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VIKING yachting liferafts are for sailors who take safety at sea seriously. Discover our range of Yacht Viking Ltd Builders RescYou� liferafts at our VIKING Yachting site. Viking is one of the most recognised nameplates in American yacht building and for good Viking Yacht Builders Ltd reason. For 50 years, the company has built loyal following of buyers of its cruising and sports fishing yachts through its dedication Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Builders Ltd Viking Yacht to the high standards and quality construction based on New Jersey boat-building traditions. History. Based in New Gretna, N.J., the company celebrates Yacht Ltd Builders Viking its 50th anniversary in It began production on April 1, , after brothers Bob and Bill Healey bought a small, struggling New Jersey boat company, Peterson-Viking Builders. At that time the names Bertram and Hatteras. �����������:� ���.� ����:�Building a better boat every Viking Yacht Builders Ltd day has been Viking�s mantra since It�s why we lead the industry in performance, innovation, engineering & luxury.
Viking builds it's first all-fiberglass model, the Viking 33' Convertible. Viking 40' Convertible makes its debut. Every Viking built since has shared this basic hull design, with evolutionary refinements being made to accommodate steadily increasing available horsepower and speed. Patrick J Healey was hired and it was the Viking Yacht Builders Ltd first time having two generations of Healey's at Viking. Viking further refined its reputation for engineering excellence and sophisticated design.
Viking Ltd Viking Yacht Builders moved into the large motor yacht market with the purchase of Gulfstar Yachts, an innovative West Florida-based builder whose designs at the time Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd were considered among the most modern in the industry.
Not too long ago, though, the picture at Viking was anything but rosy. When Viking Yacht BuildersViking Yacht Builders Ltd Ltd the double-whammy of a nationwide recession hit in , followed by the introduction of a federal luxury tax in , the company went Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Ltd Builders Yacht from 1, employees in two plants to just 80 employees in one plant.
In general, the marine industry went into a tailspin that resulted in massive plant shutdowns and a significant rippling effect of related closures as ancillary businesses, such engine manufacturers, equipment producers and Viking Ltd Yacht Builders other vendors saw their markets dry up. The Healeys borrowed working capital and invested their own money to keep the company afloat. Bob Healey also was instrumental in organizing a national, grass-roots campaign to fight the tax based on a loss of jobs issue.
In taking the industry lead, Bob organized busloads of out-of-work boat builders that converged on Capitol Hill. Other demonstrations took place on a Viking Yacht Builders Ltd regular basis around the country to plead for support in repealing the tax. In Rhode Island, a boat was set on fire aboard a barge in Narragansett Bay as a symbol of protest. It took better than two years, but by the luxury tax was history and Viking was poised to flex its muscles as boat buyers returned to the market.
It is interesting to note that Viking's decision to remain open, despite dismal sales attributable to the luxury tax allowed the company to tool up for new Builders Ltd Viking Yacht models. Thus, when the tax was lifted, Viking roared to the front line leapfrogging over its competition firmly establishing Viking as the dominant builder in its class. The introduction of a federal luxury tax caused the company to go from employees in two plants Viking Yacht Builders Ltd to just 80 employees in one plant.
In general, the marine industry went into a tail-spin that resulted in massive plant shutdowns and Viking Builders Yacht Ltd a significant rippling effect of related closures as ancillary businesses, such as engine manufacturers, equipment producers and other vendors saw their markets Viking Yacht Builders Ltd dry up. Bob Healey also was instrumental in organizing a national, grassroots campaign to fight the tax based on a loss of Viking Yacht Builders Ltd jobs issue.
It is interesting to note that Viking's decision to remain open, despite dismal sales attributable to the luxury tax allowed the company to tool up new models. Thus, when the tax was lifted, Viking roared to the front line leapfrogging over its Viking Yacht Builders Ltd competition, firmly establishing Viking as the builder in its class. Bill and Bob, who have been very successful in building tournament sportfishing boats, feel a strong sense of obligation to the sea. They founded the Recreational Fishing Alliance RFA , a non-profit organization formed in Viking Yacht Builders Ltd to promote sustainable fisheries and a healthy marine environment.
