Like all Vikings, the 80 Convertible hones its blue-water DNA from its stablemates. The sleek styling showcases an impeccable sheer line with nine feet of freeboard forward tapering to slightly more than three feet at the stern, a lively reflection of the aggressive profiles of its recent brethren including the 92 and 62 Convertibles. The hull’s sharper entry merges with a higher forward chine designed to divert spray downward when ripping through head seas. Convex hull sections add curvature and form to the refined running surface, while a quad of molded running strakes accentuate lateral tracking and maneuverability. Tumblehome at the corners of the curved transom adds definition and beauty. Deadrise at the transom is 12.5 degrees and the beam is carried well aft providing exceptional volume, buoyancy, and balance a deft combination, which comfortably accommodates additional fuel, and the weight of a gyro stabilizer.
Subtle style cues including molded feature lines on the flying bridge and the deckhouse are further accented by the raked, metallic black windshield mask and the tinted teardrop salon windows. Sculpted hull vents and tinted portlights add sophisticated attention to detail and utility.
To enhance performance and achieve better engine and propulsion efficiencies, the design, engineering, and production teams shaved unnecessary poundage, while increasing strength and seakeeping capabilities. The resin-infused hull is a sophisticated composite structure of Baltek end-grain balsa and Airex foam cores with Aramid and E-glass fiberglass laminates. Stringers are fiberglass encapsulated foam and bulkheads are fabricated with vacuumed bagged composites.
Mechanically, the 80 Convertible shares a commonality of technical features proven time and time again for reliability and practicality at the thousand-fathom line and beyond. Chilled water air conditioning provides cooling and heat throughout the yacht with individual thermostats in the staterooms and the salon for efficient climate control. A Delta-T engine room ventilation system with thermostatically controlled supply and discharge fans provide proper fresh air circulation and water intrusion suppression. Pneumatically controlled engine room ventilation dampers are integrated into the yacht’s fire suppression system. Viking’s proprietary VIPER (Viking Independent Programmable Electro-hydraulic Rudder) steering eliminates the tie-bar for independent rudder operation and optimizes response and reduces drag at low, mid and high speeds for extraordinary maneuverability in all sea conditions.
A lengthy list of standard equipment includes a hydraulic bow thruster, a centralize seawater system, dual freshwater pumps, Veem S-class propellers, two 29 kW Onan generators, two Glendinning Cablemasters, Charles PM 100 shore power cord combiner and isolation transformer, and an Octoplex touch screen electrical distribution panel with monitors in the salon and on the flying bridge with manual back-up.
Powered with tier 3 MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L engines each developing 2,635 mhp with Blue Vision controls and display monitors, our testing calculations indicate a top speed in excess of 40 knots with an effortless high 30 knot cruise, depending upon load, sea conditions and ambient environmental factors. These engines are the same as used aboard the 92 Convertible. It is interesting to note that MTU looked to Viking to be the first manufacturer to use this new propulsion system and Viking’s success with its 92 series verified the engines comprise a winning combination for speed, efficiency, range, acceleration and quietness, which will replicate aboard the new 80 Convertible.
