VALHALLA V-37 CENTER CONSOLE SATISFIES A NEED FOR SPEED imply put, Dr. Albert Lee has an affinity for high performance vehicles, and he owns multiple sports cars with the vanity plates to claim it. Most recently, Albert and his wife, Lisa, extended this appreciation for speed by commissioning a brand-new 1,200 hp Valhalla V-37 center console. Equipped with the latest hightech horsepower from Mercury Marine, the triple configuration of 400 hp V10s pushes the twin-stepped hull to 70 mph (60 knots). Land speed thrills began for Dr. Lee decades ago with his first Porsche: a 1987 911 with the custom license plate, 2Fass4U. He enjoyed this car for over a decade and eventually replaced it with a 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo. The next supercar in the fleet is a 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider that gives a nod to her Italian blood with the name, 2Veloce, which means swift or rapid in Italian. Their 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S can be identified by the license plate reading, 2Schnel, the German word for fast or quick. Continuing on the theme of naming these high-performance import cars, it was only fitting that the new Valhalla partake in the fun as well. Albert explains, “When I ordered my boat, I wanted the name to include fishing and speed, so we came up with Reel Fass, which includes a sailfish insignia in the middle. Sailfish are the fastest fish in the ocean.” The Lees have been boaters for over thirty years; however, the Valhalla is only their second boat! “I’m one of the unusual people who keep their boats.” He adds, “My very first boat was a 25’ Grady White. Lots of memories on that boat since I bought it new in 1992, boating and fishing with my dad and children.” They did finally part with it though, in preparation of buying the Valhalla. He was drawn to the Valhalla brand based on Viking’s reputation for both quality and innovation. With such impeccable taste for high-end luxury vehicles, it makes sense those standards would apply to his next boat. Albert says of the V-37, “I love the styling! I did not want a boat everyone else had. Valhalla is unique and the build quality is excellent.” Bluewater’s Scott MacDonald assisted the Lees through the entire journey: from ordering the boat, through the construction process and then beyond the delivery. “I loved having the opportunity to go to the factory. Scott was nice enough to come with me two times.” Albert continues, “To see how these boats are assembled is awesome. The quality controls and the detail in workmanship are impressive. It’s like my dental practice where success is in the details, and teamwork and passion in what you are doing is key to getting things done well.” 38 BLUEWATER
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