| Directions | | The Viking Yachting Center is conveniently located on Route 9 in New Gretna on the Bass River. It’s easily accessible from Northern, Southern and Western New Jersey. Just take Exit 50 North or 52 South on the Garden State Parkway. | | | | What's Nearby | | | | Weather | | | | Marina | 1-609-296-2988 | | Services | 1-609-296-6000 | | | | | | Marina | 1-609-296-2988 | | Situated on the tranquil shores of the Bass River, just north of Atlantic City, the Viking Yachting Center is a weather-protected haven for boats up to 50 feet. Purchased and renovated by the Viking Yacht Company in January of 2003, the 32-acre facility boasts many modern amenities including 250 deep-water slips, a pool and pool house, barbeque and picnic areas, bathhouse, fuel dock, nighttime security, full-time service department and many other features aimed at making your stay enjoyable. | | | | Services | 1-609-296-6000 | | Our skilled technicians perform a variety of tasks including winterizing, winter storage, detailing, machine shop work, bottom painting, haul outs and other routine maintenance. The Yachting Center is also equipped to handle more complex jobs such as major insurance work, repairing damage by grounding, repowering, lightning strike repairs, structural repairs and electrical systems. | | | | Directions | | What's Nearby | | Weather | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Welcome | | With two service yards staffed by Viking-trained technicians, we provide expert warranty work, as well as all service needs, full paint services, custom woodwork, air conditioning packages, cockpit mezzanine retrofits, and Seakeepers. We have 38 deepwater slips, a concrete floating dock, two 150-ton Travelifts, and a 125-foot by 150-foot building with 50 feet of overhead clearance for tower boats. | | Mezzanine Install and Retro Fits for 55', 56', 58', 61', 65' Vikings (Custom Mezzanines also available). | | | | The Viking Yacht Service Department is fully staffed with experts trained in various Viking systems and models. Whether you are looking for that hard-to-find replacement part, or have a question concerning components aboard your Viking, Princess or Valhalla, our service staff is readily available to assist and help handle your boating needs. | | Windlass & Anchor Installations | | | Viking International Yacht Center (North Location) | | (2) Two Full-Service Boat Yard locations in Florida. | | Join our team! | | Exciting Job Opportunities at the Viking Yacht Service Center, Atlantic Marine Electronics and Palm Beach Towers at this location. | | Welcome to the Viking Yachting Center | | Situated on the tranquil shores of the Bass River, just north of Atlantic City, the Viking Yachting Center is a weather-protected haven for boats up to 50 feet. Purchased and renovated by the Viking Yacht Company in January of 2003, the 32-acre facility boasts many modern amenities including 250 deep-water slips, a pool and pool house, barbeque and picnic areas, bathhouse, fuel dock, nighttime security, full-time service department and many other features aimed at making your stay enjoyable. The Viking Yachting Center understands the importance of quality service and has developed a first- class team geared toward providing support to all of our customers. Our skilled technicians perform a variety of tasks including winterizing, winter storage, detailing, machine shop work, bottom painting, haul outs and other routine maintenance. The Yachting Center is also equipped to handle more complex jobs such as major insurance work, repairing damage by grounding, repowering, lightning strike repairs, structural repairs and electrical systems. You can rest assure that a call placed with the VYC service team means that every issue is dealt with in a consistent, professional and timely fashion by our expert staff regardless of the size and scope of the project.
| | Marina | The emphasis is always on the customer at the Viking Yachting Center, and since purchasing the marina in 2003, we have made many modifications to the property intended to make your stay a memorable one. Just a few of the improvements include the remodeled swimming pool which has become a popular attraction, along with air-conditioned bathhouses, refurbished docks, new picnic tables, barbeque grills and the implementation of a full-time service department. We are also a pet-friendly marina providing litter bags for the convenience of owners, so don't forget to bring the dog.