- Ablative/Copolymer anti-fouling bottom paint
- Awlgrip engine room, lazarette, forward bilge, and anchor locker
- Blister resistant modified vinylester resin in hull skin
- Custom blended polyester resin used
- DuPont high gloss polyurethane boot stripe
- Fiberglass holding tank with dockside and overboard pump-out
- Fiberglass thru-hulls
- High-performance isophthalic gel coat npg superior gloss
- Isophthalic gel coat top-coated with a durable high gloss polyurethane coating - hull interior
- Hull infused using Baltek end-grain balsa
- Infused composite bulkheads
- Infused fiberglass fuel and holding tanks
- Laminated end-grain balsa core in hull sides and topsides
- Molded fiberglass salon floor/engine room ceiling with foam core
- Fiberglass encapsulated foam stringers
- Transducer location molded into hull bottom
- 12V stereo with CD Player
- A/C with reverse cycle heat, temperature control, and dehumidification mode
- Cabinetry and furniture manufactured of hardwood and veneers with furniture finish
- Carpeting
- Central vacuum unit with hose fittings
- Fixed pedestal mounted, walnut finish cocktail table
- Port and starboard companion seats
- Custom polished stainless steel staircase from salon to enclosed flybridge
- Defoggers
- Fixed side and aft windows
- Forward control station with necessary control switches
- Hatch above helm chair
- Hatch in overhang with powder-coated ladder and access to hardtop
- Large under helm area for easy access and added storage
- Overhang tri-color lighting (red, white, blue)
- L shaped lounge on raised floor with storage
- Molded fiberglass seat on aft deck with removable cushions
- Overhead recessed LED lighting with dimmer switches
- Pod style aft docking station with Palm Beach style single lever controls
- Powder-coated aluminum aft railing and flybridge ladder
- LED floodlights
- Raised, wrap-around helm console
- (2) Refrigerators
- Lockable, sliding door to aft deck
- Stainless steel steering wheel
- Black, ultra-leather Stidd helm chair
- Touch screen control monitor with audible and visible alarms
- 32\" flat screen HD TV on lift mechanism
- Upholstered overhead wiper box with switches
- Upholstered valances
- Windshield and side windows curved safety glass
- Electric windshield wipers
- Carpet runners
- Furuno bottom machine and radar
- Garmin GPS- Furuno Navnet 3D
- (3) Screens
- Fusion stereo
- FLIR night visions
- Bow thruster control
- (2) Icom VHF radio M604
- Garmin autopilot
- Furuno bottom machine and radar
- Garmin GPS- Furuno Navnet 3D
- (3) Screens
- Fusion stereo
- FLIR night visions
- Bow thruster control
- (2) Icom VHF radio M604
- Garmin autopilot
- Climate control A/C with individual temperature controls for staterooms and salon
- Bilge pumps with cleanout pumps linked into monitoring system
- Centralized seawater system
- Delta T engine room ventilation system
- Delta T pneumatically controlled engine room ventilation dampers
- Dual-stage variable speed 110V AC freshwater system
- Engine room entrance gauge package and remote mounted start/stop switches
- Fire suppression system - automatic and manual
- Freshwater filter - paper
- Freshwater supply in engine room
- Fuel and oil lines, flexible and steel reinforced
- Fuel priming pumps for main engines
- Fuel transfer management system
- Head discharge holding tank
- Hour meters on main engines and generator
- Hydraulic bilge pump with manifold to forward, engine room, and cockpit bilges
- Internal sea strainers for generator
- Engine and generator mufflers
- Oil change system
- PEX plumbing
- Nibral alloy propellers
- Racor fuel/water separator filters for engines and generator
- Stainless steel rudders
- Bronze seacocks
- (2) Aquamet high strength stainless steel shafts
- Nibral thru-water struts
- Tides Marine water-lubricated dripless shaft seals with crossover water supply
- Trim tabs
- VIPER (Viking Independent Programmable Electro-hydraulic Rudder) steering system
- Dual element water heater
- Anchor/Navigation lights
- Batteries and chargers
- Battery distribution panel
- Battery parallel system
- Bonded electrical system
- Color-coded wiring system
- Engine room lights
- (2) Onan 29 KW diesel generators- 1300/1350 hours (3/22/2022)
- Glendinning cable master
- Instrument panel lights
- Overhead LED lighting
- Magnetic switches for bilge lights
- Master electrical control
- Receptacles 120V duplex with GFCI throughout
- Voltage stabilizer isolation transformers
- A/C with reverse cycle heat
- Blinds for desired natural lighting
- Cabinetry with drawers and bottle storage
- Walnut high gloss finish hi-lo cocktail table
- Custom Amtico flooring at salon entrance and wall to wall carpet
- Home theatre, upgraded 60\" HD Samsung TV in custom cabinet below bridge stairs
- 40\" TV over Dinette, upgrade
- Indirect decorative rope lighting
