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1999 Viking 72 Sport Fish

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TURNKEY 72 VIKING ***PRICED TO SELL***

Welcome aboard the  1999 VIKING 72 ENCLOSED BRIDGE"REEL BLONDE" . She has only had three owners her entire life and has been captained maintained with an open checkbook since new. " REEL   BLONDE" has had a its recent 3000 HOUR SERVICE and substantial upgrades including new bottom job, hull paint job, upgraded electronics, all new apliances, teak decks and a great deal more. She had a recent interior refit in 2019 and it shows. Brand New Bottom Paint and prop speed as well! She is equipped to be both a fishing machine and a well laid out family cruiser. Her spectacular 4 stateroom layout includes a full beam master aft, versatile guest rooms including crew and everything you would expect in fit and finish from VIKING Yachts. Her enclosed bridge provides another level of comfort and weather protection underway and additional living space while at rest. The cockpit of REEL BLONDE  offers the best of both worlds in hard core fishability and cruising amenities. The center piece of her massive cockpit is the high gloss full size teak fighting chair. Her tournament tested cockpit is capable of tackling the world's most elusive gamefish. The teak laden cockpit also offers the beauty and comforts that lend itself well to entertaining and cruising. The raised mezzanine level is a shaded perch to sit and converse or enjoy a cocktail dockside or underway.   REEL BLONDE  represents exceptional value in the large enclosed bridge market. Vessel is located in the best slip in downtown Tampa and the slip is transferable. Do not miss this unique opportunity. Below please find a list of highlights and features followed by a vessel walkthrough that will further demonstrate why the  1999 VIKING 72 ENCLOSED BRIDGE REEL BLONDE  should be your boat of choice.

• Viking Yachts pedigree and quality
• 2000 series MTU power 1800 hp 3000 Hour Service Completed
• Brand New Garmin Electronics and JL/Fusion sound system
• Enclosed bridge for comfort and weather protection
• Full tower for hard core fishing
• Walker Bay Tender 16 ft with 75 hp Honda under warranty
• Hydraulic davit on the bow
• New AC and Chillers
• Freshwater systems completely redone
• Updated Heat Exchangers
• Tournament tested cockpit with fighting chair, ICE CHIPPER, bait freezer, transom livewell, in deck livewell, fishboxes, and rod storage
• Mezzanine seating
• Teak decks and covering boards
• Updated GARMIN electronics with CHIRP sounder
• Full Paint (Shark Grey) by Viking 2020 and Custom transom with 24 kt gold flakes
• Custom spray rails
• GOST Alarm and Camera System
• Bow thruster
• Exceptional 4 stateroom layout with FULL BEAM MASTER
• Updated galley appliances including a Full-Size Refrigerator
• Updated interior décor, carpet 
• Brand New Exterior upholstery
• Blue Water Cockpit Table
• New Tv's Throughout
• LED lighting inside and Out and Sea vision Underwater lights
• Eskimo Ice Maker 
• Dive Tank Compressor
• Engine Room cameras and AC
• Flir Thermal Cameras

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Viking 72 Convertible

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• LOA: 72′ 8
• Beam: 20′ 0
• Draft: 5′ 9
• Displacement: 129,700 lbs.

Tank Capacities

• Fuel: 2,590 gal.
• Water: 370 gal.

Power Options

• Twin MAN V12-1550CRM, 1550hp
• Twin CAT C32A, 1925hp
• Twin MTU 12V-2000 M96L, 1945hp
• Twin MTU 16V-2000 M96L, 2635hp

Once you enter the cockpit of the Viking 72, you will immediately notice the immense size of the vessel, highlighted by the 209 square foot cockpit. This boat may have been built to accommodate luxurious long range cruises, but Viking made sure to also pack this model full of space and features for serious sportfishing. The 72 offers a set of massive in-deck fishboxes, plenty of tackle storage and freezer space, and even a Seakeeper for when the seas get rough.

Entering the salon of the Viking 72, you will find a J-shaped sofa, day head, a U-shaped galley with custom granite countertops, crown molding on the upper cabinetry, and a large walk-in pantry forward. There is also an optional layout which offers an open galley and an L-shaped sofa for those looking for a more open floorplan. Going below, you will find a three-quarter-beam master stateroom, a guest stateroom to port, a VIP stateroom forward, and a crew quarters aft, all equipped with a private head and shower.

The main differences in layouts come with the optional enclosed bridge. The enclosed bridge salon mirrors the open bridge plan with the addition of a circular staircase to the enclosed bridge helm, which also serves as a second salon with an L-shaped sofa, cocktail table, refrigerator and entertainment center. With the open convertible bridge, there are three helm chairs, benches to port and starboard, along with another seating area forward.

