2004 Viking Sport Fisherman Sold Boat in FL US

Vessel Walkthrough The Viking 52C is the sharpest looking, hottest performing Convertible in her class. Ascending from Viking's highly respected blue-water gene pool, the 52 Convertible represents more than four decades of leading-edge engineering and craftsmanship. Her new hull form takes advantage of high-performance turbo-charged diesels to deliver amazing speeds and noteworthy efficiency. Her sharpened stem rake rips through head seas with ease while her fairbody running sections deliver fingertip control in following seas.
Serious fishermen, rave about the cockpit. Its uncluttered look neatly hides built-in features like gaff and tagging stick racks and more than enough bait and tackle stowage to campaign the tournament trail for a season. Inside the 52C you will experience a level of luxury and detailing common aboard only custom yachts. But our unyielding commitment to excellence is your assurance your Viking 52C is better than custom.

The wide beam carries well aft and affords a cordial and surprisingly spacious salon replete with professionally designed upholstery, window treatments and drapery. Indirect and overhead lighting create a personal touch for entertaining and relaxing, while air conditioning gently flows from behind the valances to maximize comfort while minimizing noise and drafts. An L-shaped lounge to port is the ideal spot to relax after a day scouring drop-offs and weedlines. If unexpected guests arrive, you can treat them to the plush and inviting sleeper sofa. Convenient stowage below accommodates pillows, shams and other bulky accessories.

To starboard behind beautifully hand-finished teak joinery capped with bull-nose molding is the Viking home theatre audio/visual system, a standard upgrade matched to a 27-inch television.

The U-shaped galley, lined with solid surface countertops, fiddle rail, sink and resilient flooring, is a model of practicality for seagoing families. Meal prep is as easy as rigging a balao thanks to considerable stowage behind lustrous teak joinery, concealed appliances and large capacity undercounter deep-drawer refrigeration. A trash compactor or dishwasher is available, depending upon your cruising needs. Opposite the galley, the dinette accommodates four comfortably and there is more stowage space beneath the settee. Large, frameless windows let in plenty of natural light.

The offset companionway maximizes interior space and privacy in the posh three-stateroom layout. In the master stateroom to port, there is a queen-size walk-around berth that lifts to access major stowage. Teak night tables flank the upholstered headboard. The hull side is lined with a built-in credenza that demonstrates Viking's craftsmanship and attention to detail. And when you nestle in after a pleasant day on the fishing grounds, you can enjoy a relaxing evening watching television, or listening to music.

Due to the generous beam, a queen-size walk-around berth is featured in the forward stateroom in the standard layout. Or, if you prefer, an alternative arrangement with upper and lower berths is available. The expanded size of the lower berth with this plan is a nice touch. Sleeping accommodations in the starboard stateroom also are upper and lower berths. Again, thanks to the beam, this cabin is especially roomy and highlights Viking's commitment to thoughtful design. An alcove adjoining this stateroom conceals a washer and dryer, while the central vacuum system nests in the companionway steps.

Both heads, each with a stall shower, feature private access from the staterooms. The starboard head also can be reached from the companionway to serve day guests.

A space-saving athwartships anodized aluminum ladder leads to the flying bridge. Topside, power-assisted hydraulic steering delivers lightening-fast response and hydraulic controls operate effortlessly for rapid transit. Standard features include a Glendinning engine synchronizer, twin adjustable pedestal seats, recessed electronic stowage in three weather-proof consoles, stereo speakers, an L-shaped lounge ahead of the helm and a starboard bench with an aft facing jump seat.

Visibility is superb for fishing and navigation. Popular custom features available include a fiberglass helm pod, single-lever electronic controls, trolling valves and a six-place rocket launcher.

The 145-square-foot cockpit levels the playing field when seeking the wiliest billfish. Experienced anglers will appreciate subtle amenities like the extended flying bridge deck that shades the cockpit and the grippy nonslip on the fiberglass sole. The console molded into the aft bulkhead houses a bait freezer, a rigging station, a tackle locker and provides engineroom access. A refrigerated step cooler keep the crew refreshed without missing any action. A 4' 7" long recessed fishwell is framed by stowage wells, one of which can be converted to a 40-gallon livewell. Flush rodholders, salt and freshwater washdowns, a Glendinning Cablemaster and a transom door are standard.

