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2003 Viking 45 Convertible 'Big Sky' - Extensively Upgraded Sportfish
About Viking
Viking Yachts is the world's largest and most prolific builder of sportfishing yachts, with over 5,500 boats delivered since the company was founded in 1964. Brothers Bill and Bob Healey purchased a small, struggling manufacturer of 37-foot wooden sportfishing boats in New Gretna, New Jersey, and under Bill Healey's mantra to "build a better boat every day," transformed it into the dominant force in the global sportfishing yacht industry.
What makes Viking exceptional — and nearly unique in modern boat building — is the degree to which it controls its own manufacturing. Viking builds approximately 90% of its components in-house, from hull lamination and cabinetry to metal fabrication, upholstery, and electronics installation. This vertical integration extends to the company's own aluminium tower and hardware facility, its own paint and finish department, and its own engine installation and commissioning centre. The result is a consistency of quality that few competitors can match.
The Healey family continues to own and operate Viking, making it one of the few major yacht builders that has never been sold to a private equity group, public market, or foreign conglomerate. This family continuity is felt throughout the organisation, from the long-tenured workforce in New Gretna to the personal involvement of the Healey family in design decisions and customer relationships.
Every Viking yacht is built at the company's sprawling campus in New Gretna, situated among the pine forests of southern New Jersey. The facility has expanded continuously over six decades and now encompasses hundreds of thousands of square feet of manufacturing space. The current model range spans from the Viking 38 open to the Viking 90 enclosed bridge convertible — all purpose-built for offshore sportfishing.
Viking's design philosophy is unmistakable: aggressive hull lines, powerful engine packages, and layouts optimised for tournament-level fishing performance. The convertible models — with enclosed flybridges, spacious cockpits, and engineered transom fish boxes — are the brand's signature. The open-bridge models offer lighter weight and a more sporting character. Every Viking is designed to run hard, fish hard, and look after its crew in the roughest offshore conditions.
The typical Viking buyer is a serious offshore angler who demands the highest standard of fishability, ride quality, and reliability. Viking competes with Bertram, Hatteras, Jarrett Bay, and Spencer in the premium sportfishing segment. While Bertram trades on deep-V heritage and Hatteras on Carolina tradition, Viking leads the category in production volume, vertical integration, and the sheer breadth of its model range.
Frequently Asked Questions About Viking
Where are Viking yachts built?
Every Viking yacht is built at the company's campus in New Gretna, New Jersey, where the company has been based since its founding in 1964. Viking is vertically integrated, building approximately 90% of its components in-house. The Healey family continues to own and operate the company after more than sixty years.
What types of yachts does Viking build?
Viking builds sportfishing yachts ranging from 38 to 90 feet. The range includes convertible models (enclosed flybridge), open-bridge models (open flybridge), and enclosed bridge motor yachts. All Viking yachts are purpose-built for offshore sportfishing, with tournament-grade cockpits, fish boxes, and fishing systems.
How does Viking compare to Bertram?
Both are legendary American sportfishing yacht builders. Viking is the larger company, producing more models across a wider size range and building nearly everything in-house at its New Gretna, New Jersey facility. Bertram is smaller and more focused, with a reputation built on its deep-V hull heritage and the iconic Bertram 31. Viking leads on volume and vertical integration; Bertram trades on heritage and ride quality.
Do Viking yachts hold their value?
Viking yachts hold their value exceptionally well. The brand's reputation, family-owned continuity, vertical integration, and consistent build quality create strong demand on the secondary market. Well-maintained Viking sportfishing yachts routinely command premium prices compared to competitors of similar age and size.