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LADY KARIMAN 72' | Viking | 1999

$ 1,195,000.

The Viking Motoryacht has long been recognized as a highly technical manufacturer whose designs reflect a strong emphases on modern styling and quality construction. A beautifully designed yacht, this Viking rides on a solid fiberglass deep-V hull with a wide beam and propelled tunnels to reduce draft. LADY KARIMAN is one of the nicest examples of the 72' Viking MY. She was built to order and as a result has several upgrades and custom features that won't be found on other 72's. Her layout features four staterooms and three heads plus crew quarters. As you enter through the salon, there is a large leather sofa to port and entertainment center to starboard along with an icemaker, refrigerator and glass/bottle storage. As you move forward up two steps, there is a staircase to starboard with interior access to the flybridge.

• BUILDER Viking
• MODEL MY Sport Cruiser
• YEAR BUILT 1999
• HULL Fiberglass
• ENGINES Twin MAN's D22482LE404
• LOCATION Fort Lauderdale, FL
• CENTRAL AGENT David Wiest

About This Listing

Office: 954-525-7484 Cell: 954-980-3451 Email: [email protected]

Robert J Cury

Robert J. Cury opened the doors of RJC Yacht Sales and Charter in 1997 after a highly successful career at Broward Marine as Director of Sales and spent five years at Hatteras of Lauderdale as Sales Manager.

As principle of RJC Yacht Sales and Charter, Bob brings over 30 years of experience in the yachting business to his clients. His cumulative background in design, brokerage and new construction allows him to specialize in the sale of larger, late-model pedigree motor yachts and sport fishermen and provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of both the existing yacht market as well as new construction.

Whether marketing your yacht for sale or selecting a suitable yacht for purchase, Bob offers the highest level of knowledge, professionalism and honesty in an effort to initiate and maintain long-term relationships.

Office: 954-525-7484 Cell: 954-261-5250 Email: [email protected]

David Wiest

David Wiest has been an associate of RJC Yacht Sales and Charter since 1999, specializing in the sale of late model Motoryachts and Sportfisherman.

David began his career in yachting in the early 1990's as a Corporate Controller and CFO with The Allied Marine Group. In 1994, David joined Broward Marine as CFO where he met Robert Cury and together worked as the senior management team. In 1999, David joined Bob at RJC Yacht Sales as a broker primarilyrepresenting larger, late model Motoryachts and Tri-Deck Motoryachts.

During his successful career, David has been fortunate to sell many vessels including his first sale of the 1997 115' Broward MY, C-VENTURE, the 132' Amels TDMY, MONTE CARLO, the 130' Northern Marine TDMY, MAGIC, the 106' Lazzara MY, 24 KARAT, 122' Burger TDMY, LADY GAYLE MARINE, the 105' Azimut MY, LADY CAROLE, the 150' Richmond TDMY, STATUS QUO and recently, the 150' Richmond TDMY, EXCELLENCE.

Office: 954-525-7484 Cell: 954-658-2693 Email: [email protected]

Raymond Young

Raymond Young joined Hatteras of Lauderdale after graduating from University of Tampa, Florida. He has captained yachts extensively on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans including the Western Mediterranean. He currently holds a 1600 / 3000 Ton USCG Master License, as well as a MCA CLASS IV license.

Raymond has been involved with the construction of several large yachts including a custom 82' Hatteras, 112' Broward, 98' Westship, along with a 124', 141' and 157' Christensen. He managed each project from contract, to delivery, to captaining.

Over the past 20 years, Raymond has developed a wealth of knowledge from building, managing and running yachts. Raymond has established close relationships with shipyards, builders, designers, architects, yacht captains, and brokerage houses. As your yacht broker, Raymond can offer his experience and knowledge, assuring you a positive yachting experience.

Office: 954-525-7484 Cell: 954-214-1967 Email: [email protected]

Michael Strassel

Mike's 34 years of marine expertise has resulted in the sale and management of thousands of production Yachts from Hatteras, Viking, Bertram, Tiara, Princess, Azimut, Ferretti and Benetti. Utilizing this experience to begin the next phase of his yacht sales career by joining, RJC Yacht Sales, as a broker and member of their experienced yacht sales team. Mike is well qualified to assist with every phase of purchase and ownership for yachts of all sizes and pedigree. His experience in delivering and managing a wide variety of medium to large production, semi-custom yachts is an ideal collaboration with the experience team at RJC Yachts. Mike will assist in every aspect of purchase, sale and ownership for vessels of every size, make and pedigree.

