Since its inception in 2019, Valhalla Boatworks (VBW) has established itself as a global leader in the manufacture of luxury, high-performance semi-custom center consoles. Created, owned, and operated by Viking Yacht Company—the legendary builder of the world’s most refined sportfishing yachts—Valhalla Boatworks offers seven center console models, from 28 to 55 feet, in its innovative V Series.
Desde su creación en 2019, Valhalla Boatworks (VBW) se ha consolidado como líder mundial en la fabricación de center consoles de lujo y alto rendimiento semipersonalizados. Creada, propiedad y operada por Viking Yacht Company —el legendario constructor de los yates de pesca deportiva más refinados del mundo—, Valhalla Boatworks ofrece siete modelos de center consoles, desde 28 hasta 55 pies, en su innovadora Serie V.
The origins of Valhalla Boatworks go back to the early 2000s. Don Gemmell, a close friend of Patrick Healey and a member of the Viking design team that still exists today, wanted to develop a Viking-quality boat in a smaller size. He mapped out a four-page business plan in 2003 for a line of outboard-powered center consoles from about 26 to 34 feet.
These boats would be built with the same high level of construction, engineering and craftsmanship as a Viking yacht. Don also suggested the creation of an independent company (with the same commitment and passion as Viking Yachts) that would design, build and sell the boats. “We were all excited about the project, but at the time the economy was turning for the worse and it got put on the backburner,” says Don.