| | | | | | ~ | Open year round | | ~ | Full-time service department
| | ~ | 250 slips up to 50 feet with water, electric & digital cable
| | ~ | Seasonal & transient slips | | ~ | Pool & pool house | | ~ | Barbeque & picnic facilities | | ~ | Nighttime security | | ~ | Easy approach fuel dock with gas, diesel, ice & pump out | | ~ | Spring commissioning | | ~ | Modern bathhouses (heated and air conditioned) | | ~ | Two Travelifts & forklift | | ~ | Pet-friendly marina | | ~ | Winter storage available up to 70' LOA | | ~ | Breeze restaurant & tavern accessible via water or land | Topping the list is Valhalla Boat Sales, a sales and brokerage facility specializing in late model, previously owned boats from all major manufacturers. If you are interested in buying a boat we encourage you to check with the office to peruse our inventory of clean, value-priced models. If you don't see what you want, let us know because we also have multi-state listings of brokerage boats and can help you narrow down your choice. In addition,if you want to sell your boat, list it with us and take in advantage of special pricing for storage either on land or in the water at our docks. Please note that because of excellent location and advertising program, we get considerable traffic not only from the water and drive-byes, but also from the waterfront Breeze restaurant, which is open to the public adjacent to our fuel dock. The Viking Yachting Center has it all, come visit us today! Viking Yachting Center On the Bass River 5724 N. Route 9 New Gretna, NJ 08224 Phone: 609-296-2388 Fax: 609-296-0076 Email: [email protected] | Services | | Full-time Service Department | | | The Viking Yachting Center is open year round and is staffed with trained service personnel who can handle virtually any marine repair. We provide estimates for requested work and you can be assured your repairs will be completed on budget and on time. | | Insurance Work | | | Our facility has a strong relationship with a number of insurance adjusters. So whether the task is a major rewiring due to a lightening strike, simple propeller or extensive running gear repairs due to an accidental grounding, the Viking Yachting Center can get you back out on the water quickly. | | Winterizing and Winter Storage | | | Don’t take a chance with your valuable investment this fall. Protect your boat, engine and equipment by allowing the Viking Yachting Center to perform all of the required winterization and lay-up procedures. Both you and your boat will winter better knowing all of the systems have been effectively winterized.
| | Spring Commissioning | | | Get a jump start on summer fun by contracting the Viking Yachting Center to perform all of the necessary maintenance for spring launch. Have your boat and all of its systems thoroughly inspected, fluid levels topped off and a pre-launch check list. We’ll even arrange to have your boat inspected by the Coast Guard Auxiliary for trouble free performance. | | Repowering, Engine and Generator Service | | | You love your boat but the engine or generator has outlived its prime. Consider repowering at the Viking Yachting Center. A new engine can restore new boat power and offer increased fuel efficiency for longer range and smoother operation. The Yachting Center can handle the task from start to finish, including ancillary projects like propping and shafting. Repowering is a great off season project. Call today for details. | | Expert Fiberglass & Structural Repairs | | | Our affiliation with the Viking Yacht Company means fiberglass and structural repairs made to your boat are given the same care and attention as you will find on a new boat. Yet our skilled labor pool keeps prices competitive and workmanship at the highest possible level. From simple scratches in the gelcoat to major topside repairs, including renovations, let us bid on your work.