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Nicole Caulfield

Nicole Caulfield serves as the director of charter marketing & sales for RJC Yacht Sales and Charter overseeing sales, marketing, client relations, scheduling, and charter management.

Prior to joining RJC Yacht Sales and Charter, Nicole worked on board yachts as a crew member for nearly ten years. She travelled throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Great Lakes, the US East Coast, Pacific Northwest, and Eastern and Western Canada.

Nicole still enjoys yachting and the ocean and spends much of her free time in the Bahamas with her husband who is a yacht captain and their two sons.

Office: 954-525-7484 --> Email: [email protected]

Kelli Field

Kelli Field has been in the yachting industry for twenty years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to RJC Yacht Sales daily. Kelli and Bob began working together at Broward Yacht Sales where she was a yacht listing secretary.

In 1997, Kelli joined Bob when he started RJC Yacht Sales and Charter. Kelli has been an integral part of the RJC office and the face of the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami International Boat Shows.

2025 Viking 72'

Description

Viking’s legendary reputation for building peerless sportfishing yachts continues to wave its reign with the design of the 72 Viking Yacht Enclosed Bridge. The 72' EB offers ground breaking blue-water performance, style, and engineering.

The standard Enclosed Bridge salon mirrors the Open Bridge plan with the addition of a circular staircase to the enclosed bridge helm, which serves as a second salon with an L-shape sofa, a cocktail table, refrigeration, and an entertainment center. An open galley, an L-shape sofa, and crossover berths in the forward stateroom layout also are available. The day head is standard on both versions.

With a 209 square foot cockpit and a second salon on the enclosed bridge, the Viking 72 Enclosed Bridge delivers the best of both worlds. Viking continues to raise the bar by incorporating the best in design and performance.

Call today to speak to one of our Viking specialists about this Viking 72 model or any other Viking Yacht of interest.

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Specifications

VK72-TBD-EB

72' 8" (22.15 Meters)

Power - New

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Engine options.

• MAN / V12 1550CRM 1550 MHP Base

• CAT / C32A 1925CRM 1925 MHP Option

• CAT / C32B 2025CRM 2025 MHP Option

• CAT / C32B 2400CRM 2433 MHP Option

• MTU Series 2000 / V12 M96X 2002 MHP Option

• MTU Series 2000 / V16 M96L 2635 MHP Option

For more information about this yacht, please contact Viking Yachts.

For more information about this yacht, please contact Viking Yachts . We look forward to working with you!

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Being such a popular model, the Viking 72 Motor Yacht was one of the largest yachts produced in its era (1980s and 1990s). Over the years the Viking 72 Motor Yacht has had some changes and upgrades to accommodate the growing technology and style. The floorplan aboard this yacht is a four-stateroom layout and throughout the years the layouts have varied.

There is no better professional yacht brokerage firm in the industry to help you find the right Viking 72 Motor Yacht currently on or off the market. With over 150 yacht brokers worldwide, United has an unbelievable network of both buyers and sellers. We use this to our advantage to help find our customers the right boat for them. There are a lot of available used Viking Yachts available and our experienced brokers will research the history of whichever vessels meet your criteria.

Already have a boat? We can sell it for you quickly and efficiently using the most cutting-edge marketing techniques available. We don’t just put it on the MLS and wait by the phone. United uses the most advanced marketing tools available from our Google marketing efforts to social media to our email database that consists of more than 75,000 people. So, whether you are looking to buy a pre-owned Viking 72 Motor Yacht or looking to sell your existing boat, let the team at United help you achieve your boating goals.

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Viking 72: Fin Chaser

• By Patrick Sciacca
• Updated: December 9, 2016

A surreal, teal-tone sea painted by a phytoplankton bloom off Atlantic City, New ­Jersey, was calm and serene. That is, until 72 feet and 132,158 pounds of sport-fishing machine powered by twin 2,635 hp MTU diesels got a hold of it.

Viking Yachts’ 72 Convertible flew across the water at an average 37.4-knot, 2,000 rpm cruise speed. The engines were running at just 78 percent load and ­burning 198 gph. At wide-open throttle, my test vessel made 45.5 knots while her engines burned 258 gph. This fishing machine’s fast cruise was 40 knots at 2,120 rpm and 80 percent engine load. Wow.