- Teak lambrequins and valances
- Overhead LED lighting in headliner with dimmer switches
- L shaped lounge with rod storage
- Sliding electric salon door
- Strips in headliner
- Upholstery and window treatments
- Fluted, custom finished wood valances
- Windows and electric blinds
- Custom granite countertop
- Dinette couch with removable cushions
- High gloss walnut dinette table
- (4) burner Miele cooktop
- High-velocity exhaust fan
- Baby Ostrich Gelato headliner
- Large wrap-around galley with refrigeration
- LED lighting backsplash
- Microwave/Convection oven
- Pantries forward of galley, maple lined
- Sub-Zero fridge/freezer- (4) fridge, (2) freezer
- Stainless steel under-mounted sink with satin nickel finish
- Storage cabinets in upper and lower galley
- Custom trash can cabinet
- GHOST system- all wireless, phone activated
- Custom Amtico flooring throughout
- Wine cooler, fwd cabinet
- Storage drawer under dinette
- (3) Custom bar stools
- Full beam
- A/C with temperature control
- Kingsized walkaround bed
- Quilted, designer bedspread
- Port and starboard closets
- Decorative indirect rope lighting
- Drawer storage
- Port and starboard end tables with storage
- Carpet flooring
- Upholstered headboard
- Side credenzas with storage
- Reading lights
- Built-in seating
- Stereo with speaker in headliner
- Phone outlet
- Custom 60\" HD flat-screen TV
- Vanity/desk with stool
- Custom electric blinds
- (2) Full length hanging closets
- Custom stool with makeup mirror
- Temperature controlled A/C
- Island queen-sized bed
- Quilted, designer bedspread
- Decorative indirect rope lighting
- Carpet flooring
- Finished wood hanging locker, maple lined and spacious
- Screen shade system in VIP
- Access to private heads
- Overhead LED lighting in headliner and dimmer switches
- Reading lights with separate switches
- Stereo with speaker in headliner
- Finished wood port and starboard storage cabinets
- (2) storage drawers under bed
- Custom 40\" Flat screen TVs....upgrade
- Custom Bomar deck hatch in VIP head
- A/C with temp control
- Custom double bunk staterooms with additional locker/drawers
- Quilted designer bedspread
- Decorative indirect rope lighting
- Carpet flooring
- Maple lined hanging locker
- Head access to private heads
- Overhead LED lights
- Stereo with speaker in headliner
- (11) Storage drawers
- Custom 32\" Flat screen TVs
- (2) Full-length closets with storage under lower bunk
- A/C with register in soffit
- Granite countertop
- Exhaust fan with vent
- Sealand Rush Flush head system
- Linen storage
- Lower vanity with face
- Overhead LED lighting in soffit and ceiling
- Mirrored medicine cabinet
- Mirror around upper vanity insert
- One-piece custom frameless shower door in all heads
- 120V - GFCI receptacle
- Shower light
- Sink with satin nickel fixtures
- Fiberglass stall shower with satin nickel fixtures
- Storage cabinet with shelves and mirrored door in master
- Satin nickel towel bars
- Custom Amtico flooring in 3 heads
- Mirrored ceilings
- Aft salon starboard side just inside salon cockpit entrance
- A/C with register in soffit
- Custom granite countertop
- Exhaust fan with vent in soffit
- Custom Amtico flooring
- Sealand Rush Flush head system
- Lower vanity with face
- Overhead LED lighting in soffit and ceiling
- Access to pantry forward of galley and dinette
- Awlgrip bilge areas with access hatches
- Central vacuum unit connection with accessories
- Carpeted steps from galley through companionway
- Horizontal teak strips in companionway with custom decorative panels
- Overhead LED lighting
- Linen closet
- Staircase with banister along starboard companionway side
- Custom wall panels
- Custom recess walnut handrail at staircase
- Carpet runners, stairs/hallway
- All hardware satin nickel
- Designer bedspreads and fabrics
- Designer shams
- Fabrica carpet
- Majilite headliner
- Hunter Douglas blinds
- High gloss walnut interior finish
- Passage doors
- Prestige level design schemes
- Throw pillows throughout
- Ultraleather seating in salon/dinette and master stateroom
- Upgraded window panel fabric and trim
- Teak lambrequins and valances
- Leather insert in all door handles
- Anchor and anchor locker
- Anchor rode with 50\' of chain and 600\' of rope
- Bonding system
- Bow pulpit with windlass
- Full-length bow rail
- Fire extinguishers
- Freshwater washdown
- Holding tank monitor
- Mooring lines
- Shore cord with smart Y adapter
- Side-mounted grabrails
- Stainless steel bow, spring, and stern cleats
- Fuel, water, and waste deck plates port and stbd
- Propspeed on running gear
- Dinghy
- Fishing equipment
- Tools
- Personal items and photos
- Kitchen items
In lieu of a 5th stateroom, a custom laundry room was built-in.
- Folding table on top of washer/dryer
- 13 Custom cabinets and hanging closets
- Large mirror
- Amtico flooring