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 ...
Industry mourns loss of Viking Yachts founder Robert Healey, Sr
Robert T. Healey Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed the Federal Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last week at the age of 92.
Bob Healey Sr., Co-Founder of Viking Yachts, Dies
Bob Healey Sr., Co-Founder of Viking Yachts, Dies. December 21, 2021By: Diane M. Byrne. Robert T. Healey Sr., a.k.a. Bob Healey Sr., who with his brother Bill established Viking Yachts in 1964 and made it into the world's largest sportfisherman builder, died on December 9. He was 92 years old. "My father was a true leader, and his vision ...
Passing Of A Legend: Viking's Robert Healey, Sr
After renaming the company to Viking Yachts, the Healey's moved the boat manufacturing facility to their property adjoining the marina. But as business began to occupy so much of their time, they sold off the marina to focus attention on Viking; Bob, Sr. the moneyman and Chief Executive, while Bill focused on the essentials of boat building.
About Viking Yachts
Viking History 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 ...
Robert Healey, co-founder of Viking Yachts in New Jersey, dead at 92
The brothers bought the company, changed the name to Viking Yachts and relocated the business to additional property they owned adjacent to the marina. The venture soon occupied most of their time.
Robert Healey, Viking Yachts co-founder, dies at 92
Mr. Healey, a lawyer and co-founder of New Gretna, Burlington County-based Viking Yacht Co., had spent 25 years as a business lawyer when he turned his focus to Viking Yachts, which he and his brother Bill acquired in 1964. As Viking's chairman for 57 years, Mr. Healey expanded the business to encompass apartment buildings, industrial and commercial real estate, and oil and gas exploration.
Viking Yachts Co-Founder Robert T. Healey
Robert T. Healey, Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last week at the age of 92. His son, Robert Healey, Jr. said, "He believed that the people around him — his family, friends and employees — lifted him to success and it was his ...
Remembering Bob Healey of Viking Yachts
Robert T. Healey Sr, who co-founded Viking Yachts 57 years ago with his brother Bill and helped guide the New Gretna, N.J.-based builder to become the world's largest manufacturer of sportfishing yachts, has died at the age of 92.
The passing of a legend
Robert T. Healey Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed the Federal Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last week at the age of 92.
Building a Legacy with Viking Yachts
Over 57 years, Viking Yachts has made a significant mark on the world's oceans. Since 1964, Viking Yachts has grown into a company with 1,500 employees and 5,000 hulls built. Courtesy Viking Yachts. When brothers Bob and Bill Healey bought Peterson-Viking Builders in April 1964, there was no way they could have foreseen a future including two ...
Q&A with Robert Healey, chairman and CEO of Viking Yacht Co
May 29, 2012. Robert Healey is chairman and CEO of Viking Yacht Co. Healey, 83, along with his brother, William, founded Viking Yacht and Viking Sport Cruisers nearly 50 years ago. After graduating from Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, N.J., Bob Healey attended St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia and then earned a degree from the ...
Interview with Viking Yachts' Pat Healey
Updated: March 9, 2018. Viking Yacht Co. continues to offer to a diverse lineup of high-quality sport-fishing boats and motoryachts. Courtesy Viking Yacht Co. A second-generation boatbuilder, Pat Healey heads up Viking Yacht Co. as its president and CEO. The company is family owned and operated, with plants spanning some 800,000 square feet on ...
Who Owns Viking Yachts
Viking Yachts is owned by brothers, Bob and Bill Healey. The company was founded in 1964 as a small family business in New Jersey by their father, Ray Healey.
Viking Yacht Company Celebrates 60 Years of Boatbuilding
On April 1, 2024, the Viking Yacht Company will celebrate its 60th year in boatbuilding. From humble beginnings on the banks of the Bass River in New Gretna, New Jersey, Viking has become the largest manufacturer of luxury fiberglass sport-fishing yachts in the world, with more than 5,500 boats delivered.