The builder’s second-generation ­Viking Independent Programmable Electro-­hydraulic Rudder (VIPER) steering ­enabled our 72C to carve two boat-length turns with catlike agility. The VIPER system is fly-by-wire, and you can adjust the amount of toe for each rudder, resulting in a responsive wheel.

In addition to being fast and nimble on the run, the 72C has handling that means fish should be afraid. Our test vessel backed down smoke-free at 7 knots and spun on a dime.

Anglers will also appreciate the 209-square-foot cockpit. In-deck fish boxes will hold the biggest bigeye tuna, or they can be used as livewells to hold all the day’s goggle-eyes.

Need more live-bait space? Two quick-connects in the cockpit scuppers can be used to add on-deck livewells. Dead-bait freezer space in the ­mezzanine will hold enough ballyhoo, mullet and mackerel for several tournaments.

Viking owners use their vessels. As a regular tournament fisherman, I’ve seen these yachts in large numbers from New Jersey to Costa Rica. To handle the rigors of regular runs to distant canyons where the seas can be as challenging as the fish being chased, Viking builds the 72C with a vacuum-infused fiberglass hull. Baltek end-grain balsa core and Airex foam core add strength without weight. Her fine entry and planing hull form make her seakindly too.

The 72 Convertible follows the Viking 70 Convertible — a model that saw 36 hulls built and sold to date. Could the 72C equal that success?

We’ll see. Nineteen of them had been sold by the time we tested Hull No. 1.

Whether you want your fishing machine larger or smaller, open or enclosed, Viking offers big-game enthusiasts options.

The newest in Viking’s express sport-fisherman line running from 42 to 52 feet, this yacht has two mirrored bridge-deck tables with bench seats and three helm seats to keep the captain and crew within earshot when on the hunt. Two staterooms are belowdecks.

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Adventure awaits. This 205,000-pound vessel can hold 4,015 gallons of diesel, which makes her a true go-anywhere sport-fishing yacht. She also has six staterooms for owners, guests and crew.

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Boat Review: Viking 72 SF

• By Robert Ullberg
• Updated: October 12, 2001

It has been said that the process of designing a boat can best be described with the word “compromise.” If that is true, then Viking’s flagship 72 SF – the company’s newest and largest hull to date – must be a compromise between a 40-foot sportfisherman and a 130-foot luxury yacht. The only problem is, it’s kinda hard to find the areas that Viking compromised on to reach this impressive balance.

Certainly, the well-equipped bait-prep center and 216-square-foot cockpit provides plenty of room for the fishing. And no other boat in this class offers such luxurious features as a spiral staircase leading from the salon to the enclosed bridge and a full-width master stateroom amidships.

Last winter, we had the opportunity to fish hull No. 3 – a dealer boat still bristling from the factory – off the coast of Fort Lauderdale with HMY Yacht Sales’ Capt. Richard Coolbaugh and mate Mike LaFleur. While the sailfish failed to cooperate with our kite flying efforts, we did see enough to convince us that this hull will bring the 70-foot size range credibility as a legitimate platform for luxurious sport fishing.

Belowdecks Styling on the 72 is typical Viking: conservative color schemes with plenty of the unrivaled teak woodwork that Viking is famous for. The centerpiece of the salon is undoubtedly the spiral staircase leading up to the bridge. This staircase is designed so well to be non-intrusive (you hardly notice it at all up on the bridge), it’s easy to forgive its 18-inch width and somewhat steep ascent.

Headroom in the main salon is 7’0″, which is reduced to 6’5″ for the galley level. The two steps up to this level provide additional headroom for the full-beam master stateroom directly below. This owner’s suite, one of the largest I’ve seen until getting up to the 80-foot class, features a king-size bed, extra-wide head with double vanity and extra-large his-and-hers cedar closets.

The 72 also boasts sleeping accommodations for six guests in the three additional staterooms, each with its own entertainment center, head and shower. A day head just forward of the dinette keeps wet and dirty anglers out of the forward staterooms. And one last interior feature that cannot go without mentioning is the 72’s incredible amount of dry storage space. Two air-conditioned closet-size pantries forward of both the galley and dinette are accessible from galley level and should store enough provisions to take full advantage of the boat’s long-range capability.

Flybridge The enclosed flybridge on hull No. 3 features blacked-out windows with rounded corners. These windows, combined with the radiused design of the structure, gives the boat a sleek look from the water. Inside the flybridge are two solid Stidd helm chairs, a comfortable settee for six guests and a starboard bench seat that faces forward and seats two additional guests.

The electronics console will house any combination of navigation and fishing electronics, with room to spare. Visibility forward is excellent from the raised chairs, though when docking or fighting the fish, the skipper will have to leave his “apartment” and run the boat from a second control station aft of the bridge house.

