2005 74' Viking Enclosed Bridge

I'm looking at a 74 Viking Enclosed Bridge up in Michigan, it's an 05 model, with MTU V16-2000's with 964 hours. Hydraulic bow thruster, and windlass. A 2,000 lb. davit, which would lift a 16 ft. flats boat. It has a very extensive Electronics suite, and a lot of other goodies. It's listed at 2.2, but was told by the listing broker, 2 even would buy it. I was going to offer 400 less than that. The only problem is that the Owners cannibalized one of the staterooms to make a huge Owners suite. Which makes it a three stateroom boat. In three years, when it's time to sell it...I have a feeling that I'd get hosed. How many people other than me would like a three stateroom 74 footer? I really would like some feedback on this. I'm really torn about this one. I'm going to consult with my buddy who knows Viking's up down, and sideways. But I'd still like everyone's thoughts here. Thanks.

Thanks, J what about engine hours? Too few?

Carl, the thread title is wrong, it's a 2005, 74 ft. Viking.

Not a problem, your eyes are the first thing to go...then your mind, followed by your hair!

I spoke with my Viking "guy" today, and he told me they have already turned down 1.85 from two different buyers, but he personally has sold three 74's in the last few months between 1.9 & 2.2 so, that's the going "take home" price. I asked him why there were so many on the market, and was told it's an older hull design and a little wet, but with an enclosed bridge, it's not a big deal. He also told me that restoring the stateroom that was cannibalized, would run at least a hundred grand. I was going to put at least that much into upgrades, probably a little more, so I'm going to back away. Seems like the Owner is stuck on the 2 mill. number. Oh well, boats are like street cars...they'll be another one along in a few minutes. Patience is truly a virtue.

Yep, she's the Wild Wind...even at the asking price it's a lot of boat for that kind of money...the wall paper in the Master is a little too fru-fru for me...but that's a cheap fix. I really do like the boat...primarily due to the 2,000 lb. davit...I was looking to put a 16 or 18 ft. Egret flats boat up on the bow with the carbon fiber hull. (Sigh) Oh well, if she's still around in the Spring...I might just have to suck it up, and take her.

Hi Yachtjocky, I don't know about the plumbing deal...I'm guessing it was installed for "just in case". From what I understand this was their third or fourth build with Viking, they were waiting for a hundred footer, maybe the 92, but alas the Spouse passed away, so those plans are gone. I have the build sheet on the boat...I'll go back over it and see if I can find some information on the stateroom. From the photo's on the listing, it looks like an extended dressing area, with additional closet space.

Captain tony, do you have a reply for post #11?

Captain tony, the question on post #11 was if the plumbing for the cannibalized stateroom was left in place and capped or would restoring the fourth stateroom require new wiring and plumbing? My Viking guy told me I'd be looking at 100 grand plus to restore that stateroom. For a live aboard, I would enjoy a larger Master, but when it came time to sell the boat again, I'm not sure that the new owner wouldn't want to have the fourth stateroom.