Viking Yacht 68C For Sale & Buying Center

"Convertible Perfection

        (Fall 2017, New  Gretna, New Jersey): Viking continues its dominance of the sportfishing yacht  industry with the Viking 68, a four-stateroom blue-water  convertible with unmatched performance, bulletproof construction, luxury  interior accommodations and advanced propulsion and boat-control technologies.
          The 68 C is designed  and engineered to function equally as well as a tournament-ready offshore  runner and a cruising yacht with all the conveniences and technology that  you’ve come to expect from Viking. 
          The optional  Seakeeper gyro stabilizer heightens the level of comfort during both fishing  and cruising activities. Anglers do battle in a 176-square foot cockpit, while  guests can watch from an air-conditioned observation mezzanine. 
          Running on Viking’s  proven hull shape with a 12.1-degree transom deadrise, this beautiful  battlewagon delivers a soft ride in rough seas, with a 35-knot cruising speed  and a top end approaching 40-plus knots. An aggressively raked stem, gently  sloping sheer, swept-back black-masked windshield and flying bridge brow  present a powerful yet elegant picture. 
          ACCOMMODATIONS
            Step inside the  deckhouse and enter a world of luxury, comfort, convenience and smart storage  solutions. The four-stateroom, four-head arrangement is sure to please the most  fastidious yachtsman as well as the most particular tournament fishermen. A  high-gloss walnut finish decorates the entire interior, and the salon is a  blueprint of intelligent form and function, utilizing the wide beam to its  maximum potential.
            From the  electrically operated salon door to the pop-up 49-inch HD TV to the day head  with cockpit access to the engineered-stone countertops in the galley, the 68  Convertible flows with luxury conveniences and amenities for comfortable  onboard livability. 
            Frameless windows  fill the spacious salon with an abundance of natural lighting. Air conditioning  flows from hidden registers behind valances to better distribute cooling air  and reduce noise. We’ve placed the electrical panel directly inside the  companionway door at eye level for quick access and operation. 
            Open to the salon,  the 68 C’s walk-around island galley maximizes space while serving as a prime  socializing area that’s loaded with modern conveniences, including Sub-Zero  under- counter refrigeration, and pull-out drawers on aircraft-type slide  mechanisms that lock in place for safe keeping. Opposite the galley, a large  dinette easily accommodates four adults for dinner and additional bar-stool  seating is available at the island galley counter.
            With a layout that  puts the companionway to port, the starboard master stateroom “is nearly the  full beam of the boat, which means you have the space for convenient storage  areas such as his-and-her hanging lockers and credenzas,” says David. “This is  a convenience that’s a difference-maker, one that owners love.” The master  includes a queen-size walkaround bed a maple-lined hanging closet with walnut  doors, 32-inch HD TV and ensuite head with separate shower.
            The forward  stateroom has a walkaround queen size bed that lifts to reveal a cavernous  stowage compartment below. The starboard and crew staterooms feature upper and  lower berths and each is served with a private head and stall shower. The crew  quarters are discretely located, accessed via a separate set of steps off the  companionway.
          COCKPIT
            Observation  mezzanine with port aft facing lounge seating with Sunbrella-covered cushions,  hinged seats, tackle cabinet with pullout drawers and bait freezer. Standard  amenities in the cockpit also include a one-piece anodized aluminum ladder to  the bridge, rounded coamings, recessed stainless-steel hardware, a stereo and  speakers, a large lazarette hatch, fresh and saltwater washdown systems, a  refrigerated chill box in the salon entrance step so you can stay close to the  action throughout the day, a walk-through transom door with lift gate, a molded  nonslip fiberglass sole with aluminum plate reinforcement for fighting chair  placement, flush rod holders, tackle and gaff stowage, in-deck fishwell with a  macerator pump discharge and stowage compartments for gear and an available  circulating livewell. For dockside versatility, port and starboard Glendinning  Cablemaster shore power cords are provided. 
          FLYBRIDGE
            The flying bridge  sports a center console helm providing superb visibility to all quarters.  Electronic trolling valves allow maximum control on the trolling grounds.  Fishing rods stow neatly under port and starboard bench seats, while  electronics nest safely beneath a clear acrylic panel on centerline, which  keeps them dry in any weather yet always within easy view. Forward of the helm  is an additional freezer and bench seat. 
            While this proven  arrangement is a favorite with tournament fishermen, a climate controlled  enclosed bridge with a spiral staircase from the salon also is available, a  popular plan with cruising yachtsmen. In addition to providing comfort and convenience,  the enclosed bridge serves a second salon and private retreat. The forward  control station has all the necessary control switches, lighted instrument and  engines controls along with VIPER (Viking Independent Programmable  Electro-hydraulic Rudder) steering system. A second station is located on the  flying bridge overhang for excellent visibility when docking or fishing. 
          MECHANICALS/ENGINEROOM
            The stand-up  engineroom features Viking’s leading edge powder-coated web-frame  structural-steel engine beds, which are mounted on dedicated transversals for  vibration-free, engine and drive train alignment. Standard fuel capacity is  2,060 gallons in Viking-made fiberglass fuel tanks, which are nestled in the  hull and fiberglassed into place. The tanks mirror the hull bottom to maximize  draw and range and in so doing also contribute to hull strength. If desired,  fuel capacity can be increased to 2,423 gallons.
            As with all Viking  yachts, custom electronic packages and tuna towers can be ordered and  professionally installed by our sister companies Atlantic Marine Electronics  and Palm Beach Towers respectively for turn-key delivery and utmost  satisfaction and performance."