Viking Yacht Company proudly announced the 82 Convertible, the latest large sportfishing yacht from this venerable builder.  The 82 features a five-stateroom, six-head layout and is designed to fish in the most remote locations around the world, or in your home waters. It expands upon the phenomenal success of the company’s previous 80-footer.

“We’ve taken a boat that has been proclaimed by the sportfishing community as the most successful 80-foot sportfish boat ever and improved upon it,” says Viking President and CEO Pat Healey. “We’ve been able to design and build a better boat by using our experiences on multiple Viking 80 demo boats and collecting a tremendous amount of feedback from owners, captains and mates. And like every new model, the 82 is going to be bad-ass – another industry leader.”

Unmatched Performance with Cutting-Edge Engineering

With a length overall of nearly 83 feet, the 82’s performance was optimized through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, which allowed the Design and Engineering team to analyze the longitudinal center of gravity and pressure distribution, study trim angle and trim tab effectiveness, and modify strakes and chines to increase running efficiency. And the Advanced Viking Propulsion System (AVPS) utilizes struts and rudders with modified or “twisted” shapes that minimize hydrodynamic resistance, further improving performance. Combined with these state-of-the-art design technologies, twin 2635MHP MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls propel the new 82 to 42 knots at full load, with a cruise of 36 knots.

Spacious and Versatile Cockpit for Serious Fishing

At just under 230 square feet, the cockpit is huge and built with everything you need, including a transom door and lift gate, a transom fish box/live well and full-length in-deck fish boxes with split lids to port and starboard. The 82 is engineered for the installation of a Seakeeper 40, easily accessible via a single cockpit hatch on centerline with optional electric actuation.

Mezzanine storage includes a tackle cabinet, ice chipper storage box and a refrigerated step box to port. Access to the engine room is via the centerline mezzanine steps, and there are two refrigerator and freezer boxes to starboard. The flybridge overhang is designed to keep guests cool and dry, and optional air conditioning is available for added comfort.

Customizable Options for Flybridge and Sky Bridge Configurations

The 82 can be ordered in a traditional flybridge setup, with an enclosed bridge, or with a sky bridge configuration, with an open bridge atop the enclosed bridge. The 82’s center console features an integrated full-length forward lounge with standard backrest air conditioning and a freezer underneath the seat. Dual freezers forward allow you to store different baits separately.

The interior of this amazing yacht features a horizontal-grain natural walnut throughout, available in satin or gloss finishes, and interior doors with horizontal and vertical grains and ebony inlays. The full beam midship master stateroom is accessed via a private staircase off the companionway. The suite boasts a king-size walk-around bed, end tables and an HDTV.  The expansive head includes twin sinks with seven drawers of storage below, a large walk-in shower and an optional mirrored ceiling.  All staterooms include their own ensuite head with separate shower. The VIP stateroom forward and the guest cabin aft are both appointed with walk-around queen beds. A guest and crew stateroom are on the port side, each with upper and lower berths. The crew stateroom is immediately adjacent to the rod and tackle locker.

Engine Room Design and Advanced Systems Integration

Painted in a gleaming Snow White Awlgrip, the engine room provides excellent visibility and ease of maintenance. There’s plenty of space to access all sides of the 16-cylinder powerplants and numerous components and controls. Standard 32 kW generators are aft of the engines for center of gravity purposes and the Murray Ventilation System utilizes six fans that push and pull a maximum amount of air through the engine room.

Other technological advances include a Centralized Seawater System to reduce complexity and increases reliability and component longevity, and the game-changing CLEARLINE System, which uses chlorinated water to prevent marine growth in seawater plumbing lines. The 82 also features digital switching from Octoplex as well as the Optimus Electronic Power Steering system.

Specifications and Power Options for the Viking 82

Length: 82 ft. 11 in.

Beam: 21 ft. 5 in

Draft: 5 ft. 9 in.

Displacement (standard fuel load): 154,647 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 2,671 gal

Water Capacity: 425 gal

Base Power: CAT C32A 1925: 1925MHP

Optional: MTU 16V2000 M96L: 2635MHP 

Cockpit Area: 229 sq. ft.