| | Machine Shop | | | We can handle your heavy metal projects like prop repairs and shaft removal quickly and cost effectively. Need a special part for the engineroom custom made? We can do it on site. Our machine shop can accommodate virtually any request, so call us today and let us help you. | | Bottom Painting | | | Need bottom coating information? We have the answers. Whether you prefer a seasonal coat or multi-year ablative finishes, the Viking Yachting Center can do it. Need the old paint stripped and a blister resistant barrier coat applied? Check. Just looking for a touch up or Carolina smile to get you through the summer? We do it all. Don’t forget to have your zincs inspected, too. | | Haul Outs | | | We have two Travelifts and a forklift to haul your boat safely and easily. And our bottom paint and wash collector keeps the facility and the Bass River environmentally correct. Whether you need a swift haul out to change props, or long term storage, our equipment and staff will treat you and your boat like family. | | Cleaning and Detailing | | | Maintaining your boat is an ongoing job, but a necessary one to project your investment in a marine environment. Let our trained staff keep your boat looking like new. From stem to stern, our team will clean the fiberglass, wax the aluminum and stainless steel, service canvas, as well as interior cleaning. Call us for details. | | Mechanical and Electrical Services | | | Prevent trouble before it starts. Have our mechanical staff survey your boat and provide you with an analysis of its condition. If conditions warrant, we can repair, replace or service virtually any onboard system. Similarly, your electrical equipment should be inspected yearly for bonding, grounding and corrosion resistance. There’s no need to neglect minor inconveniences that only lead to larger and more expensive problems later on. | | Custom Upgrades | | | We offer exclusive interior and exterior upgrades to fit any budget. From custom cabinetry work in the salon and galley to teak cockpit soles, our team can orchestrate the repairs and upgrades you desire. Thinking of adding new electronics? Consider installing a new fiberglass hardtop to complement the additions. We encourage you to stop in and talk with us about your special requirements. | | Repairing Damage from Groundings | | | Accidental groundings often result in more damage than is previously observed. In addition to propeller repairs, the Viking Yachting Center also can correct shaft , coupling, transmission and structural damage caused by sudden impact. Whether it’s a misplaced channel marker or an untimely meeting with an underwater obstruction, you can count on the Viking Yachting Center to provide expert repairs in a timely fashion. |   Viking Yachts HistoryViking yacht company celebrates over five decades: a hull of a story. | | | Just Getting Started 1964-1980 | | The Viking Yacht Company has celebrated over five decades in business building luxury performance sportfishing and cruising yachts. Started by brothers Bob and Bill Healey in 1964 when they bought Peterson-Viking Builders, a small, struggling New Jersey builder of 37-foot, wooden sportfishing boats, Viking Yachts has grown to become a world leader in semi-custom fiberglass yacht production with over 5,000 Vikings delivered. | | | 1964 Viking Yacht Company formed when brothers Bill and Bob Healey purchased Peterson-Viking Builders, a well-regarded NJ manufacturer of wooden sportfishing and cruising boats. | | | 1971 | | | Fall 1972 Viking 40' Convertible makes its debut. It is a huge marketing success (over 600 40/41' models sold over the next 16 years). Every Viking built since has shared this basic hull design, with evolutionary refinements being made to accommodate steadily increasing available horsepower and speed. | | | 1976 Patrick J Healey was hired and it was the first time having two generations of Healey's at Viking. | | | 1980's | | | 1987 Viking moved into the large motor yacht market with the purchase of Gulfstar Yachts, an innovative West Florida-based builder whose designs at the time were considered among the most modern in the industry. | Not too long ago, though, the picture at Viking was anything but rosy. When the double-whammy of a nationwide recession hit in 1990, followed by the introduction of a federal luxury tax in 1991, the company went from 1,500 employees in two plants to just 80 employees in one plant. In general, the marine industry went into a tailspin that resulted in massive plant shutdowns and a significant rippling effect of related closures as ancillary businesses, such engine manufacturers, equipment producers and other vendors saw their markets dry up. The Healeys borrowed working capital and invested their own money to keep the company afloat. Bob Healey also was instrumental in organizing a national, grass-roots campaign to fight the tax based on a loss of jobs issue. In taking the industry lead, Bob organized