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Introducing a remarkable 2006 Viking Convertible, a testament to luxury and performance, now located in Stuart, FL. This 74 ft yacht is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 engines, supported by two Onan 27.5 KW generators, ensuring reliable and powerful cruising capabilities. The yacht has undergone significant updates, including Garmin electronics for navigation, new exterior upholstery, and a flybridge enclosure to enhance your experience on the water. Its recent paintwork and the addition of a custom Murray Brothers Fighting chair underscore its commitment to both aesthetics and functionality. With a price tag of $1,399,000.00 USD, this Viking Convertible is not just a vessel but a statement of elegance and readiness for the seas.
The yacht’s layout is meticulously designed to cater to both leisure and sport. The massive cockpit boasts a mezzanine and an electric grill, alongside a transom livewell, Eskimo ice machine, and refrigerated step box, making it perfect for entertaining or a serious day of fishing. The flybridge extends the social space with new Sunbrella fabric seating, while the cockpit extension and fishing amenities like rod holders and a custom drop curtain appeal to angling enthusiasts. Below deck, the interior does not disappoint, featuring high-end finishes with a comprehensive galley and dinette configuration, and accommodations for up to eight guests in four staterooms, each with ensuite heads. Recent upgrades and diligent maintenance have kept this yacht in turn-key condition, ready to deliver unparalleled experiences on the water.
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Basic Information:
- Price: 1,399,000.00 USD
- Length: 74 ft
- Year: 2006
- Make: Viking
- Model: Convertible
Technical Specifications:
- Beam: 17 ft
- Draft: 5.58 ft
- Fuel Capacity: 3000|gallon
- Water Capacity: 385|gallon
- Cruising Speed: N/A
- Maximum Speed: N/A
Engine Details:
- Make: MTU – Model: DDC Series V16M91 – Power: 2028|horsepower
- Make: MTU – Model: DDC Series V16M91 – Power: 2028|horsepower
Location:
Stuart, FL, US
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1. What factors should I consider when buying a yacht like the 2006 Viking Convertible?
When looking into a yacht of this category, it’s critical to note its operational and comfort features. For the 2006 Viking Convertible, key aspects include its Twin MTU 16V 2000 engines and dual Onan 27.5 KW generators for reliability and power. The updated Garmin Electronics and new exterior upholstery enhance navigation and comfort. Its fishing and relaxation amenities, such as the custom Murray Brothers Fighting chair, massive cockpit with an electric grill, and flybridge with new Sunbrella fabric seating, cater to both leisure and sport. Lastly, consider the turn-key condition assured by recent upgrades and maintenance.
2. How does the condition of the 2006 Viking Convertible make it a good investment?
The recent comprehensive upgrades and maintenance work, including updated Garmin electronics, new exterior upholstery, recent paintwork, and the inclusion of custom features like a Murray Brothers Fighting chair, highlight a significant investment in keeping the yacht in prime condition. This ensures that the yacht doesn’t just present an impressive appearance but is mechanically sound. Such meticulous upkeep not only helps in maintaining the yacht’s value but also in ensuring safety and reliability, making it an excellent investment.
3. What unique features does the 2006 Viking Convertible offer for fishing enthusiasts?
For those passionate about fishing, this yacht comes equipped with a wide range of targeted amenities. The massive cockpit with mezzanine includes a transom livewell, an Eskimo ice machine, and a refrigerated step box, optimizing the fishing experience. Outriggers recently serviced, a cockpit extension, various fishing rod holders, and a custom drop curtain further enhance its suitability for fishing. Additionally, the custom Murray Brothers Fighting chair provides a professional edge to sportfishing endeavors.