The heirs of Viking Yachts take the reins of Valhalla Boatworks
Jul 6, 2020. Sean (left) and Justin are at the helm of Valhalla Boatworks. Like their father and grandfather, Sean and Justin Healey wanted the chance to perfect the boatbuilding formula—this time with center consoles. While a reference to the Viking afterlife, Valhalla is the name Bill Healey gave his Viking 42 Open.
History of Viking Yachts: 60 Years of Boatbuilding Excellence
Approaching the impressive milestone of 60 years in boatbuilding on April 1, 2024, the Viking Yacht Company stands out as a shining example of innovation, dedication, and excellence in the yacht manufacturing industry. Having successfully delivered over 5,500 top-tier fiberglass sportfishing yachts worldwide, Viking Yachts has firmly cemented its position as a pioneer in the field.
Heir to the Throne: The Viking 90′
Heir to the Throne: The Viking 90′. New flagship poised to become the next king of large sportfishing yachts. (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 27, 2021)— The Viking 92 was arguably the greatest large sportfishing yacht of all time, with 21 boats delivered in seven years of production. The six-stateroom world-traveler merged convertible ...
Viking Yachts
VMG consists of Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks, Princess Yachts America, Valhalla Boat Sales, Atlantic Marine Electronics, the Viking Yacht Service Center, Palm Beach Towers and the Viking Yachting Center.
Mike Lynch yacht: The Bayesian's owner was close to billionaire
The average cost to buy a super yacht, which is a yacht between 37 to 60 meters, starts at about $10 million, according to Galati Yacht Sales. Forbes said the cost to charter the Bayesian is ...
Viking Yachts has deal to acquire Ocean Yachts
Viking Yachts signed a letter of intent to buy the land and structures of fellow New Jersey sportfisherman builder Ocean Yachts.
Viking Owners Unite at The 2018 Viking Key West Challenge
Viking Owners Unite at The 2018 Viking Key West Challenge. A showdown of 38 of the most beautiful Viking Yachts revealed "Ragin Cajun," "Wanderlust," and "Irish Twin" as the top three battlewagons on the final leaderboard. While the Viking Key West Challenge had some strong contenders, "Ragin Cajun" came out on top with a total ...
HUMDINGER yacht (Viking, 27.41m, 2024)
HUMDINGER is a 27.41m superyacht built by Viking in United States of America and delivered in 2024. Explore her photos and specifications here.
CATCH 23 Yacht • Michael Jordan $8M Superyacht
Learn about the impressive specifications, interior design, ownership details, and more of the stunning Catch 23 yacht, built by Viking Yachts in 2018 and owned by Michael Jordan.
What to Know About the Sunken Sicily Yacht's Passengers, Including Mike
Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a New York-based partner at the international law firm Clifford Chance, was also on the yacht. A former federal prosecutor who comes from a family of prominent lawyers ...
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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 ...
Robert T. Healey Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed the Federal Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last week at the age of 92.
Bob Healey Sr., Co-Founder of Viking Yachts, Dies. December 21, 2021By: Diane M. Byrne. Robert T. Healey Sr., a.k.a. Bob Healey Sr., who with his brother Bill established Viking Yachts in 1964 and made it into the world's largest sportfisherman builder, died on December 9. He was 92 years old. "My father was a true leader, and his vision ...
After renaming the company to Viking Yachts, the Healey's moved the boat manufacturing facility to their property adjoining the marina. But as business began to occupy so much of their time, they sold off the marina to focus attention on Viking; Bob, Sr. the moneyman and Chief Executive, while Bill focused on the essentials of boat building.
Viking History 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 ...
The brothers bought the company, changed the name to Viking Yachts and relocated the business to additional property they owned adjacent to the marina. The venture soon occupied most of their time.
Mr. Healey, a lawyer and co-founder of New Gretna, Burlington County-based Viking Yacht Co., had spent 25 years as a business lawyer when he turned his focus to Viking Yachts, which he and his brother Bill acquired in 1964. As Viking's chairman for 57 years, Mr. Healey expanded the business to encompass apartment buildings, industrial and commercial real estate, and oil and gas exploration.
Robert T. Healey, Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last week at the age of 92. His son, Robert Healey, Jr. said, "He believed that the people around him — his family, friends and employees — lifted him to success and it was his ...
