[BrandName]

I am currently looking at the 2003-2005 61 viking sportfish. Does anyone have any opinions or heard of any problems? Also, I have a few questions about the engine packages. What year did Viking start installing CATs and are there any problems with both the CATs and MTUs that I should be aware of? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Capt J]

They're a great boat. Fast, stable, good fishability, all of the fishing amenities you need, well thought out engine room. They pound a little in a head sea though, but all in all a good ride and pretty dry. The one I ran had CAT C32's (non acert) and cruised at 34 knots at 80% load. It also had the additional 200 gallon bow fuel tank and rode best when that was drained first.

[Dan313]

There weres some early issues with the C32 & C32A wihich have been worked out (common when new engines are introduced). The 1480 MTU is a great engine with a track record of lots of hours before any issues. I have delivered and punched out alot of the 61's in South Forida, let me know if you have any questions about a certain boat.

[BrandName]

Thanks for the info guys. I am looking at a 2003 with the mtu's but I am also interested in the c-32's. As far as maintenance issues, is there a big difference between the two, such as OH intervals, routine maintenance costs, etc..