VIKING – V500

V500

16’5″ long, 100HP max

VIKING V500 opens up a new extensive series of aluminum hull cruising RIBs, suitable for heavy sea conditions and high waves.
This model is 5 m (16’5’’) long rated for 100HP engine, being the smallest RIB with 4-units cockpit configuration on a market. It features:
• Bow locker with cushion and seat back,
• Aluminum welded steering console with front seat,
• Aluminum captain seat with two storage compartments, three handrails and folding up seating,
• Wide rear seating with folding seat back and large rear storage compartment.
• Two rear walking platforms with motor well add a nice touch of comfort and safety.

The boat also offers some unique optional features, such as:
• Original GALA T-top with aerodynamically profiled framing.
• Heady-duty welded towing arch with two mooring cleats and waterski towing post.
These options transform this model into an excellent choice for watersports, family cruising or just comfortable, rough water boating.

The boat comes with two choices of tube material: either HYPALON, or VALMEX with nice selection of colors and original GALA styling.

5 reasons to choose GALA

DEEP-V ALU HULL

Aluminum welded Deep-V stepped hull of V500 makes it a real performer with exceptional seaworthiness.

BOW STEP PANEL

V500 rear part configuration is one of a kind design to make the boat comfortable and practical.

GALA TABS” hull design

GALA Tabs are the feature created and patented by GALA. It significantly improve performance and let you get on plane as easy as no any other boat!

TWO ROWS OF SEATING

V500 seems to be the only boat in 5m range (16′) with not one, but TWO ROWS OF SEATING behind the console. This is the main magic of V500 design!

SELF-BAILING COCKPIT

The boat cockpit is truly SELF-BAILING, so all the water drains out without any bilge pump needed.

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Features

STANDARD FEATURES:

  • Deep-V, powder-coated aluminum hull with motor well and rear compartment
  • «GALA TABS» transom system
  • Steering console C-04 with windshield, railing, front seat and seat back, steering system with wheel and cable
  • Driver seat S-04 with soft seat, folding back and roomy storage
  • Spacious bow locker with soft cushion
  • 4 lifting eyes and 3 towing bow eyes
  • Bow handle and 10 safety grab handles
  • Soft curved 5-chamber Valmex or Hypalon buoyancy tube with rounded bow
  • Overpressure valve
  • Tough rubbing strake with splash guard
  • One-way drain system with plug
  • Two paddles, high-efficiency foot pump
  • Repair kit and manual

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

  • Bow step plate with cleat, roller and soft seat back
  • Fuel system with 75L tank, filler, fuel send and fuel gauge
  • Electric package (includes navigation lights, bilge pump, horn, battery switch etc)
  • Towing arch w/ 2 cleats & tow eye.
  • T-top with top mounting plate
  • Overall cover
  • Console cover
  • Seat cover
  • Heavy 1400 g/sq.m PVC fabric upgrade
  • Tube protector package
  • SEADECK decking upgrade
  • SILVERTEX upholstery upgrade
  • Mechanical steering system with steering cable
  • Hydraulic steering system
  • Steering wheel GALA Deluxe GRAY
  • Waterski towing arch with 2 mooring cleats

Specifications

Models

V500

Length overall 500 cm / 16’5″
Length inside 350 cm / 11’6″
Width overall 215 cm / 7’1″
Width inside 111 cm / 3’8″
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20″
Bare boat weight 281 kg / 618 lbs
Loading capacity 1000 kg / 2200 lbs
Passenger capacity 9
Number of chambers 5
Engine recommended 80 HP
Engine MAX 100 HP
Engine weight MAX 180 kg / 396 lbs
Engine shaft length 20″ (long)
Aluminum hull thickness 4 mm / 1/6″
Boat design category C

All technical data are subject to change without notice. The products details and specifications may be changed from specified herein. All the dimensions are + or – 3%. All the weights are + or – 10%

Tube and decor colors

LIGHT GRAY / GRAY

Light gray tube
with  gray decor.
White hull.

(Default color)

WHITE / GRAY

White tube
with  gray decor.
White hull.

BLACK / GRAY

Black tube
with  gray decor.
Dark gray  hull.

CUSTOM COLOR

Some other colors for tube, tube decor and hull can be available on request. Check out availability with your Dealer.

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