Gala Viking
Viking V500–V5.5
A larger Viking platform with expanded seating, storage, and room for watersports equipment.
V500 · V5.5
Serving Gala buyers across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Build your tender
Build your Viking V500–V5.5
Choose your model, pick your options, and Karl will confirm availability and your final quote.
2027 Gala MSRP in USD, FOB Concord, Ontario. Motor, shipping, rigging, and tax are additional. Karl confirms availability and the final quote. Prices may change.
V500
$23,411 · PVC tube
$28,109 · Hypalon tube
- Length overall: 500 cm / 16’5″
- Passenger capacity: 9
- Engine MAX: 100 HP
V5.5
$25,403 · PVC tube
$30,893 · Hypalon tube
- Length overall: 550 cm / 18’1″
- Passenger capacity: 10
- Engine MAX: 115 HP / 84.6 kW
Images
See the Viking V500–V5.5
Video
Viking V500–V5.5 on film
Start with Gala's official manufacturer video, then ask Karl how the published layout and performance fit your boat and your water.
Features
Five manufacturer highlights
- 01
DEEP-V ALU HULL
- 02
BOW STEP PANEL
- 03
GALA TABS hull design
- 04
TWO ROWS OF SEATING
- 05
SELF-BAILING COCKPIT
Features below: V500. Equipment for additional models is listed separately.
Standard features
- Deep-V, powder-coated aluminum hull with motor well and rear compartment
- ENVIROX chromate-free titanium hull protection
- «GALA TABS» transom system
- Spacious bow locker with soft cushion
- 4 lifting eyes and 3 towing bow eyes
- Steering console C-13 with windshield, railing, front seat and seat back, steering system with wheel and cable
- Driver seat S-21 with soft seat, folding back and roomy storage
- Soft curved 5-chamber Valmex or Hypalon buoyancy tube with rounded bow
- Bow handle and 10 safety grab handles
- Overpressure valve
- Tough rubbing strake with splash guard
- One-way drain system with plug
- SEADECK antiskid decking
- Bow step plate with cleat, roller and soft seat back
- Fuel system with 83 lit tank, filler, fuel send and fuel gauge
- Electric package (includes navigation lights, bilge pump, horn, battery switch etc)
- Two paddles, high-efficiency foot pump
- Repair kit and manual
Optional equipment
- Heavy 1400 g/sq.m PVC fabric upgrade
- Fiberglass tube ends
- Two side step panels
- SEADECK upgrade for 2 side step panels
- Waterski towing arch with 2 mooring cleats
- T-top with top mounting plate
- Tube protector package
- Overall cover
- Console cover
- Seat cover
- Stainless Steel Folding Ladder
V5.5 equipment
From the 2027 Gala price list. Available options depend on the selected tube material.
Standard equipment
- Inflatable tube with 5 chambers, overpressure valve
- Steering console: C-13
- Mechanical steering system with steering cable: Mechanical, T71, 16' cable
- Driver seat: S-21
- Rear passenger seat
- Bow step plate No3
- Fuel system with 100L fuel tank and sender
- Electric package for boat
- Bow cushion
- EVA marine decking, double layed
- Foot pump, 2 paddles, repair kit, User's Manual
Optional equipment
- Heavy 1400 g/m2 PVC fabric upgrade (black, light gray)
- Upgrade tube to Black Carbon materials
- Upgrade to EPA compliant fuel system
- Upgrade to a hydraulic steering system (up to 115 HP)
- Two side step panels, fiberglass
- Tube protector package
- Towing arch with 2 mooring cleats
- T-top
- Overall cover
- Cover for steering console
- Cover for seat
- Fiberglass tube ends with EVA marine deck
- Upgrade steering wheel to black colour
- Upgrade steering wheel to white colour
- Diving platform with telescopic foldaway ladder
Specifications
Compare the published dimensions
| Models | V500 | V5.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 500 cm / 16’5″ | 550 cm / 18’1″ |
| Length inside | 350 cm / 11’6″ | 400 cm / 13’1″ |
| Width overall | 215 cm / 7’1″ | 215 cm / 7’1″ |
| Width inside | 111 cm / 3’8″ | 111 cm / 3’8″ |
| Tube Diameter | 52 cm / 20″ | 52 cm / 20.5″ |
| Bare boat weight | 300 kg / 660 lbs | 350 kg / 770 lbs |
| Loading capacity | 1000 kg / 2200 lbs | 1100 kg / 2420 lbs |
| Passenger capacity | 9 | 10 |
| Number of chambers | 5 | 5 |
| Engine recommended | 80 HP | 100 HP / 73.5 kW |
| Engine MAX | 100 HP | 115 HP / 84.6 kW |
| Engine weight MAX | 180 kg / 396 lbs | 230 kg / 506 lbs |
| Engine shaft length | 20″ (long) | 20″ |
| Aluminum hull thickness | 4 mm / 1/6″ | 4 mm |
| Boat design category | C | C |
| Loading capacity excluding engine | 820 kg / 1804 lbs | 870 kg / 1914 lbs |
| Fuel system | 83 lit | 100 lit |
| Deadrise transom / mid | 23° / 28° | 23° / 28° |
| Tube material options | HYPALON / PVC | HYPALON / PVC |
Specifications were verified against Gala's manufacturer page on 2026-07-22. Gala notes that technical data can change and published dimensions and weights carry tolerances. Karl confirms the current configuration before purchase.
V5.5: Gala 2026 catalog, page 26, checked 2026-09-20. Loading capacity includes the engine unless specified otherwise. Bare weight excludes removable accessories.
For every model in this table, loading capacity excluding engine, fuel system, deadrise, and tube material options come from the Gala 2026 catalog, page 26.
Colors
Tube and decor options
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.
Karl confirms the fit
Specifications are the start of the conversation.
Karl matches the tender to your yacht, dock, lift, passenger needs, and intended use. He also confirms the current model configuration and availability directly with you.
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