Vessel Overview
Like all Vikings, the 80 Convertible hones its blue-water DNA from its stable mates. Mechanically, the 80 Convertible shares a commonality of technical features proven time and time again for reliability and practicality. Chilled water air conditioning provides cooling and heat throughout the yacht with individual thermostats in the staterooms and the salon for efficient climate control. A Delta-T engine room ventilation system with thermostatically controlled supply and discharge fans provide proper fresh air circulation and water intrusion suppression. Pneumatically controlled engine room ventilation dampers are integrated into the yacht's fire suppression system. Viking's proprietary VIPER (Viking Independent Programmable Electro-Hydraulic Rudder) steering eliminated the tie-bar for independent rudder operation and optimizes response and reduces drag at low, mid and high speeds for extraordinary maneuverability in all sea conditions.
A lengthy list of standard equipment includes a hydraulic bow thruster, a centralized seawater system, dual freshwater pumps, Veem S-class propellers, two 29kW Onan generators, two Glendinning Cablemasters, shore power cord combiner and isolation transformer, and an Octoplex touch screen electrical distribution panel with monitors in the salon and on the flying bridge with manual back-up.
Powered with tier 3 MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L engines each developing 2635MPH with Blue Vision controls and display monitors provide a top speed of 40 knots with an effortless high 30 knot cruise, depending upon load, sea conditions. It is worth noting that MTU looked to Viking to be the first manufacturer to use this new propulsion system.