Viking Sport Cruisers is formed, a company that has been highly successful distributing British-built, Viking Yacht Builders Ltd high end cruising yachts from 30 to 88 meters, built to Viking's specifications, through its dealer network in North American. Designed Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd and built to be the ultimate mid range luxury performance sportfisherman, the 55 has met with critical acclaim in the boating press Yacht Ltd Builders Viking and has sold to date of this model.
With 20 yachts sold before the first hull was delivered, the Viking 65 Convertible is Viking Yacht Builders Ltd a legend in the making, delivering phenomenal speed, range and comfort. Robert T. Healey and William J. They went on to be Viking Yacht Builders Ltd runner ups in the national competition.
Introduction of the 61' convertible at the fall boat shows. The Viking 61 demo boats a Viking Builders Yacht Ltd lb blue marlin in the White Marlin Open. So far, 77 of this model sold. In dealing with an owner base that is Viking Yacht Builders Ltd constantly seeking new and larger models, Viking produced the Custom , built in Viareggio, Italy, to Viking's specifications by Versilcraft.
The new yacht made its premiere at the 42nd Annual Ft. In February , Viking opened a new service facility in Riviera Beach, Florida, near Palm Beach, to accommodate Viking owners who bring their boats south for the winter. The new facility features slips for in-water work, Viking Yacht Builders Ltd as well as land storage to handle larger projects and outfitting.
A foot by foot shed with 50 feet of clearance will accommodate Viking Yacht Builders Ltd boats with tuna towers for indoor work. It was at this marina where the Healey brothers started their maritime careers.
The brothers Viking Yacht Builders Ltd sold the property in when they devoted all of their energies to boat manufacturing. Atlantic Marine Electronics is based at the Viking Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Ltd Viking Builders Yacht Yachting Center with a satellite office in Riviera Beach and is responsible for the sophisticated electronic navigation packages, which are installed aboard Viking Yachts and Viking Sport Cruisers.
Based at the Riviera Beach, Florida, facility with additional service bays at the Yachting Center , Palm Beach Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Towers designs and builds tuna towers and fabricates other aluminum and fiberglass components for Vikings and other yacht brands. Whether it is Viking Yacht Builders Ltd a new, ultra violet curing machine that helps achieve that gleaming finish on our interior joinery, or advance computer - controlled point- Ltd Viking Builders Yacht Viking Ltd Builders Yacht Viking Yacht Builders Ltd to-point machining centers that cut wood parts with surgical precision, Viking is committed to building the best boats with state-of-the-art equipment in a safe and attractive working environment.
At the Miami International Boat Show, Bill and Bob Healey received the prestigious Chapman Award on behalf Viking Yacht Builders Ltd of Motor Boating magazine and the National Marine Manufacturers Association in recognition of their contributions to the boating community for the benefit Viking Yacht Builders Ltd of the industry and public.
Lauderdale International Boat Show in October Viking opened a new service facility in Riviera Beach, Florida, near Palm Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Builders Yacht Viking Ltd Beach, to accommodate Viking owners who bring their boats south for the winter. Also introduced are the 45' Open and the 56' Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Convertible. Capable of cutting parts 60' by 20' by 10' this machine is the largest of its type in the marine industry. Viking introduces the 74 Convertible, the largest in the company's 40 year history. The Press of Atlantic City gives Viking the Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Bailey Award "In recognition of selfless and generous efforts to improve the quality of life in our region.
At the Miami International Boat Show, Viking receives the inaugural President's Cup from the World Billfish Series in recognition of the numerous tournaments held worldwide where Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking owners take top standings.
Lauderdale Boat Show. Viking announces the upcoming launches of the 52 Open and 64 Convertible. Viking Custom Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd enters a new venture with Italian builder Sanlorenzo.
The Riviera Beach Maritime School is founded. Expansion plans at the New Gretna facility are announced and include a waste treatment plant and a wind turbine. Mid year, the 52 Open is launched. In Ft. Growth spurts enjoyed by Palm Beach Towers and Atlantic Marine Electronics creates the need for them to move to the new facility to better serve their clients.
The 54 Convertible is showcased at the Miami Boat Show. A wind turbine test tower is installed in New Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Gretna to collect and measure data. Viking shifts its presence to Collins Avenue and makes its initial appearance at the Miami Yacht and Yacht Viking Ltd Builders Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Brokerage Show. A magnificent display includes the first Viking 60 Enclosed Bridge Convertible, along with a brand new series of West Coast sportfishing models called Bad Company editions.
