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| Originally Posted by JerryLee Does anyone have any experience with a 40' Viking? Info such as hull dependability and resistance to separating, performance and fuel consumption with 6-71's, and overall quality? I believe it to be a good boat, but I have heard they are somewhat slow.
Thanks!
JerryLee |
You didn't mention whether they were the turbo model or naturally aspirated. The 40' viking is a solid well built and well designed boat. I ran one in that era with the natural 6-71's and it was quite slow 12knots cruise at 15 knots tops. The natural version was also very very loud (the turbo quiets down the DD's quite a bit) My friend owned a 1989 41' with 8-92's ti's and that boat cruised at 21 knots to give you an idea on the speed difference. I believe the 6-71ti's will cruise around 16 knots.