VALHALLA ENTERS PREVIOUSLY UNCHARTED WATERS WITH NEW MODELS Skinny Water Stalkers Innovation never rests at Valhalla Boatworks. Want proof? The 2024 debut of their next two models—the V-28 Bay and the V-29 Hybrid—instantly expanded the Viking and Valhalla pedigree into a smaller, nimbler class of boats for inshore and flats use. Sean and Justin Healey, representing the third generation of the Viking Yachts family, and sons of current President and CEO Pat Healey, were involved in launching the Valhalla line of center consoles to begin with. The duo took the lead in showcasing their two newest models while on display together for the first time at the Palm Beach International Boat Show this past March. “In true Viking fashion, not only did we announce one new model, but two,” explained Justin. “We’re a customer driven company and have had a lot of requests to enter this market from owners of Viking sportfish convertibles and Valhalla center consoles. We’re very excited to bring large boat features into the smaller boats, including the capability of twin engines and dual nineteen-inch screens at the helm,” Justin said. Built to the samequalityandcustomization of the larger Valhallas, these two new offerings will easily fulfill the desires of owners demanding a fully customized bay or hybrid boat. As two distinctly different hull forms, the Michael Peters-designed hulls will perform to the same standards as the other stepped-bottom models. THE V-28 BAY The V-28 and V-29 are available with or without a hardtop. Without the hardtop, a half acrylic or half ProCurve glass windshield are offered. A full ProCurve glass or Costa Clear enclosure or half acrylic or glass windshield are all available with a hardtop. In addition, both models can be equipped with a factoryinstalled stand-on console with elevated second station, with Viking’s Palm Beach Towers providing any custom work to this optional station. Forward of the console is another 28-gallon livewell for a total of 78-gallons capable of housing every conceivable need for live baiting. The foredeck has flanking lockable rod storage for 7 to 9-foot gear. This foredeck has the largest casting deck currently on the market in this size range. 44 BLUEWATER
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