Viksund Yachts of Norway
Viksund Boats or Viksund Yachts of Norway is a family-owned Norwegian motor yacht builder with a strong reputation for seaworthy, practical vessels built to withstand challenging conditions. Offering A range of 30–40ft motor yachts designed for year-round, rough-weather cruising—ideal for adventurous sailors.
Founded in 1966 One of Norway’s earliest adopters of fiberglass boatbuilding, becoming a major domestic builder in the 1970s
Over the years they constructed a wide array of vessels—fishing boats, motor yachts, commercial workboats, and even rescue vessels for Greenland!
Today, Viksund specializes in fiberglass motor yachts 30–40ft in length with model names reflecting their size (e.g., Viksund 320, 340 St Cruz, 360 St Cruz, 390 St Cruz)
Production takes place in Strusshamn producing roughly 80 yachts per year
Their vessels are well-regarded for robust seaworthiness, capable of handling rough Norwegian and North Atlantic waters .
Renowned for “safety at sea,” solid construction, and enduring reliability — traits consistently praised by owners .
Owners frequently sail Viksunds to remote and challenging destinations, from Greenland to Canada and the Mediterranean .
Classic models like the Viksund 27 Columbi and 31 Goldfish enjoy a loyal following, praised in sailing forums and owner accounts as durable and adventure-ready
Silver Donald Cameron – “Viksund Boats” Chronicles the company’s global reach: 6,000 boats built for diverse uses, fishing, rescue, pleasure and owner adventures such as voyages to Greenland! Read here.
Viksund has produced several popular models over the decades, known for their seaworthiness, fiberglass hulls, and Norwegian craftsmanship. Here are the most well-known and sought-after Viksund models:
- Viksund 27 Columbi
- Viksund 31 Goldfish
- Viksund 320 St. Cruz
- Viksund 340 St. Cruz
