Viking Yachts

Viking Yachts has been the undisputed leader in sportfishing yacht construction since Bill and Bob Healey founded the company in 1964. Still family-owned and operated — now in its third generation — Viking builds more sportfishing yachts than any other manufacturer in the world. The company manufactures nearly every component in-house at its sprawling New Gretna, New Jersey campus, including fiberglass hulls, interior cabinetry, upholstery, and even its own resin-infusion systems. This vertical integration gives Viking a level of quality control that competitors simply cannot match.

What makes Viking the gold standard in sportfishing is the combination of ride quality, fishability, and build quality. Viking hulls are designed by the legendary Michael Peters, and they are widely regarded as the best-riding sportfish hulls in the industry. The cockpits are purpose-built for serious offshore fishing, with massive fish boxes, bait prep stations, and tournament-grade plumbing. But Viking is not just a fishing boat — the interiors are genuinely luxurious, with high-gloss teak joinery, Corian countertops, and accommodations that rival motor yachts twice the price.

For buyers in the Florida market, Viking is the boat you buy when you are serious about offshore fishing and you want a yacht that will hold its value better than almost anything else on the water. Vikings command premium prices on the resale market — a well-maintained Viking will often sell for more than competing brands of the same age and size. The dealer network, led by HMY Yacht Sales in Florida, provides excellent support and a deep inventory of both new and pre-owned boats.