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Navikom Viko S22 review
Sailing yacht · 22 ft (7 m) · Lignano Sabbiadoro
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Key specs
- Builder
- Navikom
- Model
- Viko S22
- Length
- 22 ft (7 m)
- Guests
- 6
Verdict
The Viko S22 is a compact, modern small cruiser that prioritizes versatility over outright luxury. It offers a practical 6-berth layout, shallow-draft options, and a 10 HP outboard, making it well suited to coastal day sailing and short cruising rather than performance sailing or spacious liveaboard use.
Pros
- +Compact modern design with lifting-keel/centerboard options
- +6 berths and 1 bathroom make it usable for family or club cruising
- +10 HP outboard keeps maintenance simple
- +Shallow draft improves access to more anchorages and harbors
Cons
- −Interior volume is limited by the 22.8 ft size
- −Comfort is basic compared with larger cruising yachts
- −Small engine limits motoring speed and reserve power
- −Specifications vary across listings, including year and length figures
The Viko S22 is a small fiberglass sailing yacht designed by Sergio Lupoli, with a contemporary open-plan layout and a beam of 2.5 m. Public specifications consistently place it in the 6.95 m class, with lifting-keel or centerboard variants and CE C/B certification, which makes it a flexible coastal cruiser rather than a full-size family yacht.
On the water, the boat’s appeal is balance and accessibility rather than outright pace. The 10 HP outboard is typical for this class and should be adequate for harbor maneuvering and short motoring legs, while the shallow-draft options broaden where it can go. The sail plan is modest and the hull form suggests manageable handling, though performance expectations should stay realistic for a compact cruiser.
Comfort and livability are functional for day trips and short stays. Listings commonly show 6 berths and one bathroom, but interior space remains tight, and the boat is better suited to simple cruising than extended liveaboard use. The model’s value depends on condition and equipment, since features such as autopilot, GPS, air conditioning, and Wi‑Fi may be fitted on some boats but are not inherent to every example.
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