Designed with innovative flying bridge arrangements, tuna towers, outriggers and fore and aft bait stations, Viking Viking Yacht Builders Ltd raised the bar by producing a turnkey ready tournament machine built strictly to West Coast standards for Southern California, Baja and Mexican waters. The Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking 50 Convertible also appears.
At the plant, other milestones in manufacturing are reached with advancements in our resin infusion process in the creation of tankage, propeller boxes, engineroom vents and dozens of other components. In March, the hull mold of the 82 Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Convertible was lifted from its plug in preparation for the building of our new flagship.
Meanwhile, throughout the summer and into the fall Viking Yacht Builders Ltd the 82 Convertible takes shape. Upon meeting engineering's construction and sea trial parameters in early fall, Sailing Yacht Builders Netherlands Ltd the new boat heads to Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Florida after Thanksgiving in preparation of the Viking VIP Preview.
Less than two weeks later, the new 46 Open joins the fleet Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. Plans to introduce a Viking 70 Convertible are announced. At the Ft. But it is the new 42 Open that attracts an enthusiastic crowd, which keeps the new model busy for two days of constant sea trials and Viking Yacht Builders Ltd customer inspections. A few weeks later in Miami at the Yacht and Brokerage Show, both new models are major attractions in our Viking Yacht Builders Ltd 14 boat display on Collins Avenue.
During the summer months in keeping with Viking's commitment to upgrade and improve its , square Builders Yacht Ltd Viking foot facility, a major renovation takes place in the form of solar power utilizing the roof of Building 5A. Covering approximately 17, square-feet Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd and weighing some 50, lbs, solar panels each one capable of generating KWH per year are installed on the building's roof.
This is enough power to supply the needs of Building 5 and 5A for a year! Viking consumes 4. By installing these Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd solar panels, Viking is able to reduce its CO2 emissions by 3, tons. It would take 14, trees to achieve the same Viking Builders Ltd Yacht Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd reduction. In October at the Ft.
In another effort in our continuing crusade to reduce our electrical dependency on fossil fuels, Viking begins building a tri-generation plant to produce our own electricity utilizing six turbines. By reducing our electrical costs, we estimate that this major Viking Yacht Builders Ltd project, which will be operational by early fall will be paid off in three to four years.
The news about the 55 Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Convertible set to launch in May is met with praise, excitement and great anticipation. In time for summer, the new 55 Convertible is launched and the development of a 72 Motor Yacht and a 92 Convertible is announced at the June dealer meeting.
At the Viking Yacht Builders Ltd October Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the Viking 55 earns rave reviews from a number of marine journalists for its style and performance and in so doing is a hint about what is to follow. In December, Viking turns the switch and its tri-generation plant Viking Yacht Builders Ltd comes online.
The new power source is expected to reduce the factory's overall heating, cooling and electrical utility expenses by 25 percent, Viking Yacht Builders Ltd which will cut the present electricity bills by 40 percent or more. The six micro-turbines, each developing 65 kilowatts for a total Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd of kilowatts can generate up to 50 percent of our current usage, which helps to insulate us from the volatile electricity market, Viking Yacht Builders Ltd a huge plus in managing our overhead.
Fueled with natural gas, the micro-turbines also help us reduce greenhouse emissions. One hundred sea trials Viking Builders Yacht Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd take place over the two-day show and people take in the event.
During the show updates on the new Viking 92 Convertible Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Viking Yacht Builders Ltd and the Viking 75 Motor Yacht awes the dealer network with our progress and more than 5, people visit the 18 boat Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd display. Sales begin piling up across our current product line from 42 to 82 feet and in a two-and-a-half month period 32 new Vikings are ordered and sold.
Viking celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1 during a momentous year in which its biggest-ever convertible yacht, the 92 C, is introduced. The boat receives high acclaim as the largest resin-infused sportfishing convertible yacht in the world. In celebration of 50 years of building a better boat every day, Viking holds its first-ever Key West Challenge fishing tournament, with 40 Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd yachts and almost people participating.
The year also marks Viking's official return to its former glory days as a motor yacht with the debut of the 75 MY. The new 52 Convertible gets off to a great start and is followed by the 52 Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Viking Yacht Builders Ltd Sport Coupe and 52 Sport Tower. A major extension of Building 2N joins the Mill and Viglass under one roof for a Viking Yacht Builders Ltd climate-controlled building environment.
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