busloads of out-of-work boat builders that converged on Capitol Hill. Other demonstrations took place on a regular basis around the country to plead for support in repealing the tax. In Rhode Island, a boat was set on fire aboard a barge in Narragansett Bay as a symbol of protest. It took better than two years, but by 1993 the luxury tax was history and Viking was poised to flex its muscles as boat buyers returned to the market. It is interesting to note that Viking's decision to remain open, despite dismal sales attributable to the luxury tax allowed the company to tool up for new models. Thus, when the tax was lifted, Viking roared to the front line leapfrogging over its competition firmly establishing Viking as the dominant builder in its class. | | 1990 | | | 1991 | | | 1991-1993 The Healeys borrowed working capital and invested their own money to keep the company afloat. Bob Healey also was instrumental in organizing a national, grassroots campaign to fight the tax based on a loss of jobs issue. In taking the industry lead, Bob organized busloads of out-of-work boat builders that converged on Capitol Hill. Other demonstrations took place on a regular basis around the country to plead for support in repealing the tax. In Rhode Island, a boat was set on fire aboard a barge in Narragansett Bay as a symbol of protest. It took better than two years, but by 1993 the luxury tax was history and Viking was poised to flex its muscles as boat buyers returned to the market. It is interesting to note that Viking's decision to remain open, despite dismal sales attributable to the luxury tax allowed the company to tool up new models. Thus, when the tax was lifted, Viking roared to the front line leapfrogging over its competition, firmly establishing Viking as the builder in its class. | | | 1995 Viking 60' Cockpit Sportsyacht was awarded "Boat of the Year" by Boating magazine. | | | 1996 | | | 1996 | | | Fall 1997 Viking premiered the all-new 55' Convertible at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Designed and built to be the ultimate mid range luxury performance sportfisherman, the 55 was met with critical acclaim in the boating press and Viking went on to sell more than 150 boats of this iconic model. | | | 1998 Robert T. Healey and William J. Healey, owners and founders of Viking Yacht Company, and Bill's son Patrick, were awarded the Ernst & Young 1998 New Jersey Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year Award. They went on to be runner ups in the national competition. | | | 1999 | In dealing with an owner base that is constantly seeking new and larger models, Viking produced the Custom 105, built in Viareggio, Italy, to Viking's specifications by Versilcraft. The new yacht made its premiere at the 42nd Annual Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2001 and was awarded the National Marine Manufacturers Association Innovation Award at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2002. In February 2002, Viking opened a new service facility in Riviera Beach, Florida, near Palm Beach, to accommodate Viking owners who bring their boats south for the winter. The new facility features slips for in-water work, as well as land storage to handle larger projects and outfitting. A 125-foot by 150-foot shed with 50 feet of clearance will accommodate boats with tuna towers for indoor work. In December 2002, the Bass River Marina, adjacent to the Viking Yacht plant was bought back by the Healeys and reflagged the Viking Yachting Center. It was at this marina where the Healey brothers started their maritime careers. The brothers sold the property in 1964 when they devoted all of their energies to boat manufacturing. In early 2003, Viking formed two new companies, Atlantic Marine Electronics (AME) and Palm Beach Towers (PBT). Atlantic Marine Electronics is based at the Viking Yachting Center (with a satellite office in Riviera Beach) and is responsible for the sophisticated electronic navigation packages, which are installed aboard Viking Yachts and Viking Sport Cruisers. Based at the Riviera Beach, Florida, facility (with additional service bays at the Yachting Center), Palm Beach Towers designs and builds tuna towers and fabricates other aluminum and fiberglass components for Vikings and other yacht brands. At a very special breakfast presentation on October 29, 2003 during the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, Viking Yachts’ Bill and Bob Healey were recognized by their peers and inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Hall of Fame for their selfless contributions to the recreational marine industry. | | 2000 | | | 2001 | | | 2002 Viking opened a new service facility in Riviera Beach, Florida, near Palm Beach, to accommodate Viking owners who bring their boats south for the winter. The new facility features slips for in-water work, as well as land storage to handle larger projects and outfitting. The Viking 48' Convertible was