The Viking 82 Convertible
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Our new flagship is coming your way. When the Viking 82 Convertible premieres at the 2009 Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami, Florida, it will raise the bar to exhila- rating new heights of engineering excellence. With its sleek pro- file, dramatic window lines and lush, black mask, the breathtaking 82 Convertible will be the finest looking Viking ever produced. The 82 Convertible will easily rival the accommodations of a luxu- rious motor yacht but the engineroom, the flying bridge and the cockpit, will reveal the heart and soul of a tournament contender. Viking has proven beyond any doubt that a large convertible can compete on the tournament circuit successfully, especially when designed by a company with the talent and skills of our engineer- ing, design and production teams. Our groups constantly challenge the work we do with a philosophy that encourages our commit- ment to try harder, to create then recreate, to keep at a project until we are satisfied we have reached the peak and then reach for a little more. It requires a lot of effort to do things this way, but it is the Viking tradition and we are proud of it. So understandably we are most proud of the 82 Convertible for it showcases a boat building heritage spanning more than four de- cades. Throughout the yacht, feature after feature demonstrates our resolve to build a better boat everyday. Tournament fishermen will find every element of success standard equipment in the 220 square-foot cockpit. Insulated fish and bait wells, tackle stowage, under mounted bait freezers, a transom door and virtually anything you can think of will be there. The observa- tion mezzanine, shielded from spray and sun by the flying bridge overhang is inviting and a most comfortable place to wait out the next bite. The mezzanine provides engineroom access as well and depending upon the interior you select, the entrance doubles as a private route to the crew quarters. The 82 will be offered with open bridge and enclosed bridge ar- rangements. The open bridge features a center console station with three Murray Products helm seats with teak ladder backs as stan- dard equipment providing excellent sightlines for cruising and fish- ing. There is room to install three 17-inch monitors behind clear acrylic panels inside the console, with additional compartments for communication equipment. More stowage space is available beneath the helm. Forward of the helm is built-in refrigeration and a U-shaped settee and table. Air conditioning also will be available Viking's track record for building enclosed bridge convertibles is unmatched and the 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible will follow suite. The climate-controlled command station is a perfect comple- ment to the deck house and beautiful sheer with matching window lines for a seamless appearance. Often referred to as a second sa- lon, the area abaft the helm will feature a raised L-shaped sofa, a

THE OPEN BRIDGE FEATURES A CENTER HELM CONSOLE WITH THREE MURRAY PRODUCT HELM SEATS WITH TEAK LADDER BACKS AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT PROVIDING EXCELLENT SIGHTLINES teak table, a wet bar with refrigeration and an entertainment system including a flat screen television. A staircase from the salon pro- vides comfortable access from inside the yacht, while a powder- coated ladder from the cockpit allows exterior egress. Both helms will be equipped with power-assisted hydraulic steering and electronic engine controls for ease of maneuverability. Addi- tionally, an aft station is standard on the 82...

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duce the amount of wiring to save weight and simplify installation, accessibility and usage. The new wiring system will eliminate bulky track boxes in favor of concealed runs. To produce a cleaner look, wiring will appear at the point of use and clearly demonstrates one more facet of Viking's mantra to "build a better boat everyday." Countless other features about the Viking 82 will set it apart as the lead favorite in large convertibles. Our $1 million five-axis profiler, the largest of its type in the ma- rine industry, was used to produce the foam plugs to manufacture many of the molds...