Fishability Because our test boat was not yet fully rigged (no outriggers, chair, rocket launchers or leaning posts), our day of fishing gave less than a complete picture of the boat’s fishability. One thing was certain, however: This boat’s cockpit is huge. We measured 12.5 feet in length and almost 15 feet in width, not including the bait-prep cabinets or the area under the coaming. This leaves 187 feet of the 216 total as empty, usable space.

The bait-prep center features a large freezer, sink with salt water and two banks of small tackle drawers. A starboard cockpit locker holds a Mathers MicroCommander with a 60-foot leash for full control of the boat from virtually anywhere on board. The transom houses a recirculating baitwell, which proved more than roomy enough for our two dozen goggle-eyes.

There are only two hatches in the cockpit – one dogged lazarette hatch and one fish box that runs nearly full width. Both areas are plenty big, and the lazarette provides easy access to the rudders and bilge. The coaming height in the cockpit was very comfortable, with knees hitting well below the gunwales.

At a trolling speed of 8 knots, the two 38-inch five-blade props put out a decent amount of white water, but the alleys cleared significantly only 15 feet behind the boat. Trolling on only one engine reduced the prop wash greatly. If slow trolling live baits is more up your alley, you’ll appreciate the trolling gears that come with the electronic controls for the twin 1,800-hp Duetz MWM engines.

Engine Room Inside the engine room, the generous 6-foot headroom at centerline revealed a nicely illuminated and well-thought-out compartment. Access to all systems, even outboard, was more than generous, and immediately flanking the entrance are two Westerbeke gensets with workbenches above. The engine room air-conditioning system makes the compartment comfortable only an hour after returning to dock. All wiring is bundled in plastic extruding channels mounted on the bulkheads and overheads, or even better, below the sole’s removable aluminum panels (18 inches from sole to hull surface). These panels all have plastic, non-corrosive latches to hold them in place, yet provide easy removal for off-boat cleaning.

All systems were clearly labeled and neatly plumbed and/or wired. Wire ends were nicely soldered and shrink-wrapped and plumbing fittings were cleanly done. One nice touch was the labeling of the seacocks. The electrical distribution panel and oil transfer panel were nicely labeled and user-friendly as well.

Engine installation, thanks to Viking’s unique steel-beam engine beds, was neat and simple. The overhead panel with gauges, alarms and shutoffs was nicely built with no sharp corners to surprise your head. Engine room ventilation was good via very large air intakes through the hull side, which redirect the incoming air three times before it enters the room – virtually eliminating saltwater mist intrusion.

Construction The 72 represents somewhat of a break from the norm for Viking. Though the company has made use of vacuum-bagging and light-weight cores in its topsides for many years, this boat is the first to use coring below the waterline.

However, even in this attempt to lower the hull’s weight (120,000 pounds), Viking retains hull strength as the top priority. On the 72, Viking uses the light-weight core only in selected sections in the hull bottom. The company still uses only solid glass for any area which will receive a thru-hull fitting, bolt, strut, etc.

Performance Running the boat to and around the fishing grounds was a pleasure. A mild 2- to 4-foot swell with about a 1-foot chop was running. We cruised at nearly 28 knots (1,900 rpm) with a third-load of fuel. We experienced no pounding whatsoever when heading into the head seas, and she tracked true in quartering or following seas. Drifting in a beam sea, the boat was stable with no snap rolling and no chine slapping. Only in the extra-high flybridge did you feel the effects of the beam swells.

The running angle of the 72 was low, so low in fact that she sent an occasional bit of spray over the bow – of little consequence when you have windshield wipers, but enough that you’ll want to retract the tabs when her forward tanks are full. (Thanks to the centerline fuel tanks, trim tabs are only needed for transverse leveling.)

Exhaust noise is very low, both at idle and at speed, but the boat did have some propeller noise, as you might expect when pushing big, overpitched props. Even though it wasn’t really fair to do so, we backed the 72 as if she really was that 40-foot sportfisherman, and the boat’s agility surprised us. She backed well – and fast – in all directions. If help was needed to make a sharp turn in reverse, a simple push from the forward thruster was sufficient. When we put a swell over the transom, we appreciated the positive buoyancy created by the somewhat high cockpit deck, though we did have to open the cockpit door to help the scuppers handle the flood.

After our test day, I have no doubt about this boat’s ability to fish well. If, that is, you can get your skipper out of the enclosed bridge long enough to work up a sweat.

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