The Viking Yacht Company proudly announces four new models at 50 feet. The 50 Convertible leads the charge, with three more Vikings to come – the Open (O), the Sport Coupe/Sport Tower (SC/ST) and the Billfish (BF).

“No one else in the industry can match our quality and versatility,” says Viking President and CEO Pat Healey. “We have the best team of designers, engineers and boatbuilders in the industry. This series of the 50 is going to be an incredible achievement, and one we know our owners will be very pleased with.”

The 50 follows the 48 series, which saw a combined 80 boats delivered, including 55 convertibles and 25 of the Open and SC/ST. This will be the fourth – and the largest – Billfish model. The New Jersey builder has delivered a combined 85 boats across three BF models since launching the series in 2017 with the 37 Billfish. The 38 and 46 followed in 2019, creating a unique market segment for owners looking for sporty, easily maintained yachts ideal for fish-focused owner/operators.

The Sport Coupe and Sport Tower are designed for cruising and fishing, emphasizing the cockpit and a command deck with a three-sided glass enclosure, including an optional aft bulkhead. The Sport Tower incorporates a Palm Beach Towers (PBT) tuna tower into the Sport Coupe design. The Open features a command deck immediately accessible to the cockpit, built with a one-piece wraparound windshield and hardtop; this model is also available with a PBT tower. All are appointed with luxurious staterooms and a full-featured galley and dinette.

The world premiere of the first model—the 50 Convertible—is planned for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This luxurious three-stateroom battlewagon represents the third generation of the Viking 50. Following Viking Co-founder Bill Healey’s mantra of building a better boat every day, the company delivered nearly 200 boats across its two previous generations.

Throughout the 1990s, Viking built 142 of its Gen I 50 Convertibles, successfully navigating the Luxury Tax (1991-93) and making this model one of its most successful to date. An Open Express version was added in the late '90s, providing owners with more choices in a 50-foot Viking. Introduced at the 2008 Fort Lauderdale show, the second generation of the Viking 50 was an instant success, leading to the delivery of 42 boats.

A 2008 review of the 50 Convertible in Power & Motoryacht described the boat as “advanced in terms of design, power, space utilization, and ride … she provides the one thing Viking has offered consistently for more than 44 years: an agile, speedy, and stable platform for going far and fishing deep.”

That same description fits the newest Viking 50. "We're constantly innovating – designing, refining, and engineering to improve upon what we've done," says Pat. "We've been at the top of this market for decades. The Viking 50 is the result of all its predecessors."