GALA VIKING V500
Overview
VIKING V500 PVC tube
Introducing the VIKING V500 from GALA, a robust addition to our aluminum hull cruising RIB series designed for heavy sea conditions and high waves.
This 5-meter (16’5’’) marvel, powered by a 100HP engine, boasts a unique 4-units cockpit configuration, making it the smallest RIB of its kind on the market.
Key features include:
- Bow locker with cushion and seat back,
- Aluminum welded steering console with front seat,
- Aluminum captain seat with two storage compartments, three handrails, and foldable seating,
- Spacious rear seating with foldable seat back and ample rear storage,
- Two rear walking platforms with a motor well for added comfort and safety.
Opt for our distinctive optional features like the Original GALA T-top with aerodynamically profiled framing or the heavy-duty welded towing arch equipped with mooring cleats and a waterski towing post. These additions elevate your experience, whether for watersports, family cruising, or navigating rough waters with ease.
Customize your VIKING V500 with a choice of tube materials: durable HYPALON or VALMEX, available in a range of colors and showcasing GALA’s signature styling.
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
| 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 |
Specification
| Length overall | 5 m |
| Beam | 2,15 m |
| Deadrise at transom | - |
| Draft | - |
| Transform height | 508 mm (L) |
| Hull material | Aluminum |
| Hull thickness | 4 mm / 1/6″ |
| Boat weight | 281 kg |
| Max weight capacity | 1000 kg |
| Engine | 100 HP |
| Fuel tanks | - |
| Persons | 9 |
| Road storage | - |
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