When Jan Inge Sivertsen founded Viknes in 1988, one of the most important things for him was freedom of choice. He saw a market for robust, versatile Norwegian boats that were adapted to the unique and variable weather conditions of the Norwegian coast. The boats had to be well-adapted to the harsh open sea conditions as well as the calm, sun-splashed waters. Since the Viknes 770 Combi was launched as the first Viknes model in 1988, Jan Inge’s approach to boatbuilding has been appreciated by the ever-growing Norwegian boating community. The first boat was very well received and Jan Inge listened carefully to his customers and adapted the design to their wishes.
In addition to the developments in the Viknes fleet, in 2011 another renowned and Norwegian boat building brand, Skilsø, which was established in 1919, was acquired. With this, two new models were added to the fleet – the Skilsø 33 Sport and the Skilsø 36 – and the opportunity was taken to apply the high standards and unrivalled production quality to these stylish and sophisticated boats. The Skilsø 36 has evolved into the Skilsø 39 Fly and has taken its rightful place as the flagship model of the Skilsø collection.
In addition to the established market in Norway, the company now sells boats all over Scandinavia, as well as the German, Dutch, British and Turkish markets. With its robustness and quality, and with brand new models in the design phase, it is proud of everything that has been achieved in the last 30 years, but it is also optimistic about the future.