Viking is proud to announce the next evolution in a proven lineage as its announces the project for a second generation 70 Convertible. President and CEO Pat Healey broke the news at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. The 70 is a four-stateroom, five-head blue-water sportfish battlewagon, a clean-sheet design that advances Viking sportfish yacht production leadership. This second-generation 70 follows the original Viking 70 was built from 2010 to 2015, and comes from a design, engineering and production team that has built more than eighty models over the past three decades. The 70 Convertible salon will offer either a peninsula galley or an island galley. Both layouts provide an open flow between spaces with practical storage, a day-head and everyday live-ability. A four-stateroom arrangement provides comfort and privacy. The crew quarters have their own staircase and lead directly to the engine-room; ideal for extended trips and tournament schedules. The forward stateroom can be configured with either a queen berth or crossover berths. The open bridge Convertible delivers maximum visibility, control and comfort, with an intuitively laid-out helm and ample seating for running and relaxation. Power options include MAN 2200hp and or MTU 2222hp engines, paired with Viking’s Advanced Propulsion System for speed, efficiency and control.
The Viking 70 will also be available in the 70 Enclosed Bridge as shown above, and 70 Sky Bridge variants see rendering below. Hull one will be an open bridge 70 Convertible model, fitted with a Palm Beach Towers tuna tower and an Atlantic Marine Electronics package and will world premiere at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale boat show.




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