Angel, vice president of product development and engineering. “We are achieving a 60/40 glass ... from the engine room to just forward of amidships. The fiberglass baffles and the top of the tank also ... : 20’0” Draft: 5’0” Displ.: 102,000 lb. Fuel: 1,900 gal. Water: 270 gal. Engine ...

four decades and with 4,200 boats built, the Viking design and engineering team has a rich library ... on the competition. Wilson and his peers in design and engineering spend time aboard as often as possible. “Sea time ... independently, which allows engineers to dial in the ideal trailing position and toe-in. At speed, the 76 ...

.) Engine electronic displays were located overhead on the underside of the fiberglass tower canopy. (I ... fuel system is virtually foolproof. Engines and generator draw from a single fiberglass main tank ... -conditioning. Here again, the optional backup Viking offers would be a wise choice. Main engine raw-water intakes ...

boat's engine instruments were positioned overhead on the underside of the hardtop. While this works ... around the engines was good and auxiliary equipment appeared to be organized by folks that understand ... . The emergency de-watering system is an example-it is plumbed via a bypass from the engine's raw-water intakes ...

to get the most out of marine engines. "My dad was an engineer, a troubleshooter, and a problem solver -a ... with a degree in naval architecture and marine engineering. Clearly design is in the family DNA ...

and a molded-in overhead electronics box. While the engine electronic displays were mounted in this location, I ... and space enough to move outboard forward of the engines. The area is bathed in high-gloss Awlgrip ... . A lubricating oil-change system is plumbed to the engines, transmissions and generators and all can be tapped ...

: Those steep sections consume horsepower. (Twin big-block gas engines suit her, as do modern lightweight ... . It was at this juncture that Bertram's engineer, Lee Dana, and designer, Dave Napier, crafted a 54-foot design that would ... that is bolted securely to the main stringers and positioned aft of the engines in the machinery space. Unlike ...

goodies, including the electronic engine information displays. Covered console and cabinet space can ... size and configuration, access about the engines is good and the cockpit entryway is generous ... . The 3900's hull form began with a proven design that Tiara engineers tweaked to perfection. We ran ...

would come apart." In the old days, boat design and engineering was more or less seat ... credo still guides Vance's approach today, although the new boats are carefully engineered. Patsea VII ... form designed by Donald L. Blount and Associates. The Blount firm was responsible for engineering ...

large displays in addition to the engine instrumentation. There is an L-shaped seating area aft ... 18 engines are the most powerful option offered for the 48 and they seem to suit her. I suspect most ...