2001 Viking Convertible

About This Vessel

This 2001 Viking Convertible, measures 65 ft, and is located in Maderia Beach, Florida, powered by 2x MTU MTU 16V2000 2185.00HP.

2001 Viking 65 Convertible Sportfish “Deal Maker”Tournament Proven. Extensively Updated. Ready to Fish.When only a proven tournament platform will do, “Deal Maker” stands apart as one of the most comprehensively updated 65’ Viking Convertibles currently available on the market.Professionally maintained by a full-time captain and crew and actively operated in a premier offshore sportfishing program, this Viking has received an extraordinary level of mechanical, cosmetic, and systems upgrades over the past two years.Every major component has been addressed to provide her next owner with a reliable, tournament-capable platform requiring little to no immediate investment.Whether your plans include tournament fishing, charter operations, or long-range cruising throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, or East Coast, “Deal Maker” delivers the performance, reliability, and fishability that made the Viking 65 one of the most respected sportfishing yachts ever built.HighlightsProfessionally captain maintainedExtensive 2024-2025 refitSeakeeper SK18 gyrostabilizer installed in 2024New Garmin electronics packageFuruno Omni 10 360° sonar installed in 2025Updated twin Onan generatorsComplete air conditioning system replacementGearboxes rebuilt in 2024New cockpit teak installed in 2025Tournament tuna tube systemStarlink high-speed internetExtensive spare parts inventory includedSeller will cover transportation cost back to FloridaMechanicalTwin MTU 16V2000 diesel enginesApproximately 7,200 original hoursPort engine full rebuild completed in 2022 with approximately 1,200 hours since rebuildOver $90,000 in recent engine services completedGearboxes professionally rebuilt in 2024KryptoQuiet cutlass bearings installed in 2025New Tides Marine shaft seals installed in 2025Propellers scanned and tuned in 2025Complete blast and bottom job completed in 2025GeneratorsTwin Onan 29kW generatorsPort generator with approximately 2,000 hoursStarboard generator new in 2025 with approximately 1,200 hoursStabilizationSeakeeper SK18 installed in 2024Five-year Platinum WarrantyReduces roll while trolling, drifting, and at anchorElectronics & NavigationTriple Garmin GPSMAP 8600 Series displaysFuruno Omni 10 360° sonar installed in 2025Full Garmin camera systemLTS security camera system30-day recording capabilityRemote viewing through smartphone appStarlink high-speed internetPepwave marine routerCockpit & Fishing EquipmentSix custom tuna tubes installed in 2024Two extra-large tuna tubesFour large tuna tubesDometic Eskimo ice chipper550 pounds per day ice capacitySix fish boxesFish boxes completely re-coiledNew compressor systemsYacht Armor hull protection25 feet of hull protection, ideal for dredge fishingBrand new cockpit teak installed in 2025Ten underwater lights installed in 2024New Lumitec LED lighting throughoutFull tournament riggingInteriorNew custom yacht beddingNew premium bunk mattressesNew washer and dryerNew stainless Vitrifrigo refrigerator and freezer drawersAll LED interior lightingUpdated head systems in every bathroomAir Conditioning & Utility SystemsAll new air conditioning compressors installed in 2024All new air handlers installed in 2024Watermaker high-pressure pumpNew booster pumpSix updated freezer systemsNew Dometic Eskimo ice chipperEntertainmentComplete JL Audio systemNew JL speakersNew JL amplifiersPremium sound throughout interior and exteriorExteriorNew cockpit teak installed in 2025SeaDek flybridge flooring installed in 2024Complete helm enclosure installed in 2024New Lumitec LED lighting throughoutTen underwater lightsSafety & SecurityNew Fireboy Marine fire suppression system installed in 2024LTS security camera monitoringGarmin camera systemFull-time captain maintainedAdditional EquipmentExtensive spare parts inventory included, covering engines, mechanical systems, refrigeration systems, pumps, electrical equipment, and general vessel maintenance.Location: Maderia Beach, FlShown by appointment only. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is