OnBoard Magazine - Issue XII - 2020 Season

with a forward livewell. Rod holders are plentiful at every level, plus side lockers that are integrated into the coaming for additional storage. The gunwale height flows from 28 inches aft to 35 inches forward. The integrated, recessed bow rail adds security when moving forward, working a bent rod or just grabbing a line at the dock. In-deck hatches open by stainless steel gas-assist struts to reveal storage while also gaining access to bilge areas and equipment including the bow thruster and Hooker Seachest system. Healey points out, "Maintaining excellent access for service was a top priority during the design process." The Reverso engine flushing system features a quick connect in the port side corner of the cockpit. Simply connect a freshwater hose at the dock and the system automatically cycles through a fifteen minute flushing procedure on each engine, one after the other until all engines have been freshwater flushed! Even if you opt for forward seating, bow access is not restricted: bench seating with optional backrest to port and starboard leave the middle open for access to the anchor locker or for working a fish. These seats feature integrated dry storage and are offered in your choice of durable Sunbrella fabric color, pattern and piping color. Valhalla also offers multiple hull color options, and those colors can be added to engine cowls and the underside of the hardtop. PUT THE CUSTOM IN CUSTOMER Outfitting your new model from Valhalla Boatworks is more than just a few checkboxes on an order form, and Viking’s semi-custom prowess has spilled over into this new premium center console brand. Engine options are vast with power offerings from Mercury and Yamaha up to 450 hp each, in configurations from twin to quad. Hall summarizes, "Every Valhalla can be a true custom build." It’s difficult to compete with over 56 years of sportfish pedigree that lives in every Valhalla Boatworks’ semi-custom center console that leaves theMullica factory. With a lengthy list of options, customizations, colors, engine options and deck layouts, some builders are scrambling to retool and improve their product offerings in hopes of going head-to-head with any model in the Valhalla lineup. Nothing looks, rides or performs quite like a Valhalla Boatworks center console, and we are betting that Viking and Valhalla will be working hard to keep it that way.