Viko Stratos 43: Inexpensive, individual, modern - flagship with ambitions

The Italian team has been working for Bavaria Yachtbau and Italia Yachts for years. However, the Stratos is not intended to compete with Hanse or Bavaria; the boat is narrower and has a smaller volume. The Stratos follows the Viko philosophy on a larger scale. It will be a good sailing boat at an attractive price in a fresh new design.

The latest design from Viko Yachts is characterised by double, finely tapered chine edges and large trapezoidal hull windows, the total area of which exceeds that of the superstructure windows. The semi-open stern with helmsman's seats can be opened via a large bathing hatch. The traveller runs along the cockpit floor. The winch arrangement is conventional; the halyard winches are located on the companionway. A self-tacking jib is provided, as are rails for the genoa on the coachroof. As is common nowadays, the boat is equipped with a fixed GRP bowsprit, which also accommodates the anchor gallows.

Up to three cabins and two bathrooms

For the interior, there is a choice between two aft cabins or one cabin and a large forecastle. In any case, the berths should be over 1.40 metres wide. A wet room and a desk can be installed in the foredeck. The saloon layout of the Stratos 43 from Viko Yachts is conventional: bathroom with separate shower in the companionway area, opposite an L-shaped galley. A U-shaped seating area in the saloon, opposite a sofa with navigation table. A striking feature in this context is the mast positioned far aft; its support runs right through the centre of the saloon table. This measure results in a longer J and therefore a larger headsail, which makes the use of a self-tacking jib more effective.

Favourable price, improved Viko s22

With the Stratos 43, Viko Yachts remains true to its pricing policy. The introductory price is 199,920 euros (incl. VAT) for the first build numbers. The premiere is planned for boot Düsseldorf 2025. The first plans will be shown in Düsseldorf this year. The German dealer Yachthandel Hamburg ( www.yachthandel-hh.de ) will be exhibiting a Viko s22 in hall 15 (stand number D 57) with what it describes as "significantly improved furniture quality". Other new features include the pressurised water system, designer taps, a more stable sliding hatch, more ballast and improved sail quality.

Technical data Viko Stratos 43

• Total length 12.60 m
• Hull length 11.99 m
• Width 4.15 m
• Weight 8.3 tonnes
• Draught 1.70-2.20 m
• Mainsail 45.6 m²
• Foresail 36.0 m²

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