Need for Speed: Viking 74
by Viking Yachts 26 Feb 18:03 UTC
Viking 74 © Viking Yachts
Want to be a top gun on the tournament circuit? Look no further than the new Viking 74. Powered with twin 2635MHP MTUs (below), this fish-raising battlewagon will get you to the fishing grounds first with a top speed of 45 knots and a cruise of 36-38 knots. Construction materials and methods that reduce weight, a hull design refined for efficiency and the Advanced Viking Propulsion System combine to provide industry-leading performance.
The powerplants are installed in an immaculate engineroom, painted in Snow White for increased visibility for inspection and maintenance. It's equipped with chilled water air conditioning, ventilation and fire suppression systems, a pair of 29 kW generators with voltage and electronic frequency control and is engineered for the installation of omnidirectional sonar. Optional equipment such as water makers and water purifiers and ice machines are expertly installed in the engineroom as well.
Measuring 216 square feet, the cockpit of the 74 is nearly 10 inches longer than its predecessor, the Viking 72. The business end includes two full-length insulated in-deck fish boxes with split lids to port and starboard. A single lazarette hatch provides excellent access to the available Seakeeper 26 or 40. The cockpit sole is reinforced with an aluminum plate for the fighting chair installation.
There's an abundance of storage in the mezzanine, including freezer and refrigerated boxes for bait, food and ice. Guests can relax in the shade provided by the flybridge overhang. Mezzanine air conditioning is also available.
The 74's flybridge is designed with a 7-inch-high platform at the helm, which provides excellent cockpit visibility for the captain. The walkaround center console's recessed black acrylic dash holds flush-mounted multifunction displays.
The helm is clean, streamlined and operator-friendly with dual radio boxes with split lids housing instrumentation and controls, a helm pod, single lever electronic controls and a stainless-steel steering wheel. Air conditioning can be added to the helm, as well, which accommodates three Release Marine helm chairs with teak ladder backs. Seating modules to port and starboard each hold back-to-back lounges with storage underneath.
For more information, about the Viking 74, please contact your authorized Viking dealer. Stayed tuned for more photos - including interior accommodations - in a future Viking View.