Whether your passion is spending the weekend at the canyon or cruising through the Abacos for a month, the 52 Convertible will deliver you in style, safety and total comfort.
Accommodations The décor of this yacht is the luxury edition with upgraded fabrics, brass hardware and more. The entrance to the salon is by an automatic electric sliding door. The sofa is Ultraleather with storage below and has a complete cover to protect it when fishing, so it looks spotless when entertaining. The carpets also have runners to keep them looking perfect after a day of fishing, and there is Amtico teak and holly flooring inside the door. The dinette table is teak with a teak pedestal and more teak in the valances and lambrequins.
The Viking Home Theater has KVH satellite TV with two receivers so different channels can be watched at the same time. The big TV is a 42" Sony plasma along with 15" Sharp LCD TVs in the VIP and master. There is an XM radio for offshore reception and an extra Icom MC-602 VHF radio in the salon.
Moving forward the master stateroom has a system #1 mattress upgrade, and a raised outboard credenza to give more storage space than standard. The starboard stateroom plus the forward also have system #1 upgraded mattresses and the layout forward is upper and lower berths to add versatility.
Cockpit ANXIETY ATTACK has been captain maintained and is in excellent condition. Most of the options available from Viking were built on the yacht, plus numerous after market items. The first item noticed is the light green hull and the full teak package in the cockpit to set this Viking off from many others. The teak covering boards wrap inside the coaming, much harder to fabricate but much better looking and better non skid too. The Ultimate Tuna chair is by Release Marine, along with 6 Release Marine "no-bolt" style rod holders and three more rod holders in each haunch. The Eskimo ice machine is plumbed to push ice into either port or starboard fish box, and the center fish box has a macerator and a live well in the sole. The Rupp outriggers are triple rigged with quick releases and coated with Edison Clearkote for corrosion resistance. The shotgun outrigger is a custom installation. Other cockpit specialties are a custom sink with removable cutting board, custom bucket holders in the lazerette, tackle center in engine room access, and an upgraded high pressure pump in the lazerette. Flybridge The custom fiberglass hardtop with drop down radio box is by Palm Beach Towers and the underside has been painted to match the hull in light green. Molded into the top are two 300 watt quartz lights on dimmers. The aluminum is polished in place of being brushed, and all aluminum has been coated with Edison Clearkote including the custom 8 rod rocket launcher.
The helm pod is varnished teak by Release Marine with their custom steering wheel, running power steering, and custom single lever electronic controls also from Release Marine. To complete the package from Release Marine are two custom helm chairs. To protect the helmsman is a three sided Strataglass enclosure with zippered vents on the front panels.
The helmsman has great access to the recessed electronics box and also recessed in the overhead are electric teaser reels with the larger 24 volt Miya Epoch US-9. For cruising tunes there four stereo speakers on two separate volume controls.
Hull & Deck The hull has been painted with Awlgrip in a light green, with dark green bottom paint, and a custom two part boot stripe. The bow pulpit has been deleted and the bow cleats have been installed farther aft. The side handrails have been mounted under the bridge recess. Installed in the hull itself are underwater lights. Engine & Mechanical Equipment

• MAN V12 1300 HP diesels with 2400 hours
• Engine room painted with Awlgrip
• Voltage stabilizer Transformer
• 600 Gallon/day watermaker with auto backflush
• 24v fuel priming pumps

• All pumps painted white Awlgrip
• Brass thru-hulls & sea strainers in bilges and engine room painted w/Awlgrip
• Oil exchange system on Mains, Gears, and Generator
• Dual power steering pumps
• Snap On tool box

Electronics

• (2)ICOM MC-602 VHF
• ICOM MC-602 VHF in salon
• ICOM MC-802 Single Side Band
• Northstar 962 Plotter with hard drive
• 10" Northstar 6000i
• (2) Simrad 15" monitors
• Furuno RD-30
• Furuno LC-30 Mk II

• Simrad AP-26 Autopilot
• Simrad Radar
• Simrad bottom machine
• HP/Compaq PCU under console with chart downloads Wheatherproof mouse on bridge
• KVH sattelite phone with dummy dome to balance
• KVH sattelite TV with 2 recievers
• Remote spotlight

Brokers Comments Most of these 52 Vikings are owner operated, it is an easy size to handle and maintain, but this boat has been captain maintained. Not a part time guy a few days a week, but a full time captain to keep everything spotless, polished, waxed, and in Bristol fashion. And not a captain who learned by taking some courses, the current captain is the son of a captain who takes pride in his work.