"The 55 Sport Yacht represents our ability to diversify within a model to meet the needs of more owners," says Viking President and CEO Pat Healey. "It takes the proven performance of our 55 center console hull and merges it with an exciting, contemporary design that the cruising crowd will love."
Powered by four Mercury 600-hp outboards, the 55 SY runs on the same Michael Peters Yacht Design Stepped-V Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) running surface – delivering a fast, stable and efficient ride.
Boarding platforms outboard of the engines lead to a pair of glass doors that provide cockpit access. Designed for maximum relaxation and outdoor entertaining, the yacht is offered with several different aft deck layouts.
Hull No. 1 will be appointed with a wraparound lounge and table in the cockpit, paired with an L-shaped summer kitchen along the aft pilothouse bulkhead (which also includes a port-side door).
A summer kitchen with a full-width counter that extends along a solid aft bulkhead is also available with the U-shaped cockpit dinette. The third option boasts an aft dinette with table and facing bench seats, coupled with a bar and three stools, in lieu of the L-shaped summer kitchen.
With each configuration, the aft bulkhead has an integrated powered window that opens the pilothouse to the aft deck. Adding to the entertainment is an optional HD TV that drops down from the hardtop underside for aft-deck viewing.
Wide Open
The cockpit comes standard with powered fold-down balconies on each side with integrated boarding ladders. “The balconies consist of the entire aft sections of the hull sides, completely opening up the cockpit,” says Viking Design Manager David Wilson. “Each platform is 25 square feet, giving you increased deck space and easy water access.”
An asymmetrical side-deck design allows for increased interior volume. A raised starboard side deck (accessed via three steps) frees up space in the cabin while still providing access forward to tend to dock lines. The port side walkway is flush with the deck and leads to the bow, where you’ll find a three-person sunpad and a wraparound lounge with table. A low-profile bow rail enhances safety and adds style.
The Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht presents a stunning profile. Her swept-back, four-sided fiberglass pilothouse features tinted windows and a hardtop that extends aft to cover the summer kitchen or bar. A telescoping powered shade – hidden in the hardtop – delivers sun protection and comfort in the cockpit. Support arches gracefully project outboard to the coamings.
Inside Out
The pilothouse is designed to bring the outdoors inside. In addition to the bulkhead window, it features a powered sunroof and port and starboard powered doors that slide aft. They provide full-beam access from the three-person forward control station while also ushering in refreshing breezes. Like our Viking and Valhalla helms, the 55 SY’s control station is streamlined, clean and ergonomically friendly. Three multifunctional displays anchor the raised electronics pod in an impressive all-glass helm design. Visibility through the one-piece windshield is superb.
With the solid aft bulkhead option, the pilothouse’s interior is appointed with a full-width raised lounge and table. Alternatively, you have a raised bench seat offset to starboard when the L-shaped summer kitchen with bulkhead door is chosen; and the outdoor bar design boasts a continuation of its counter into the pilothouse.
Port-side companionway stairs lead to the feature-packed galley to starboard and comfortable dinette to port (with L-shaped seating that’s convertible to a berth). Standard accommodations include two private staterooms with queen beds. The forward master is appointed with an ensuite head and separate shower. A guest head, also with separate shower, is just forward of the amidship guest stateroom. For extra sleeping accommodations, an optional amidship layout with two berths – a double to starboard and a single to port – is available.
The 55 Sport holds 1,100 gallons of fuel for extensive range and is engineered for a Seakeeper for increased comfort. Our new Valhalla yacht is scheduled to make its debut in late fall.
Valhalla Boatworks is a subsidiary of the Viking Yacht Company. Announced in early 2019, the Valhalla V Series lineup now includes eight premium outboard-powered yachts from 28 to 55 feet built with the same quality, attention to detail and high-level engineering as Viking Yachts. The announcement of the 55 SY comes on the heels of the introduction of two inshore Valhalla center consoles – the V-28 Bay and V-29 Hybrid.
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