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Viking 55

Discussion in 'Viking Yacht' started by Andytk5, Nov 19, 2009.

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  1. Andytk5, Nov 19, 2009
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    Andytk5

    Andytk5 New Member

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    Really like this boat. Still has the looks of the newer Vikings and doesn't look dated. Anyone have any personal experience with this model? Any years to stay away from or look at? Am I wrong in the fact that viking builds just about every part of their boats so quality control is pretty high? Any negative reports on this particular series? How is the ride etc..
    Thanks,
  2. captainwjm, Jan 20, 2011
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    captainwjm

    captainwjm Senior member

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    Andytk5, did you buy?
  3. captbluewater, Jan 21, 2011
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    I captain a 2001for 5 yrs. That one had Mann engines that smoked alot. She pounded in short choppy sea. I had ran Hatteras sportfish before the Viking so that is why I say she pounded a little bit.
  4. Andytk5, Jan 21, 2011
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    Andytk5 New Member

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    Not yet, my parents are moving into my area so I focused on getting them in a house and settled in so the viking took a back seat for a bit, family first. Once that is taken care of the hunt will continue.

    About the pounding captbluewater brought up - was the hatteras of similar size? I have never come across that ride flaw in my research of the 55 viking. I have read that the manns can be trouble, and the detroits leak oil. Also Can you guys with experience fill me in on any plumbing issues you have had and access to the plumbing or waste systems. Our sailboat had been a nioghtmare a few times, let alone a generator (that was pushed so far away from access) belt that would jump the pulley at 2am, lovely...
  5. captainwjm, Jan 21, 2011
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    captainwjm Senior member

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    Haven't had any of the problems you mentioned. Plumbing, thus far, has been easy to service [Vac-U-Flush pumps and lines easily accessable - haven't had to deal with any holding tank issues. Fresh water lines are generally accessable; I've had to replace a couple of faucets, but mainly due to spouse's choice rather than need. I have had to replace the 110V pump, but that's to be expected for a 21 year old item.] The Detroit 8V92s [no leakage to speak of] and 20 kw Onan are accessable and generally easy to service. My boat is fresh water only with a Great Lakes heritage, so I have no experience in it where "pounding" would be an issue.
  6. captbluewater, Jan 21, 2011
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    The 55 I ran the AC pump was inside a hatch and everytime the Pump wore out and sprung a leak it would spray the electric motor that would short out. So then instead of replacing just the pump you had to replace motor also. In the 5 yrs I never had any problems with vacuflush system. Changed seal on heads a few times.
  7. Capt J, Jan 21, 2011
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    The Pump is 80% of the cost of the entire pump/motor assembly. I always change both regardless and recommend it. Unless it's pumping freshwater instead of saltwater (such as chilled water), then it might be worth it to rebuild the motor, or pump etc......