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2001 Viking 65 Convertible “Deal Maker” New arrival

66 ft · Madeira Beach, FL

$995,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Silver King Yachts.

2001 Viking 65 Convertible yacht cruising on open ocean under cloudy sky.

Description

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.

Highlights

Professionally captain maintained
Extensive 2024-2025 refit
Seakeeper SK18 gyrostabilizer installed in 2024
New Garmin electronics package
Furuno Omni 10 360° sonar installed in 2025
Updated twin Onan generators
Complete air conditioning system replacement
Gearboxes rebuilt in 2024
New cockpit teak installed in 2025
Tournament tuna tube system
Starlink high-speed internet
Extensive spare parts inventory included

Mechanical

Twin MTU 16V2000 diesel engines
Approximately 7,200 original hours
Port engine full rebuild completed in 2022 with approximately 1,200 hours since rebuild
Over $90,000 in recent engine services completed
Gearboxes professionally rebuilt in 2024
KryptoQuiet cutlass bearings installed in 2025
New Tides Marine shaft seals installed in 2025
Propellers scanned and tuned in 2025
Complete blast and bottom job completed in 2025

Generators

Twin Onan 29kW generators
Port generator with approximately 2,000 hours
Starboard generator new in 2025 with approximately 1,200 hours

Stabilization

Seakeeper SK18 installed in 2024
Five-year Platinum Warranty
Reduces roll while trolling, drifting, and at anchor

Electronics & Navigation

Triple Garmin GPSMAP 8600 Series displays
Furuno Omni 10 360° sonar installed in 2025
Full Garmin camera system
LTS security camera system
30-day recording capability
Remote viewing through smartphone app
Starlink high-speed internet
Pepwave marine router

Cockpit & Fishing Equipment

Six custom tuna tubes installed in 2024
Two extra-large tuna tubes
Four large tuna tubes
Dometic Eskimo ice chipper
550 pounds per day ice capacity
Six fish boxes
Fish boxes completely re-coiled
New compressor systems
Yacht Armor hull protection
25 feet of hull protection, ideal for dredge fishing
Brand new cockpit teak installed in 2025
Ten underwater lights installed in 2024
New Lumitec LED lighting throughout
Full tournament rigging

Interior

New custom yacht bedding
New premium bunk mattresses
New washer and dryer
New stainless Vitrifrigo refrigerator and freezer drawers
All LED interior lighting
Updated head systems in every bathroom

Air Conditioning & Utility Systems

All new air conditioning compressors installed in 2024
All new air handlers installed in 2024
Watermaker high-pressure pump
New booster pump
Six updated freezer systems
New Dometic Eskimo ice chipper

Entertainment

Complete JL Audio system
New JL speakers
New JL amplifiers
Premium sound throughout interior and exterior

Exterior

New cockpit teak installed in 2025
SeaDek flybridge flooring installed in 2024
Complete helm enclosure installed in 2024
New Lumitec LED lighting throughout
Ten underwater lights

Safety & Security

New Fireboy Marine fire suppression system installed in 2024
LTS security camera monitoring
Garmin camera system
Full-time captain maintained

Additional Equipment

Extensive spare parts inventory included, covering engines, mechanical systems, refrigeration systems, pumps, electrical equipment, and general vessel maintenance.

Location: Maderia Beach, Fl

Shown by appointment only.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$995,000
Year
2001
Make
Viking
Model
65 Convertible
Condition
Used
Type
Sports Fishing Boats, Saltwater Fishing
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Madeira Beach, FLApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
65.83 ft (20.1 m)
Nominal Length
65 ft (19.8 m)
Beam
18.75 ft (5.72 m)
Draft
5.83 ft (1.78 m)
Dry Weight
96,000 lb (43,545 kg)

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
4,370 hp
Total Hours
14,400 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engines
2× MTU MTU 16V2000 · 2,185 hp each · 7,200 hrs · Inboard

Tankage

Fuel
2,000 gal (7,571 L)
Fresh Water
360 gal (1,363 L)
Holding
200 gal (757 L)

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