Valhalla Debuts High-Performance V-55 Sport in Atlantic City

Scott Way
Jun 5
2 min read

Updated: Jun 6

After first announcing the upcoming V-55 Sport in June 2024, Valhalla Boatworks has finally debuted the high-performance luxury yacht at their annual dealer meeting in Atlantic City.

"The V-55 Sport represents our ability to diversify within a model to meet the needs of more owners,” said Viking President and CEO Pat Healey.

“It takes the proven performance of our 55 hull and merges it with an exciting, contemporary design that the cruising crowd will love.”

The new design carries an LOA of 55'7" with a 15'6" beam. With a hull orchestrated by the renowned Michael Peters Yacht Design, the V-55 Sport utilizes the Stepped-V Ventilated Tunnel (SVVT) running surface with 22.5 degrees of deadrise and a max horsepower rating of 2400 HP.

Boarding platforms on both sides of the engines lead to a pair of glass doors with cockpit access. It also features powered fold-down balconies on each side with integrated boarding ladders. The large cockpit features an oversized dining area with two bench seats and a table, and an L-shaped summer kitchen resides just forward and to starboard.

One of the standout design features of the V-55 Sport is the swept-back, four-sided fiberglass enclosure with tinted windows and a hardtop (with sunroof) that extends to cover the summer kitchen. A telescoping powered shade – hidden in the hardtop – delivers sun protection and comfort in the cockpit.

“The balconies consist of the entire aft sections of the hull sides, completely opening up the cockpit,” said Viking Design Manager David Wilson. “Each platform is 25 square feet, giving you more deck space and easy water access.”

Accessed through a port-side bulkhead door, the command deck is designed to bring the outdoors inside with a powered aft bulkhead window and sunroof. There are also port and starboard powered doors that slide aft. They provide full-beam access from the three-person forward control station.

Port-side companionway stairs lead to a full galley to starboard and a dinette to port (with L-shaped seating that’s convertible to a berth). Accommodations include two private staterooms with walkaround queen beds. The forward master is appointed with an ensuite head and separate shower. A day head, also with a separate shower, sits just forward of the amidship guest stateroom.

You can get a behind-the-scenes production update about the V-55 in the video below: