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2008 Viking Convertible Sold Boat in Port Canaveral, FL US
Built in 2008
Convertible
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60 feet
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Fiberglass/Composite
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HEADS UP is a 2008 60' Viking convertible with a custom Palm Beach Towers fiberglass hardtop and ?Bahama Blue? hull. She is powered by a pair of 1825 hp Caterpillar C32A's and is capable of reaching speed in excess of 40 knots. The engines are covered by Caterpillar Platinum Plus Warranty, with zero deducible until September 2017. She is a three-stateroom, three head model with satin finished interior with the optional VIP forward stateroom layout with cross crossing upper/lower berths. She features the best in electronics including a new Garmin 8000 chart plotter with Fishfinder and Garmin CHIRP transducer. Fishing equipment includes Rupp outriggers, Bluewater chair, teak cockpit and covering boards, bait freezer, Eskimo ice machine, watermaker and custom rod and reel storage lockers.HEADS UP is captain maintained and in impeccable condition!
Recent Highlights
- New Eskimo 540 Ice Chipper installed 12/2016
- Dometic spot zero installed 8/2015
- New Engine and house batteries 12/2016
- 3000hr service completed 8/2016 by Ring Power Caterpillar
SALON
Entering from the cockpit through the sliding fiberglass electric door you are immediately impressed by the sheer size and spaciousness of the salon. To starboard is a large L-shaped Ultraleather lift back style sofa. The sofa lifts easily on gas assist struts giving you access to a sizable storage area. There is a teak hi-lo table adjacent to the sofa. To port is the Optiplex ship?s electrical panel which is at eye level. Below the concave teak counter is a Bose entertainment system with surround sound. A 42? Sharp LCD television is installed above the dinette and is viewable from the anywhere in the salon. Teak valences conceal the air conditioning registers for quiet, thorough cooling. The floor is carpeted with matching runners and the salon windows feature Hunter-Douglas silhouette blinds.
GALLEY
The U-shaped galley layout is very practical for prepping and cooking at sea. The wide granite counter tops provide lots of usable space and include a casual dining spot with two swivel bar stools with seat backs. Beneath the counter you will find drawer style Sub-Zero refrigeration and numerous drawers and lockers. The counter top is fitted with a stainless steel sink and a four-burner surface mount stove. Above is a microwave oven and four wide and deep drawers that slide out giving convenient access and loads of stowage for dinnerware and food items. The galley floor is Amtico teak and holly. The dinette is to starboard and features a large U-shape ultra leather settee with a teak dining table.
Note: Forward of the galley cabinets is a custom rod storage locker which is accessible through a door in the cabin companionway.
MASTER STATEROOM
The Master Stateroom is midship and to port and features a diagonal queen sized island bed flanked with teak end tables. The bed lifts to access storage below and includes a custom fishing reel storage rack which was added by the present owner. Additional storage is in a chest of drawers and large hanging locker. There is also an entertainment system with a 26? Sharp LCD television. The private ensuite Master Head features a granite counter, Amtico flooring, stall shower, Sealand Magnum toilet and linen closet.
GUEST/CREW CABIN
This stateroom is to starboard and features twin lower side-by-side berths with center nightstand, a hanging locker and drawer space. The adjacent head has a private entry from the stateroom and can also be accessed from the companionway and doubles as the day head. It features granite counters, stall shower, Sealand Magnum toilet and Amtico floor.
VIP STATEROOM
The VIP Guest Stateroom is forward and features criss-crossing upper/lower berths. There is a large hanging locker and ample drawer and locker space throughout. The private ensuite head features granite counters, a stall shower, Sealand Magnum toilet and Amtico floor.
GALLEY
- Granite Galley counters
- Amtico galley floor
- Kenyon four-burner glasstop stove
- (2) 2-drawer Sub-Zero 700 BR under counter refrigerators
- (1) 2-drawer Sub-Zero 700 BF under counter freezer
- Sharp Carousel convection microwave oven
- Stainless steel sink with single lever faucet
- Inksinkerator garbage disposal
- Teak dinette table
- Kenmore Elite ice maker (salon)
- Freezer on flybridge
- Refrigerated drink box on flybridge
- Refrigerated salon step
- Whirlpool washer/dryer
- Raritan 20-gallon hot water heater
- Large freezer under cockpit mezzanine seat
ELECTRICAL
- Octoplex power distribution panel ? salon
- Additional Optoplex panel - flybridge
- Two Glendinning Cablemaster reels with 50 amp shore cords
- 120 volt / 240volt ? 60 HZ ? AC system
- 24 volt / 12 volt - DC system
- (2) ISO-Boost 50 voltage stabilizers
- Generator remote start at salon electrical panel
- Battery parallel switch
- Battery isolator switches
- (8) Group 31 batteries
- Mastervolt 24 volt / 100 amp battery charger
- Mastervolt 24 volt / 50 amp battery charger
- Vanner Voltmaster 80 amp battery equalizer
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT
- (3) Furuno 15? multi function displays
- Furuno 72-mile radar
- (2) Furuno GPS chartplotters
- Furuno sounder
- Garmin 8000 chart plotter/fish finder with CHIRP transducer
- Simrad AP-26 Autopilot
- (2) ICOM IC-M604 VHF radios
- Furuno RD-30 multifunction display ? depth/speed/water temp
- Thrane and Thrane satellite telephone with KVH tracphone dome antenna
- FLIR infrared night vision camera
- ACR-URP102 Remote controlled searchlight
- (4) Speco Technologies engine room cameras
- Ritchie compass
ENTERTAINMENT
- KVH Satellite Television with three Direct TV Receivers
- Sharp Aquos 42? LCD Television (salon)
- Sony SLV-D380P DVD/VHS player (salon)
- Bose media center ? audio/visual/AM-FM/DVD/CD player with surround sound speakers and subwoofer
- I-pod docking station
- Sharp Aquos 26? LCD Television (master stateroom)
- Syrens on-board Wi-Fi
- Fusion stereo AM/FM/CD/i-Pod with Sirius satellite radio
FISHING EQUIPMENT
- Rupp triple spreader outriggers
- Rupp center outrigger
- Bluewater fighting chair with rocket launcher and offset base
- Eskimo ice machine
- Teak cockpit and mezzanine deck
- Rolled teak covering boards
- Cockpit mezzanine seat with freezer
- Starboard mezzanine step with ice box and bait tray
- In-deck fish box ? starboard
- In deck ice box and storage box ? port
- Cockpit tackle drawer locker
- Electric reel outlets
- Fresh and saltwater washdowns
- (2) Miya-Epoch US-9 ? 24 volt electric teaser reels
- Transom door (no gate)
- Gaff storage
- (6) Cockpit rod holders
- (6) Haunch rod holders
- (6) Flybridge rail rod holders
- Custom rod storage locker forward of galley cabinets
- Custom reel storage under master stateroom bed
HULL and DECK EQUIPMENT
- Palm Beach Towers custom fiberglass hardtop
- Costa three-sided flybridge enclosure
- Fortress FX-85 anchor with chain and rode in bow locker
- Three Bluewater teak ladder back helm chairs
- Buell Strombos dual trumpet horns
- Transom door
- Cockpit mezzanine seating
- Navigation and anchor lights
- Fybridge courtesy lights
- Cockpit courtesy lights
- Teak helm pod with single lever controls and Caterpillar analog gauges
- Side power electric bow thruster with control buttons on engine lever handles
- Four Blue underwater lights
- Two aft facing quartz hardtop lights
- Dockside fresh water connection
- Cockpit fly cover with side panels (converts to shade cover)
- Cockpit step box
- Varnished teak toe rail
- Bahama blue hull color
- Propeller pockets
- Retractable flush mounted bow and side cleats
- Three Bomar foredeck hatches with Oceanair screens and blackout panels
- Polarized salon windows
- Hunter Douglas roll-up salon window blinds
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- 1825 hp Caterpillar C32A engines with 2510 hours and Caterpillar Platinum Plus warranty with zero deductible until Sept 2017
- ZF transmissions with trolling valves
- Cruisair Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Side power electric bow thruster
- Sea Recovery Aqua-matic 1200 gpd watermaker
- Kidde marine SBS series fire suppression system
- Stanley electric salon door
- Dometic Eskimo ice machine
- Caterpillar digital and analog gauges at helm
- Engine gauges at engine room door
- Bennett trim tabs
- Emergency room remote engine start/stop switches
- Engine room circulating fans
- Thermostatically controlled engine room blowers
- (2) Reverso engine fuel priming pumps
- Delta-T engine room ventilation system
- (2) Engine driven emergency bilge pumps
- Fuel shutoff valves
- 135-gallon holding tank with overboard and dockside discharge
- Three fuel tanks
- External engine seawater strainers
- Strong dripless shaft and rudder log seals
- Seacocks on all lower thru-hull fittings
- Underwater exhaust with idle bypass
- Central vacuum system
- Oberdorfer oil transfer pump with cockpit discharge fitting
- Grundos 120 volt fresh water pump
- Oberdorfer fuel transfer pump
- Sea Star hydraulic power steering
- Dual power steering engine driven pumps
- Dual Racor fuel filters ? engines
- Single Racor fuel filter ? generator
- (5) Rule 3700 automatic bilge pumps with high water alarms
- (2) Whale Gulper dryout bilge pumps
EXLCUSIONS
Owner?s personal effects are excluded from the sale.
HEADS UP is a 2008 60' Viking convertible with a custom Palm Beach Towers fiberglass hardtop and ?Bahama Blue? hull. She is powered by a pair of 1825 hp Caterpillar C32A's and is capable of reaching speed in excess of 40 knots. The engines are covered by Caterpillar Platinum Plus Warranty, with zero deducible until September 2017. She is a three-stateroom, three head model with satin finished interior with the optional VIP forward stateroom layout with cross crossing upper/lower berths. She features the best in electronics including a new Garmin 8000 chart plotter with Fishfinder and Garmin CHIRP transducer. Fishing equipment includes Rupp outriggers, Bluewater chair, teak cockpit and covering boards, bait freezer, Eskimo ice machine, watermaker and custom rod and reel storage lockers.HEADS UP is captain maintained and in impeccable condition!
Recent Highlights
- New Eskimo 540 Ice Chipper installed 12/2016
- Dometic spot zero installed 8/2015
- New Engine and house batteries 12/2016
- 3000hr service completed 8/2016 by Ring Power Caterpillar
SALON
Entering from the cockpit through the sliding fiberglass electric door you are immediately impressed by the sheer size and spaciousness of the salon. To starboard is a large L-shaped Ultraleather lift back style sofa. The sofa lifts easily on gas assist struts giving you access to a sizable storage area. There is a teak hi-lo table adjacent to the sofa. To port is the Optiplex ship?s electrical panel which is at eye level. Below the concave teak counter is a Bose entertainment system with surround sound. A 42? Sharp LCD television is installed above the dinette and is viewable from the anywhere in the salon. Teak valences conceal the air conditioning registers for quiet, thorough cooling. The floor is carpeted with matching runners and the salon windows feature Hunter-Douglas silhouette blinds.
GALLEY
The U-shaped galley layout is very practical for prepping and cooking at sea. The wide granite counter tops provide lots of usable space and include a casual dining spot with two swivel bar stools with seat backs. Beneath the counter you will find drawer style Sub-Zero refrigeration and numerous drawers and lockers. The counter top is fitted with a stainless steel sink and a four-burner surface mount stove. Above is a microwave oven and four wide and deep drawers that slide out giving convenient access and loads of stowage for dinnerware and food items. The galley floor is Amtico teak and holly. The dinette is to starboard and features a large U-shape ultra leather settee with a teak dining table.
Note: Forward of the galley cabinets is a custom rod storage locker which is accessible through a door in the cabin companionway.
MASTER STATEROOM
The Master Stateroom is midship and to port and features a diagonal queen sized island bed flanked with teak end tables. The bed lifts to access storage below and includes a custom fishing reel storage rack which was added by the present owner. Additional storage is in a chest of drawers and large hanging locker. There is also an entertainment system with a 26? Sharp LCD television. The private ensuite Master Head features a granite counter, Amtico flooring, stall shower, Sealand Magnum toilet and linen closet.
GUEST/CREW CABIN
This stateroom is to starboard and features twin lower side-by-side berths with center nightstand, a hanging locker and drawer space. The adjacent head has a private entry from the stateroom and can also be accessed from the companionway and doubles as the day head. It features granite counters, stall shower, Sealand Magnum toilet and Amtico floor.
VIP STATEROOM
The VIP Guest Stateroom is forward and features criss-crossing upper/lower berths. There is a large hanging locker and ample drawer and locker space throughout. The private ensuite head features granite counters, a stall shower, Sealand Magnum toilet and Amtico floor.
GALLEY
- Granite Galley counters
- Amtico galley floor
- Kenyon four-burner glasstop stove
- (2) 2-drawer Sub-Zero 700 BR under counter refrigerators
- (1) 2-drawer Sub-Zero 700 BF under counter freezer
- Sharp Carousel convection microwave oven
- Stainless steel sink with single lever faucet
- Inksinkerator garbage disposal
- Teak dinette table
- Kenmore Elite ice maker (salon)
- Freezer on flybridge
- Refrigerated drink box on flybridge
- Refrigerated salon step
- Whirlpool washer/dryer
- Raritan 20-gallon hot water heater
- Large freezer under cockpit mezzanine seat
ELECTRICAL
- Octoplex power distribution panel ? salon
- Additional Optoplex panel - flybridge
- Two Glendinning Cablemaster reels with 50 amp shore cords
- 120 volt / 240volt ? 60 HZ ? AC system
- 24 volt / 12 volt - DC system
- (2) ISO-Boost 50 voltage stabilizers
- Generator remote start at salon electrical panel
- Battery parallel switch
- Battery isolator switches
- (8) Group 31 batteries
- Mastervolt 24 volt / 100 amp battery charger
- Mastervolt 24 volt / 50 amp battery charger
- Vanner Voltmaster 80 amp battery equalizer
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT
- (3) Furuno 15? multi function displays
- Furuno 72-mile radar
- (2) Furuno GPS chartplotters
- Furuno sounder
- Garmin 8000 chart plotter/fish finder with CHIRP transducer
- Simrad AP-26 Autopilot
- (2) ICOM IC-M604 VHF radios
- Furuno RD-30 multifunction display ? depth/speed/water temp
- Thrane and Thrane satellite telephone with KVH tracphone dome antenna
- FLIR infrared night vision camera
- ACR-URP102 Remote controlled searchlight
- (4) Speco Technologies engine room cameras
- Ritchie compass
ENTERTAINMENT
- KVH Satellite Television with three Direct TV Receivers
- Sharp Aquos 42? LCD Television (salon)
- Sony SLV-D380P DVD/VHS player (salon)
- Bose media center ? audio/visual/AM-FM/DVD/CD player with surround sound speakers and subwoofer
- I-pod docking station
- Sharp Aquos 26? LCD Television (master stateroom)
- Syrens on-board Wi-Fi
- Fusion stereo AM/FM/CD/i-Pod with Sirius satellite radio
FISHING EQUIPMENT
- Rupp triple spreader outriggers
- Rupp center outrigger
- Bluewater fighting chair with rocket launcher and offset base
- Eskimo ice machine
- Teak cockpit and mezzanine deck
- Rolled teak covering boards
- Cockpit mezzanine seat with freezer
- Starboard mezzanine step with ice box and bait tray
- In-deck fish box ? starboard
- In deck ice box and storage box ? port
- Cockpit tackle drawer locker
- Electric reel outlets
- Fresh and saltwater washdowns
- (2) Miya-Epoch US-9 ? 24 volt electric teaser reels
- Transom door (no gate)
- Gaff storage
- (6) Cockpit rod holders
- (6) Haunch rod holders
- (6) Flybridge rail rod holders
- Custom rod storage locker forward of galley cabinets
- Custom reel storage under master stateroom bed
HULL and DECK EQUIPMENT
- Palm Beach Towers custom fiberglass hardtop
- Costa three-sided flybridge enclosure
- Fortress FX-85 anchor with chain and rode in bow locker
- Three Bluewater teak ladder back helm chairs
- Buell Strombos dual trumpet horns
- Transom door
- Cockpit mezzanine seating
- Navigation and anchor lights
- Fybridge courtesy lights
- Cockpit courtesy lights
- Teak helm pod with single lever controls and Caterpillar analog gauges
- Side power electric bow thruster with control buttons on engine lever handles
- Four Blue underwater lights
- Two aft facing quartz hardtop lights
- Dockside fresh water connection
- Cockpit fly cover with side panels (converts to shade cover)
- Cockpit step box
- Varnished teak toe rail
- Bahama blue hull color
- Propeller pockets
