OnBoard Magazine - Issue XIII - 2021 Season

J ust 18 months after Viking Yacht Company President and CEO Pat Healey first announced Valhalla Boatworks to the world, they had already built and delivered 70 boats, with another 75 units on order. To have sold nearly 150 units, from just three available models, in under two years is an incredible feat. But there are zero plans to slow down. On July 27th, 2020, Healey announced the next chapter of the Valhalla fleet with the V-46. As the new flagship of the Valhalla line, the 46 has taken the high performance, fish-forward design of the V-41 and added in more accommodations, living space, and creature comforts more commonly seen in larger express and sportfish boats. These big gains build on what has made the Valhalla brand such a resounding success: the Michael Peters Yacht Design double-stepped and ventilated tunnel hull. The idea for the V-46 came from listening to customers who wanted the convenience and power of a center console, but also needed room to entertain, and a larger climate-controlled cabin to escape the elements when needed. The hull length grew by six feet over the V-41 and the beam increased 21 inches. "That additional six feet allowed us to achieve the accommodations the customer is looking for with the added amenities of a full head with shower, air conditioning, bunk space, and a nice sized galley,” explains David Wilson, Design Manager for Valhalla Boatworks. The added length also provided second row seating at the helm without sacrificing the fishability. The aft facing mezzanine bench that is so popular on other Valhalla models is also a feature on the V-46. Bluewater Yacht Sales Partner Earle Hall says, “This boat is a testament to Viking and Valhalla’s superb engineering. Nothing happens at Viking Yacht Company without a plan. This product demonstrates it, and the customer receives a better boat because of it.” THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE VALHALLA FLEET IS AN IMMEDIATE SUCCESS 20 BLUEWATER