introduced at the Miami International Boat Show. The Custom 105 was awarded the NMMA's 2002 Innovation award by Boating Writers International at the Miami International Boat Show. The Viking 45 Convertible premieres as a 2003 model at Viking's dealer meeting in Atlantic City. | | | 2003 | | | 2004 To assist in manufacturing plugs for new molds and provide a constant stream of upcoming new model, Viking purchases a $1 million computer operated and controlled five-axis profiler milling machine. Capable of cutting parts 60' by 20' by 10' this machine is the largest of its type in the marine industry. Viking introduces the 74 Convertible, the largest in the company's 40 year history. The Viking Yacht Company is honored as a semi-finalist in the New Jersey Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, Fairleigh Dickinson University, PNC Bank and New Jersey Monthly magazine. The Press of Atlantic City gives Viking the Bailey Award "In recognition of selfless and generous efforts to improve the quality of life in our region." | | | 2005 | | | 2006 The 68 Enclosed Bridge Convertible premieres at the VIP Miami Boat Show Preview in at the Service Center in Riviera Beach, Florida. Two weeks later at the Miami International Boat Show, Viking receives the World Billfish Series President's Cup for the second year in a row amidst a gathering crowd awed by the new 64 Convertible, a candidate for the National Marine Manufacturer Association's Innovation Award. The Riviera Beach Maritime School is founded. Expansion plans at the New Gretna facility are announced and include a waste treatment plant and a wind turbine. Mid year, the 52 Open is launched. In Ft. Lauderdale, the 64 Enclosed Bridge, 56 Enclosed Bridge and 52 Sport Yacht premiere. The year ends with Viking being honored as the 2006 Family Business of the Year by Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies. | | | 2007 | | | 2008 Viking shifts its presence to Collins Avenue and makes its initial appearance at the 2008 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show. A magnificent display includes the first Viking 60 Enclosed Bridge Convertible, along with a brand new series of West Coast sportfishing models called Bad Company editions. Designed with innovative flying bridge arrangements, tuna towers, outriggers and fore and aft bait stations, Viking raised the bar by producing a turnkey ready tournament machine built strictly to West Coast standards for Southern California, Baja and Mexican waters. The Viking 50 Convertible also appears. At the plant, other milestones in manufacturing are reached with advancements in our resin infusion process in the creation of tankage, propeller boxes, engineroom vents and dozens of other components. In March, the hull mold of the 82 Convertible was lifted from its plug in preparation for the building of our new flagship. The Viking 50 Convertible debuts at the 2008 Lauderdale Boat Show. Meanwhile, throughout the summer and into the fall the 82 Convertible takes shape. Upon meeting engineering's construction and sea trial parameters in early fall, the new boat heads to Florida after Thanksgiving in preparation of the 2009 Viking VIP Preview. | | | 2009 | | | 2010 The Viking 76 Enclosed Bridge is unveiled at the 14th Annual VIP Preview, along with drawings for the new Viking 42 Convertible with its innovative pod drive system. At the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, Viking presents the world premiere of the new MTU V16 Series 2000 M94 engines rated at 2,600 mhp in a Viking 82 Convertible. At the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, the new Viking 70 Convertible premieres along with the new Viking 42 Convertible. | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2013 | | | 2014 Viking celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1 during a momentous year in which its biggest-ever convertible yacht, the 92 C, is introduced. The boat receives high acclaim as the largest resin-infused sportfishing convertible yacht in the world. In celebration of 50 years of building a better boat every day, Viking holds its first-ever Key West Challenge fishing tournament, with 40 yachts and almost 400 people participating. The year also marks Viking's official return to its former glory days as a motor yacht with the debut of the 75 MY. The new 52 Convertible gets off to a great start and is followed by the 52 Sport Coupe and 52 Sport Tower. A major extension of Building 2N joins the Mill and Viglass under one roof for a climate-controlled building environment. At the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the 92 Enclosed Bridge is recognized by the Active Interest Media magazine group with a best-in-class Editor's Award. | | | 2015 Viking continues to show its unrelenting commitment to bring new models to the market. The introduction of the Viking 80 Convertible, which makes its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, caps off another