Fishing motor yacht 74C

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A showcase of more than 60 years of boatbuilding experience, the Viking 74 will reign as the leading luxury sportfishing yacht between 70 and 80 feet. On the heels of the 82 Convertible’s introduction, the Viking Yacht Company is proud to announce another tournament champion destined for greatness – the second-generation Viking 74. “When you’re building a better boat every day, there’s no resting on your laurels,” says Viking President and CEO Pat Healey, who introduced the 82 on the company’s 60th anniversary of April 1st. “We just keep designing and refining to develop fresh new models for our owners.” The 74 Convertible follows the iconic Viking 72 – a 45-knot speed demon that saw an incredible 75 hulls built and sold. The goal with this new model was to design and build a 74-footer capable of similar top-end and cruising speeds. The team – which has been working together for more than 25 years – came through big time. “The 72 was the fastest boat in our 60-plus-year history, and the 74 will certainly become the next speed king of the Viking fleet,” says Viking Design Manager David Wilson. “Our goal is to gain efficiency through studying a number of performance elements, including longitudinal center of gravity, hull resistance, trim angle and modifications to the running surface.” Computational Fluid Dynamics software helps the team achieve performance goals through a series of refinements. For instance, the 74’s strakes and chines are particularly aggressive for increased spray deflection and lift, and the boat’s length-to-beam ratio was dialed in for excellent ride quality. In comparison, the Gen I Viking 74 – built from 2004 through 2008