[Bamboo]

I don't think Viking was still making the 61 in '06. I believe production stopped in 05 or 04. I'll check and report back. If we can make the pic larger we can see if there are three window or two- the 64 has three, the 61 has two. Not enough pixels to enlarge it.

[Capt J]

Originally Posted by Bamboo

I don't think Viking was still making the 61 in '06. I believe production stopped in 05 or 04. I'll check and report back. If we can make the pic larger we can see if there are three window or two- the 64 has three, the 61 has two. Not enough pixels to enlarge it.

They did make 2006 model 61' Viking SF's they were still mixing in a few 61's to cover orders and 64's on the same production line. The 2006 61' SF was a custom order and delivered Nov 05' as a 2006 model year. It has C32 non-acerts, teak deck, covering boards, transom, it was that light blueish green, tuna tower, mezzanine deck.

[beenoutin]

The boat in front of the 82 is a 61 called the Heavy Iron, I think it used to be called the double down before they built their big enclosed tribute, but I know for a fact that it was the Heavy Iron a 61 was there two day ago and a friend used to run the Heavy Iron.

[Bamboo]

Originally Posted by beenoutin

The boat in front of the 82 is a 61 called the Heavy Iron, I think it used to be called the double down before they built their big enclosed tribute, but I know for a fact that it was the Heavy Iron a 61 was there two day ago and a friend used to run the Heavy Iron.

The old "double down" was white, and it was sold not long ago, so anyone who ran the "heavy iron" could not have done so for very long. The new "double down" is not a tribute, but much of it was built at the the florida facility of tribute. All of this is neither here nor there- if we really want pics I'll head over there tomorrow and take pics- It's on my way to work. I fished today and got 2 of four on sails. Myself, Boomerang and Reel Diamonds were the only boats out in 5-7 foot seas and poorer than expected fishing. We canceled last nights sword trip.

[Capt J]

Originally Posted by beenoutin

The boat in front of the 82 is a 61 called the Heavy Iron, I think it used to be called the double down before they built their big enclosed tribute, but I know for a fact that it was the Heavy Iron a 61 was there two day ago and a friend used to run the Heavy Iron.

It actually looks exactly like a 2006 61' Viking I've run before which was initially "Triple Net", it was the exact same color, teak transom, covering boards+deck, mezzanine deck, etc. etc. etc......

[localangler]

Here is the documentation available online for Heavy Iron. I am making no comment on her size just posting what is listed by Uncle Sam. I removed the owners info in hopes of keeping it okay to post here but if that is to much info feel free to remove what ever needs to deleted.

(1 of 1) Vessel Name: HEAVY IRON USCG Doc. No.: 1177568
Vessel Service: RECREATIONAL IMO Number: *
Trade Indicator: Recreational Call Sign: *
Hull Material: FRP (FIBERGLASS) Hull Number: VKY61635G506
Ship Builder: VIKING YACHT COMPANY Year Built: 2005

Length (ft.): 61.8
Hailing Port: HILTON HEAD SC Hull Depth (ft.): 9.6
Owner:


Previous Vessel Names: TINKNOCKER
Previous Vessel Owners: No Vessel Owner Changes

[Bamboo]

Viking used to pumps out over 100 hulls a year- there are a few that look like each other out there....

[TK-F430]

Any actual pictures of an enclosed flybridge Viking 82?

[rampage38]

I looked on their website and in the "picture of the day" section they have a hull shot of someone working on the first one. The picture does not display the bridge, but I would imagine it is soon to follow.

[NYCAP123]

Originally Posted by TK-F430

Any actual pictures of an enclosed flybridge Viking 82?

Don't think she's done yet. Just the artist's rendering on the site. She should be awesome.

[TK-F430]

Originally Posted by rampage38

I looked on their website and in the "picture of the day" section they have a hull shot of someone working on the first one. The picture does not display the bridge, but I would imagine it is soon to follow.

Thanks Rampage........I'll have a look.

Originally Posted by NYCAP123

Don't think she's done yet. Just the artist's rendering on the site. She should be awesome.

Yes, she looks great..........the more I look at her, the more I like her.

[Manny]

I'm not a big fan of viking, but I must admit, after seeing the 82' at the miami boat show, I was very amazed.

[VikHatBer]

What a behemoth...