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Introducing a meticulously refitted 2006 Viking 74 Convertible, a testament to luxury and performance, now located in the prestigious waters of Fort Lauderdale, FL. This vessel has undergone an extensive overhaul with more than a year of dedicated work and a budget surpassing $1 million, ensuring it meets the highest standards of modern yachting. The yacht boasts low engine hours and is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art electronics, including new Garmin equipment with a 22″ screen and updated navigation systems, making it a navigator’s dream. The addition of new Humphrey stabilization and trim systems significantly enhances ride comfort, while upgraded bridge air-conditioning and enclosures ensure optimal climate control regardless of the weather.
The Viking 74 Convertible is not only a marvel in engineering but also a beacon of luxury and practicality. Its large cockpit area features mezzanine seating, live wells, ice chipper, and catch storage, perfectly catering to both leisure and sport fishing enthusiasts. The interior does not disappoint, with all-new canvas, upholstery, entertainment equipment, and LED lighting throughout, creating an inviting atmosphere. The master stateroom is a sanctuary of comfort, offering a king-size bed, new TV, and ample storage space. Powered by twin 2050hp MTU 16V2000 M91 engines and supported by two generators, this yacht promises reliability and power. Additional amenities such as a dive compressor, night vision camera, stainless steel anchor, and teak finishes in key areas underscore its exceptional value and readiness for any adventure at sea.
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Basic Information:
- Price: 1,999,000.00 USD
- Length: 74 ft
- Year: 2006
- Make: Viking
- Model: 74 Convertible
Technical Specifications:
- Beam: 19.67 ft
- Draft: N/A
- Fuel Capacity: 3000|gallon
- Water Capacity: 385|gallon
- Cruising Speed: 30 kn
- Maximum Speed: 34 kn
Engine Details:
- Make: MTU – Model: 16V200 M91 – Power: 2050|horsepower
- Make: MTU – Model: 16V2000 M91 – Power: 2050|horsepower
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
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What makes the 2006 Viking 74 Convertible stand out in the yacht marketplace?
The 2006 Viking 74 Convertible distinguishes itself with its comprehensive refit, involving over a year’s work and a budget surpassing $1 million. This has resulted in a low-hour vessel equipped with all new state-of-the-art electronics, the latest Humphrey stabilization and trim systems for enhanced ride comfort, and upgraded climate control features like bridge air-conditioning. Its aesthetics are as impressive as its technology, with a striking blue Awlgrip hull paint, new style intake vents, and extensive upgrades to its interior and exterior spaces. This yacht is not just a standout in its class—it’s a testament to luxury and advanced marine engineering.
How does the Viking 74’s new technology improve the onboard experience?
The new technological enhancements on the Viking 74 greatly improve the onboard experience for all. With state-of-the-art Garmin navigation systems and a 22″ screen, navigating is more intuitive and safer, even in challenging conditions. The addition of a Flar Therm camera and updated radar and sonar systems further boosts safety and operational capacity. Comfort is not overlooked, with new Humphrey stabilization and trim systems ensuring a smoother ride, while upgraded air-conditioning and a new flybridge enclosure provide a comfortable environment in all weather conditions. These upgrades make the Viking 74 not just a mode of transportation but a luxurious retreat on the water.
What entertainment and comfort features does the Viking 74 Convertible offer?
The Viking 74 Convertible offers an array of entertainment and comfort features that set it apart. The large cockpit area is designed for relaxation and socializing, featuring mezzanine seating, live wells, ice chipper, and ample catch storage for fishing enthusiasts. For nights and downtime, there’s all-new canvas, upholstery, and entertainment equipment, including LED lighting and a new TV in the master stateroom. Outdoors, enjoy the sun on custom jet ski holders or the safety of two 6-man life rafts. The yacht’s teak accents in the cockpit, gunnels, and flybridge add a touch of elegance, making it the perfect setting for both entertainment and relaxation.
How does the Viking 74 ensure safety and performance on the water?
Safety and performance are paramount on the Viking 74, equipped with twin 2050hp MTU 16V2000 M91 engines that provide reliable and powerful propulsion. The yacht maintains stability and efficient navigation with new electronics, including radar, sonar, and a Flar Therm camera. For emergency preparedness, it features two 6-man life rafts and a stainless steel anchor with extensive chain and rope for secure anchoring. The upgraded tower controls and custom Palm Beach Tower enhance control and visibility, further ensuring safe and enjoyable voyages.
What renovations and upgrades can you expect in this fully refitted Viking 74?
This Viking 74 has undergone a significant transformation with a meticulous refit over more than a year, entailing an investment of over $1 million. Buyers can expect a virtually new yacht from bow to stern, including all-new electronics and navigation systems, modernized intake vents for a sleek look, and enhanced ride comfort with updated stabilization and trim systems. Interior upgrades encompass new canvas, upholstery, and entertainment systems, while the exterior boasts fresh blue hull and bottom paint, enhanced teak detailing, and an upgraded climate control system for the bridge. This yacht redefines luxury and performance on the water.
Provided Description:
This magnificent vessel has just undergone a complete refit. She is a low hour vessel and has all new state of the art electronics and new Humphry stabilization and trim systems. Also new upgraded bridge air-conditioning as well as enclosure. The refit was over a year and ONE Million Dollars! Also she has the new upgraded style intake vents which make her look like she is several years newer. There are so many upgrades and a must see if you are an area buyer in this market.