Robert T. Healey Sr, who co-founded Viking Yachts 57 years ago with his brother Bill and helped guide the New Gretna, N.J.-based builder to become the world's largest manufacturer of sportfishing yachts, has died at the age of 92.
Robert T. Healey Sr., the co-founder of the Viking Yacht Company who helped build the company into an industry leader and led the fight that repealed the Federal Luxury Tax on yachts in the early 1990s, passed away last week at the age of 92.
Over 57 years, Viking Yachts has made a significant mark on the world's oceans. Since 1964, Viking Yachts has grown into a company with 1,500 employees and 5,000 hulls built. Courtesy Viking Yachts. When brothers Bob and Bill Healey bought Peterson-Viking Builders in April 1964, there was no way they could have foreseen a future including two ...
May 29, 2012. Robert Healey is chairman and CEO of Viking Yacht Co. Healey, 83, along with his brother, William, founded Viking Yacht and Viking Sport Cruisers nearly 50 years ago. After graduating from Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, N.J., Bob Healey attended St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia and then earned a degree from the ...
Updated: March 9, 2018. Viking Yacht Co. continues to offer to a diverse lineup of high-quality sport-fishing boats and motoryachts. Courtesy Viking Yacht Co. A second-generation boatbuilder, Pat Healey heads up Viking Yacht Co. as its president and CEO. The company is family owned and operated, with plants spanning some 800,000 square feet on ...
Viking Yachts is owned by brothers, Bob and Bill Healey. The company was founded in 1964 as a small family business in New Jersey by their father, Ray Healey.
On April 1, 2024, the Viking Yacht Company will celebrate its 60th year in boatbuilding. From humble beginnings on the banks of the Bass River in New Gretna, New Jersey, Viking has become the largest manufacturer of luxury fiberglass sport-fishing yachts in the world, with more than 5,500 boats delivered.
Jul 6, 2020. Sean (left) and Justin are at the helm of Valhalla Boatworks. Like their father and grandfather, Sean and Justin Healey wanted the chance to perfect the boatbuilding formula—this time with center consoles. While a reference to the Viking afterlife, Valhalla is the name Bill Healey gave his Viking 42 Open.
Approaching the impressive milestone of 60 years in boatbuilding on April 1, 2024, the Viking Yacht Company stands out as a shining example of innovation, dedication, and excellence in the yacht manufacturing industry. Having successfully delivered over 5,500 top-tier fiberglass sportfishing yachts worldwide, Viking Yachts has firmly cemented its position as a pioneer in the field.
Heir to the Throne: The Viking 90′. New flagship poised to become the next king of large sportfishing yachts. (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 27, 2021)— The Viking 92 was arguably the greatest large sportfishing yacht of all time, with 21 boats delivered in seven years of production. The six-stateroom world-traveler merged convertible ...
VMG consists of Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks, Princess Yachts America, Valhalla Boat Sales, Atlantic Marine Electronics, the Viking Yacht Service Center, Palm Beach Towers and the Viking Yachting Center.
The average cost to buy a super yacht, which is a yacht between 37 to 60 meters, starts at about $10 million, according to Galati Yacht Sales. Forbes said the cost to charter the Bayesian is ...
Viking Yachts signed a letter of intent to buy the land and structures of fellow New Jersey sportfisherman builder Ocean Yachts.
Viking Owners Unite at The 2018 Viking Key West Challenge. A showdown of 38 of the most beautiful Viking Yachts revealed "Ragin Cajun," "Wanderlust," and "Irish Twin" as the top three battlewagons on the final leaderboard. While the Viking Key West Challenge had some strong contenders, "Ragin Cajun" came out on top with a total ...
HUMDINGER is a 27.41m superyacht built by Viking in United States of America and delivered in 2024. Explore her photos and specifications here.
Learn about the impressive specifications, interior design, ownership details, and more of the stunning Catch 23 yacht, built by Viking Yachts in 2018 and owned by Michael Jordan.
Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a New York-based partner at the international law firm Clifford Chance, was also on the yacht. A former federal prosecutor who comes from a family of prominent lawyers ...