- Retractable flush mounted bow and side cleats
- Three Bomar foredeck hatches with Oceanair screens and blackout panels
- Polarized salon windows
- Hunter Douglas roll-up salon window blinds
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- 1825 hp Caterpillar C32A engines with 2510 hours and Caterpillar Platinum Plus warranty with zero deductible until Sept 2017
- ZF transmissions with trolling valves
- Cruisair Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Side power electric bow thruster
- Sea Recovery Aqua-matic 1200 gpd watermaker
- Kidde marine SBS series fire suppression system
- Stanley electric salon door
- Dometic Eskimo ice machine
- Caterpillar digital and analog gauges at helm
- Engine gauges at engine room door
- Bennett trim tabs
- Emergency room remote engine start/stop switches
- Engine room circulating fans
- Thermostatically controlled engine room blowers
- (2) Reverso engine fuel priming pumps
- Delta-T engine room ventilation system
- (2) Engine driven emergency bilge pumps
- Fuel shutoff valves
- 135-gallon holding tank with overboard and dockside discharge
- Three fuel tanks
- External engine seawater strainers
- Strong dripless shaft and rudder log seals
- Seacocks on all lower thru-hull fittings
- Underwater exhaust with idle bypass
- Central vacuum system
- Oberdorfer oil transfer pump with cockpit discharge fitting
- Grundos 120 volt fresh water pump
- Oberdorfer fuel transfer pump
- Sea Star hydraulic power steering
- Dual power steering engine driven pumps
- Dual Racor fuel filters ? engines
- Single Racor fuel filter ? generator
- (5) Rule 3700 automatic bilge pumps with high water alarms
- (2) Whale Gulper dryout bilge pumps
EXLCUSIONS
Owner?s personal effects are excluded from the sale.
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Overview from around the web 2008 Viking Convertible
Customers praise the 2008 Viking Convertible for its exceptional build quality and reliable performance on the water
Many highlight its spacious and well-appointed cockpit, ideal for both fishing and entertaining. The vessel’s powerful engines and smooth handling receive positive remarks, making it a favorite among anglers seeking offshore capabilities. Additionally, owners appreciate the comfortable cabin accommodations and thoughtful design features that enhance long trips. Overall, the 2008 Viking Convertible is recognized for blending luxury, functionality, and durability in a versatile sportfishing platform.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2008 Viking Convertible is a well-regarded sportfishing yacht known for its performance and fishing capabilities. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Solid Construction: Built with Viking’s reputation for quality craftsmanship, offering durability and reliability.
Spacious Cockpit: Generous cockpit space ideal for serious sportfishing activities, providing ample room for crew and gear.
Powerful Performance: Equipped with robust engines delivering excellent speed and handling, suitable for offshore fishing excursions.
Comfortable Interior: Well-appointed accommodations with a practical layout, including multiple staterooms and a functional galley.
Advanced Fishing Features: Includes high-quality fishing amenities such as rod holders, tackle storage, and fish boxes.
Cons
Fuel Consumption: Powerful engines mean higher fuel usage, which can add up on long trips.
Maintenance Costs: As a high-performance sportfishing yacht, upkeep and maintenance can be more intensive and costly.
Limited Tender Storage: Some owners note limited space for storing tenders or additional watercraft.
Older Electronics: Depending on upgrades, the original 2008 electronics and navigation systems may be outdated and require modernization.
Made For
The 2008 Viking Convertible is ideal for serious anglers and sportfishing enthusiasts who demand a high-performance, reliable vessel. It’s perfect for those who enjoy offshore fishing with family and friends, offering a spacious cockpit, advanced fishing features, and comfortable accommodations for extended trips. This boat is suited for individuals seeking a versatile, well-built sportfisher that combines luxury, functionality, and durability on the water.
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