Other features about the 60 Convertible set it apart not only from our competitors, but also other Vikings in our product line. The 60’s deck, house, ying bridge and com-mand console were produced with our $1 million ve-axis pro ler, the largest of its type in the marine industry. The computer operated pro ler allows us to produce foam plugs with unerring accuracy that becomes the foundation for our awless molds we use to manufacture our boats. The pro ler excels at cutting with surgical accuracy the numerous intricacies of the design that in the past were done by hand. We are so satis ed with the performance of the ve-axis machine, that we recently purchased a second, slightly smaller machine to increase the output of complex parts.Science and engineering aside, a few minutes at the helm will put a smile on your face. The boat center console style helm with its three boat pedestal seats, anking lounges with stowage below and a third lounge ahead of the console will handle a crowd with ease. There is a chill box and available refrigeration including a 5.1 cubic-foot freezer, the largest in its class. Electronics are protected under clear acrylic panels and the yacht’s various systems come under the watchful eye of a Moritz monitor with audible and visual alarms. The power hydraulic steering responds quickly giving the 45 ton yacht the re exes of a cheetah. Backing down hard, the Veem propellers from Australia run-ning through a 2:25:1 reduction grip the water tightly. It feels like a tractor on steroids while the crowned transom pushes the water away effortlessly. As you would expect from Viking, the stand-up engineroom is nothing less than aston-ishing. Pure white Awlgrip illuminates every nook and cranny. The air intake boxes, like our fuel, water and waste tanks are molded with our resin infusion process. The 48
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