4. How suitable is the 2006 Viking Convertible for hosting and entertainment?
This yacht stands out when it comes to hosting and entertainment due to its well-thought-out layout and amenities. The spacious flybridge, adorned with new Sunbrella fabric seating, offers ample space for guests, complemented by the cockpit’s electric grill for outdoor cooking. The comprehensive galley and dinette configuration inside cater to dining needs, while the accommodation for up to eight guests in four staterooms, all with ensuite heads, ensures everyone stays in comfort. The variety of relaxation and socializing areas makes it exceptionally suitable for both intimate gatherings and larger parties.
5. What maintenance and operational upgrades should I be aware of for the 2006 Viking Convertible?
Recent maintenance and operational upgrades are crucial in assessing this yacht’s value and readiness. Key upgrades include the new Garmin Electronics package for navigation, fresh exterior upholstery and fly-bridge enclosure for comfort and aesthetics, and a recent complete paint job that both protects and enhances its appearance. The engine room has seen multiple upgrades, including the addition of a Bluewater watermaker, ensuring extended trips are well-supported. The additional fuel tank and hydraulic bow thruster improve its cruising range and maneuverability, respectively. These operational enhancements ensure the yacht is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior.
Provided Description:
Now available and priced to sell, this 2006 Viking 74 Convertible is in excellent overall condition. This 74 Convertible offers accommodations for up to eight owners/guests in four staterooms, all with ensuite heads. This Viking features a large salon with an open galley and sizable dinette area giving you and your guest plenty of interior space for entertaining, while the spacious fly-bridge and massive cockpit with mezzanine offer plenty of space to entertain outside while hunting down your catch. Some key features and recent upgrades include twin MTU 16V 2000 motors, twin Onan 27.5 KW Generators, updated Garmin Electronics, new exterior upholstery, new fly-bridge enclosure, recent paint work completed, custom Murray Brothers Fighting chair, Watermaker, Davit, Ice Chipper, Outriggers just serviced, too much to list…more photos coming soon! This 2006 Viking 74 Convertible is must-see. MOST TRADES ACCEPTED
Cockpit• Murray Brothers Fighting chair, offset, storage drawer, rod holders• Mezzanine seating with new Sunbrella fabric & armrests w/drink holders• Electric grill in port cabinet w/storage below• Y-valve for fresh/salt water• Oil change line from engine room• Transom livewell w/window & light• Cockpit sole livewell• Port & Starboard storage lockers, molded in• Transom swim steps• Eskimo ice machine• Cockpit overhang is extended by factory• Tee in dockside water manifold to fill water tank• Grab rail on port side of salon door (brushed aluminum) Indirect Lights• Two (2) rod holders in each haunch – total of (4)• (4) Rod holders on cockpit gunnels• Gaff storage on starboard side electrical inlet box• (2) Glendinning CableMasters• White shore cords for Glendinning’s• Grab rails inside transom door• Insulated fish box lids• Custom cockpit drop curtain with poles to make cockpit awning• (3) 24V outlets under coaming (2 starboard & 1 port)• Refrigerated cockpit step box with NEW compressors -2021• Stainless steel gas springs for fish box• Stainless steel gas springs for port & starboard boxes in cockpit• Cockpit speakers• Fish box macerator• Armstrong swim ladder Flybridge• Murray Brothers Fighting chair, offset, storage drawer, rod holders• Mezzanine seating with new Sunbrella fabric & armrests w/drink holders• Electric grill in port cabinet w/storage below• Y-valve for fresh/salt water• Oil change line from engine room• Transom livewell w/window & light• Cockpit sole livewell• Port & Starboard storage lockers, molded in• Transom swim steps• Eskimo ice machine• Cockpit overhang is extended by factory• Tee in dockside water manifold to fill water tank• Grab rail on port side of salon door (brushed aluminum) Indirect Lights• Two (2) rod holders in each haunch – total of (4)• (4) Rod holders on cockpit gunnels• Gaff storage on starboard side electrical inlet box• (2) Glendinning CableMasters• White shore cords for Glendinning’s• Grab rails inside transom door• Insulated fish box lids• Custom cockpit drop curtain with poles to make cockpit awning• (3) 24V outlets under coaming (2 starboard & 1 port)• Refrigerated cockpit step box with NEW compressors -2021• Stainless steel gas springs for fish box• Stainless steel gas springs for port & starboard boxes in cockpit• Cockpit speakers• Fish box macerator• Armstrong swim ladder Salon• Channel Plus runs DVD/VCR throughout• Electric automatic salon door• Upgraded L-shaped sofa w/storage & arms• Fluted teak valances• Teak lambrequins• Premiere edition carpet & fabrics• Hidden A/C discharge• Remote control panel for watermaker• Dimmer for exterior quartz lights• Main electric panel up• Teak wire box• TV – 55” Samsung pop-up with Blue Ray Player, SAT TV• High gloss teak finish• Bottle storage in port cabinet• Clear icemaker in starboard cabinet• Custom headliner: baby ostrich• Hunter Douglas silhouette window treatments• Viking home theater upgrade• Carpet runner, partial canvas• Cocktail table w/hi-low mechanism• Teak trim where edges of carpet meet Amtico flooring• Custom Amtico flooring at salon entrance (full width)• (2) bar stools at galley island counter (w/360-degree rotation and foot rest ring)• Storage cabinet between sofa & dinette seating; upper drawer w/cabinet below; 110V outlet & telephone Galley/Dinette• Granite galley countertop• Abundant storage cabinets & drawers• Etched & lighted glass above dinette by Chris Channel• Recessed stovetop w/granite lids• Sub-Zero (4) drawer refrigerator• Sub-Zero (2) drawer freezer w/ice maker• 4-Burner surface mount range• Sharp Black microwave/convection oven• Garbage Disposal• Amtico teak and holly flooring• Dimmers on overhead lights• High gloss teak finish• Oversized dinette table w/complete horseshoe seating area, new upholstery• Roll-out trash can storage in inboard-most cabinet of galley counter Trash compactor replaced w/bank of drawers• Stainless-steel double sink with chrome faucet• 110V outlet inboard side of galley just below granite• Clear acrylic bottoms on the top pull-out shelves in galley• Cabinet at end of galley island• 110V outlet on underside of upper galley cabinet Master Stateroom• King bed w/headboard, drawers below & storage under lift top• Dimmer on lights• Overhead hatch w/blackout & screen• Large hanging locker• Custom carpet, wallpaper & fabrics• Samsung 32” TV with Blue Ray Player• Telephone outlet Abundant storage drawers• Orthopedic mattress (king)• Entry credenza – five drawers• Custom vanity/desk, electric outlet, and telephone outlet• Straight back chair for vanity, Fullerton black• (3) Overhead lights above vanity/desk Master Head• Custom wallpaper• Exhaust fan• Storage closet• One-piece custom frameless shower door w/chrome hardware• Mirror around upper vanity insert w/wood frame• Chrome shower fixtures• Amtico teak & holly flooring• Black Absolute granite vanity countertop• Chrome faucet (single lever)• Magnum Opus black commode• Kohler Caxton undermount black sink Guest Stateroom, Forward• Island Queen berth w/storage drawers & storage under lift top• Orthopedic mattress• Overhead hatch w/blackout & screen• Ample storage cabinets• Custom wallpaper Custom carpet & fabrics• Dimmers for overhead lights• Reading lights• Large hanging locker• 26″ Samsung flat screen TV with Blue Ray Player• All flats are teak Guest Head, Forward• Magnum Opus commode• Amtico teak & holly flooring• Custom wallpaper• Exhaust fan• Granite vanity top Stall shower• Chrome faucet & shower fixtures• Mirror around upper vanity insert Guest Stateroom, Port• Upper & lower bunks w/orthopedic mattresses• Hanging locker• Upgraded carpet & fabrics• Toshiba 24″ flat screen TV Guest Head, Port• Custom wallpaper• Exhaust fan• Stall shower• Black Absolute granite vanity countertop• Magnum Opus black commode• Kohler Caxton undermount black sink• Chrome faucet & shower fixtures• Amtico teak & holly flooring• Mirror around upper vanity insert w/wood frame Crew Quarters• Upper & lower bunks w/orthopedic mattresses• Toshiba 24″ flat TV• Custom wallpaper & fabrics• Access door to engine room Crew Head• Magnum Opus head• Amtico teak & holly flooring• Custom Wallpaper• Exhaust fan stall shower• Chrome hardware• Granite vanity countertop Companionway• Teak handrail• Storage locker• Washer & dryer at forward companionway• Central vacuum system• Large storage closet w/shelves• Pantry/storage locker w/shelves• Wrapped hatch carpet installation• Canvas carpet runner w/step covers• Channel etched & lighted glass to starboard• Light in each step, including steps to crew quarters• Dimmers on overhead low-voltage lights Day Head• Granite counter top• Custom wallpaper• Amtico teak & holly flooring• Sink: black Kohler Caxton undermount Commode: black (ebony) Magnum Opus• Mirror around upper vanity insert• Chrome faucet, standard• Chrome towel bars & rings Electronics• Moritz monitoring system• DDC/MTU electronic displays• (2) ICOM M602 VHFs• Ritchie Compass• Syrens Wi-Fi• Furuno NavNet 3D black box processor• Furuno NavNet WAAS/GPS antenna• Furuno 12kW digital radar with 9″ TZ T9 controller• Furuno 6′ open array radar• Furuno Ethernet hub• Garmin autopilot• Furuno FA50 AIS• (3) Garmin GPSMAP 8622’s with remote controllers• Garmin GXM 51 Satellite receiver• Accu-Steer hydraulic pump• ACR spotlight• Clarion stereo remote control• (2) Poly Planner remote VHF speakers Engine Room• (2) Onan E-QD series at 27.5kw output generators• Shelves over generators• Bluewater watermaker 1500GPD – NEW 2014, serviced 2021• Atlas power transformers with balanced load 2021• Back-up seawater pump for A/C system (plumbed)• All pumps painted white except fresh water pump• Awlgrip painted brass thru-hulls, sea strainers• Delta-T air make-up system• Emergency Y-valve pick-up• Fire suppression system• Engine room Awlgrip painted• Chilled water A/C system w/two pick up pumps• 110V outlet at aft bulkhead• Oil change line to cockpit box• Dual Racor fuel filters• (2) Generator gas/water separators• Hot water heater• 110V & 24V lighting• Engine start/stop switches• Engine gauges at entrance• Oil change system• Fuel transfer system• 24V fuel priming pumps• Dual power steering pumps• Headhunter freshwater pump• Access door to crew quarters• Clear acrylic shaft log access covers Hull/Deck/Exterior• Additional fuel tank (total of 3)• Prop pockets to reduce draft• Fiberglass side thru hulls• Recessed trim tab covers• Hydraulic bow thruster• Under mounted FB side handrails (brushed aluminum) that wrap around 18” port & starboard• Awlgrip forward bilge• Awlgrip painted rub rail matches gelcoat• Awlgrip lazarette, all bilges & anchor locker• Fresh water in anchor locker• Bow pulpit w/extended rail• (4) Underwater lights, 2 aft & 2 down• Davit/MarQuipt Tender lift, 2000# hydraulic w/chocks• Oval exhaust outlets• Sealand Magnum Opus heads• Bottom paint – black, 3/2022• Boot stripe – black and silver• Hull color – snow white• Custom line-chain combination: 600’ line w/25’ chain• Hydraulic windlass• Brushed aluminum for bow rail, FB ladder, mezzanine rail & extended FB rails• Full Paint Job November 2012• Underwater lights new 2021 Exclusions• Owner’s personal possessions
Fly Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Luke Brown Yachts – Ft. Lauderdale.
