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​​Galati Yacht Sales Expands Operations to the West Coast

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Galati Yachts Sales expands to West Coast by Assuming the Viking® Yachts and Valhalla Boatworks® Brands from Stan Miller Yachts. Pictured here are a Viking Yachts 80 Skybridge and Valhalla Boatworks v-41 in Cabo, Mexico

Anna Maria, Fla. – Oct. 11, 2021—Galati Yacht Sales (GYS), one of the largest privately held yacht dealerships in the world, will be assuming the Viking® Yachts and Valhalla® Brands from Stan Miller Yachts, the current authorized Viking Yachts and Valhalla dealer on the West Coast.

This acquisition expands Galati Yacht Sales’ current operations to 15 locations serving the entire Gulf of Mexico (Florida, Alabama, Texas), Mexico and Costa Rica to the Western U.S., including California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. With the acquisition, GYS brings their award-winning, customer-centric, Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks and worldwide brokerage programs to the West Coast.

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More Manufacturing Space at Viking Mullica

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Valhalla Boatworks, August 25, 2021—The rapid growth of Valhalla Boatworks has prompted the need for more manufacturing space at Viking Mullica, the dedicated manufacturing plant for the V Series center consoles (V-46, V-41, V-37 and V-33). To say that Valhalla Boatworks is thriving would be a drastic understatement, with sales exceeding 300 boats since the V-33, V-37 and V-41 were announced at the Viking VIP Preview in February 2019. With the addition of the Valhalla 46 to the fleet last summer, production of Vikings from 38 to 46 feet was moved to New Gretna and a two-phase expansion project at Viking Mullica was set into motion. [Read more…]

Sea Trials for Scania-Powered Viking 46 Billfish Show Impressive Results

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High Performance Results Speak Volumes About First 46-foot Billfish Built by Viking Powered by Twin 900 HP DI13-Liter Scania Engines

San Antonio, Texas – Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, announced sea trials are underway for the recently splashed 46-foot Viking Billfish sportfish yacht (46BF) – MACK 900. Launched on June 2, 2021 MACK 900 is powered by two recreationally rated Scania 900 HP DI13-liter in-line six-cylinder engines and commissioned by Mack Boring & Parts Co. 

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New Viking 64 to Premiere at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

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New Gretna, New Jersey, Summer 2021—On the heels of the award-winning 54 Convertible, Viking is proud to announce the all-new 64 Convertible, the second-generation of this model that will make its world premiere at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This four-stateroom, three-head fishing battlewagon is poised to become another best-in-class superstar on the tournament circuit and the new standard in luxury, accommodations and comfort.

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The History of Krazy Salts

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Every company has a story but not every story has a legacy of boats that have become just as iconic as the company itself. For the Krazy Salts team, both the products and the boat, now an 80-foot Viking, have gained their share of popularity. David Anderson Sr. and David Anderson Jr. take us back to the company’s roots and the boats that started it all.

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Meet the Champion’s Cup Players: 80′ Viking Krazy Salts

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We stopped by the harbor to check in with the Krazy Salts team to talk a little bit about their boat, their upcoming fishing schedule and life on an 80-foot Viking. The Krazy Salts team is entered into the 2021 InTheBite Champion’s Cup within the following divisions:

• East Division – Largest Blue Marlin / Largest White Marlin

• Champion’s Cup Combined Divisions Overall Largest Blue Marlin

Seakeeper 35 Install on an 82′ Viking

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The Seabrook Harbor & Marine team recently installed a Seakeeper 35 on an 82’ Viking with new teak decks. Seabrook CEO Jeff Montz provides a quick breakdown of what went into the install.

The first step of cutting open the deck to access available space. Note the fuel tank has not been moved.

Work in progress. Machinery and fuel tank has been moved, fiberglass mounts to hold the Seakeeper has been installed, priming and painting has started

Finished Seakeeper 35 install with new teak decks and custom deck hatches

The 82’ Viking with the Seakeeper deck hatch closed after the installation.

Showcase: Viking, Valhalla VIP Boat Show

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The Viking and Valhalla VIP Boat Show kicked off with pre-show sea trials on the new V-46 center console. The line-up included the 54 Convertible, the Viking 68 demo, the 46 Billfish and the 80 Sky Bridge.

 

Viking Yachts Introduces the 54 Open, Sport Tower, Sport Coupe

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Viking Yachts, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021—The 54 Open (O), 54 Sport Coupe (SC) and 54 Sport Tower (ST) are the latest express yachts to join Viking Yachts. The three new models utilize the same advanced hull design of the 54 Convertible, first premiered at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show where it won the Best of Show Award.

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