OverviewVESSEL WALKTHROUGH When stepping aboard the 74’ Viking “Curious George” the first thing you see is a very large cockpit area. This area has an offset fighting chair which is movable from side to side. Also are live wells and Ice chipper and large hold for your catch of the day! There is also mezzanine seating with storage and coolers and freezer at your feet. Also a television screen to watch your favorite games or shows or view your bottom machine. Stepping into the salon through her automatic door there is wrap around seating to starboard and breaker panel and entertainment center to port with a large popup TV. Forward is a large open galley with plenty of counterspace and three stools. To the starboard is a dinette seating area and centerline forward is a day head. Moving down the stairs immediately to port is the crew quarters with head. This area also has direct access to the engine room so the crew may come and go without interfering with the guest in the saloon or below deck. Moving forward the Master Stateroom is to port with a walkaround King size bed large closet and storage area. Also, there is storage under the bed and plenty of drawer storage. New TV and a large spacious head and shower. Just forward of the Master stateroom is a guest stateroom with over under beds and TV and private head. Moving forward is the fourth stateroom a VIP with a queen bed and private spacious head. Moving up to the bridge you will see a large area with plenty of seating capacity. Captain’s chair centerline and newly equipped helm. She has a new enclosure which is easily opened for fresh sea air or fully airconditioned with two ac units when enclosed. Just forward of the helm are two freezer refrigerator units. Also, she has storage under the seating areas. She has a fully equipped tower and even the bow thruster controls are up top. The “Curious George” with her newly painted hull and million plus dollar refit is one of the most beautiful and well-equipped Sport fishing yachts available in the world. With her new stabilization system and trim system makes her a comfortable ride in any sea conditions! UPGRADES AND NEW EQUIPMENT 2020-2021 All New & Latest Garmin Equipment with 22″ Screen Awl grip Hull Paint (Blue) Blue Bottom Paint Dual Electronics (2021) Canvas and upholstery – entire boat Bedding, Towels and Linens Recessed HDTV 55″ TV in Salon 48-wine bottle refrigeration in Salon and special liqueur hand dispenser Entertainment equipment and speakers inside and out Headliners throughout boat with teak ceiling strips in salon & staterooms Custom Mural in lower level walkway Carpets throughout All woodwork refinished 42″ TV in Master installed with cabinet Appliances: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Sub-zero 6 refrigerator/freezer compartments FLYBRIDGE 2 A/C compressors and special canvas and windows 4 spreader outriggers with Epock Tower controls renewed and updated Cushions Flybridge enclosures ENGINE ROOM Humphrey system – fins and special trim tabs Upgraded engine room vents to new style Port Generator – 913 hours Starboard Generator – 1098 hours Engine detailed and air conditioning installed – 2 compressors LED Lighting DECK & HULL Dive compressor under aft lazarette – dive tank storage Hull Paint (Blue) Stainless steel anchor with 100′ chain – 150′ rope Night vision camera TV antenna installed on top of Tuna Tower Tower controls renewed and updated COCKPIT 2 live wells 2 fish wells Bluewater fighting chair Dining table to fit over fighting chair base 2 cockpit freezers Eskimo fish box ice maker Gunwale rod holders Rocket type rod holders Rupp outriggers 2 Glendinning 50 amp power Refrigerator, freezer & ice maker White Bimini for forward cockpit w/aluminum frame Teak in cockpit, gunnel and flybridge SALON Very large salon with good seating and storage Electronic entry door to salon Switchboards, ice maker and entertainment equipment all installed in lockers to port New KVH 55″ flat screen TV on powered lift New entertainment system New headliners and wallpaper (throughout vessel) Denon A/V receiver + (2) Niles amps Edgestar wine chiller for 48 bottles Kenmore ice maker SideBar liquor dispensing system (3) bar stools aft end of galley counter GALLEY Located forward to port Day head is forward of galley Outboard of head to port is the electronic units and forward is a large storage area Granite counter top Gaggenau 4-burner electric stove top New appliances – trash compactor, dishwasher, wine cooler, disposal Sharp microwave / convection oven (4) Sub Zero refrigerator counter drawers (2) Sub Zero freezer drawers SEAVAC central vacuum system Calorifier hot water heater Sea Recovery water maker 1400 GPD Whirlpool washer & dryer MASTER STATEROOM Located midships to port King size bed, seating, private head New KVH TV JL audio media in master head at FB helm Bose Home Theatre system L-shaped lounge VIP STATEROOM Located forward with centerline queen size berth New KVH TV Private head GUEST STATEROOM Located to port (2) single berths New KVH TV Guest head aft to port CREW CABIN Accessed from aft end of the companionway (2) large single berths Head with separate shower stall Door for direct access to engine room Washer & dryer located outside crew cabin door ENGINE ROOM AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Twin 2050hp MTU 16V2000 M91 engines with original 2990/2990 hours (2) generators 27kW Port 913 and Starboard 1098 hours NEW batteries installed 50/60 hertz cycle Upgraded engine room vents to new style Fresh water cooling system Twin Racor filters FLYBRIDGE 2 A/C compressors and special canvas and windows 4 spreader outriggers with Epock Tower controls renewed and updated Cushions Flybridge enclosures Custom Palm Beach Tower (2) 6-man life rafts New teak on flybridge New flybridge enclosure Refrigerator forward of helm Dual A/C New cushions and canvas New electronics 21″ screen New radar New sonar New Flar Therm camera DECKS AND HULL New blue hull paint 2020 Stainless Steel Anchor with 100′ Chain – 150′ rope New dive compressor – (4) tanks in Lazarette Night Vision Camera TV Antenna installed on Top of Tuna Tower Electronic Entry Door to Salon Tower Controls renewed and updated OTHER Cockpit Misters Bluewater fighting chair Dining table to fit over fighting chair base Teak in cockpit, gunnel and flybridge (2) Custom jet ski holders (2) 6 man life rafts Davit for launching Sun pad on forward deck (2) Glendinning 50 AMP power Complete compound & wax on superstructure
Fly Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Peter Kehoe Yacht Sales.
