Short Marine Shakedown of The Best Boat In Show – The Viking 54C
Episode 10 of Short Stories follows us on a trip to the Viking Service Centre in Florida to oversee the final QC of the Viking 54C before it headed across the Pacific Ocean.
We took the Viking 54C for a shakedown trip to the Bahamas and to say it exceeded our expectations would be a significant understatement! It’s crystal clear why it took home the inaugural “BEST BOAT OF SHOW” in its debut year at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
We saw a top end of 47 knots cruising across the Bahama blue water while we cruised comfortably and unbelievably dry at 30-34 knots at 1750rpm. The new Viking hull design is absolutely incredible and unmatched. It is a clear indication of why they are the world leaders in the Luxury Sports Fishing market.
When it comes to performance, the 54 offers an unbeatable combination of speed, acceleration and agility as they deliver unbelievably smooth, dry and efficient rides.
The 54C has just landed fresh off the ship, which we ran down to our Sydney Headquarters last week for its final QC and detail over the next couple of weeks.