big year for the New Jersey builder. | | | 2016 Viking introduces the 80 Enclosed Bridge Convertible and the 48 Convertible at the VIP Boat Show Preview in February. Viking acquires the former Ocean Yachts facility on the Mullica River along with Ocean's 37 Billfish mold. With two manufacturing lines for the production of Viking's smaller boats, Viking Mullica begins operation. Viking's version of the 37 Billfish is the first new model built at Mullica. The building of Viking's largest-ever yacht, the 93 Motor Yacht, begins in the summer of 2016. The boat will have seven staterooms and the interior volume of a 110-footer. The company adds a building for enhancing R&D efforts for developing the motor yacht line. Viking announces that the Riviera Beach, Florida, facility will expand its footprint with the addition of a parcel for large yacht service, repairs and additional dockage. The nearby Viking International Yacht Yard receives new docks, paved access roads and indoor storage. | | | 2017 In the late spring, Viking delivers its first 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht, an innovative hybrid that fuses the fishability of its sportfishing boats with the interior space and accommodations of a luxury cruising yacht. Viking's 93 Motor Yacht takes center stage at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for its world premiere. The seven-stateroom, three-deck enclosed bridge yacht cements Viking's commitment to its modern motor yacht line. Viking's new 44 Open shares the spotlight with the 93 MY at Viking's 15-boat display that draws a record 7,000-plus visitors. The Viking Yacht Service Center in Riviera Beach, Florida, completes a major expansion, that includes a 340-foot catwalk, a new electric service, two separate access gates and a full beautification project. | | | 2018 The year begins with the introduction of another legendary sportfishing convertible in the 60- to 70-foot range — the 68 C, a four-stateroom blue-water battlewagon debuts at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. The 44 Convertible also makes her world premiere, showcasing a two-stateroom layout and the interior volume of a 50-footer. In the early summer, President and CEO Pat Healey announces the second generation of the Viking 58, a boat that helped build the company in the 1990s. Viking's "Gen II" 58 C promises to once again leave the competition in its wake and stake its claim as not only a tournament champion but as the best high-performing family cruising yacht in its class. Dealers eagerly await the unveiling and chance to push down the throttles at the 2018 Viking Dealer Meeting and Sea Trial Event in September. | | | 2019 In February, Viking shocks the industry with the announcement that it will bring its own lineup of center consoles to the market under the subsidiary Valhalla Boatworks, marking a new era for the company. The Valhalla 33, 37 and 41 debut at the Viking/Valhalla Dealer Meeting to rave reviews. The company also debuts two new Vikings – the 38 Open Billfish and the 46 Billfish – for a total of five new models for the year. | | | 2020 Valhalla Boatworks expands with the summertime announcement that there will be a new flagship – the Valhalla 46. Reaffirming its domination of the mid-size convertible market, Viking’s new 54 Convertible make its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and wins the “Best of Show” award. | | | 2021 The Valhalla 46 makes its debut at the Viking Yachts and Valhalla Boatworks VIP Boat Show in February. In the fall, the Viking 64 and the 54 Open Series debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Viking also announces the all-new 90 Convertible. | | | 2022 Viking continues to create fresh, innovative models. Shocking the center console world, President and CEO Pat Healey announces a new Valhalla flagship at the Viking Yachts and Valhalla Boatworks VIP Boat Show in February – the Valhalla 55. | | | 2023 Proving once again its status as the leading semi-custom boatbuilder in the world, the Viking Yacht Company unveils two new flagships – the Viking 90 sportfishing yacht and the Valhalla 55 center console – at the Miami International Boat Show. | | | 2024 On April 1, 2024, Viking celebrates its 60th anniversary with the announcement of the Viking 82 (which debuts at the June dealer meeting in Atlantic City). Valhalla Boatworks introduces two inshore models – the V-28 Bay boat and the V-29 Hybrid – and announces the V-55 Sport. Viking holds its 10th Viking Key West Challenge, an event that was started on the company’s 50th anniversary which promotes family, fishing and fun. Viking President and CEO Pat Healey is awarded the Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award by the Center for Sportfishing Policy for contributions to marine conservation and industry leadership. | | | | | | |  Accessibility | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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