2001 VIKING Sportfish

The 2001 Viking Sportfish is a 61-foot offshore sport fishing yacht built around Viking's proven convertible design. It measures approximately 61 feet in length, with a beam of about 18 feet 8 inches and a draft of roughly 5 feet 9 inches. The fiberglass hull, large cockpit, and raised bridge are designed for offshore fishing while retaining the accommodation and amenities needed for extended cruising.

The 2001 model is based on the Viking 61 Convertible, which was produced from 2001 through 2006. The model was offered with three- or four-stateroom layouts, while the enclosed-bridge version was also available as an option. Its combination of a large fishing cockpit, spacious bridge, and comfortable interior makes it suitable for tournament fishing, offshore cruising, and family use.

Is the 2001 Viking Sportfish for Sale?

Yes, 2001 Viking Sportfish examples are currently offered on the brokerage market. One 2001 Viking Sportfish named “Bait Waster” is listed in Warwick, Rhode Island, at an asking price of approximately US$749,000. The boat is listed at 61 feet with three staterooms, three heads, and twin MTU engines.

Availability can change quickly because used sport fishing yachts are sold individually rather than through a fixed production inventory. When comparing a 2001 Viking Sportfish, buyers should look at the specific boat's engine hours, maintenance history, electronics, fishing equipment, interior condition, refit work, and ownership history rather than relying only on the model year.

2001 Viking Sportfish Price

The current asking price for the 2001 Viking Sportfish “Bait Waster” is approximately US$749,000. Other listings and historical asking prices can differ, and the advertised figure should be treated as the seller's asking price rather than a guaranteed transaction value.

The overall purchase budget should include more than the acquisition price. A buyer should allow for a professional survey, haul-out, insurance, dockage, fuel, engine servicing, generator maintenance, electronics replacement, and potential cosmetic or structural refit work. For a yacht built in 2001, the condition and maintenance history of the individual boat can have a major effect on its actual value.

Performance and Propulsion

The 2001 Viking Sportfish currently listed as “Bait Waster” is powered by twin MTU 12V2000 diesel engines producing 1,480 hp each, for a combined 2,960 hp. The published specifications show a fuel capacity of approximately 1,840 gallons and a freshwater capacity of about 310 gallons.

The Viking 61 Convertible was offered with different engine configurations, including MTU 16V2000 engines rated at 1,520 hp and Caterpillar C-32 engines rated at 1,675 hp. HMY reports cruising speeds of approximately 30–32 knots and top speeds in the mid-to-high 30-knot range, depending on the propulsion package. Actual performance should be verified on the specific boat during a sea trial.

Exterior Design and Construction

The Viking 61 uses a fiberglass modified-V hull with a fully cored hull bottom and an aft deadrise of approximately 15.5 degrees. Its sharp forward entry was designed to improve performance in offshore conditions, while the large cockpit provides a substantial working area for sport fishing.

The exterior layout centers on a large fishing cockpit and elevated bridge. Depending on the individual boat, equipment can include fighting chairs, livewells, fish boxes, rod storage, outriggers, hydraulic systems, tower controls, and upgraded electronics. Buyers should inspect the deck, cockpit sole, hull sides, transom, bridge, hardware, and areas around fittings for water intrusion, stress cracks, or previous repairs.

Interior and Accommodation

The Viking 61 Convertible was available with both three-stateroom and four-stateroom interior layouts. The three-stateroom version could provide three full heads, while the four-stateroom arrangement added accommodation flexibility with a forward VIP queen berth. High-gloss teak joinery, granite countertops, and upgraded interior finishes were part of the model's traditional interior character.

A current 2001 example includes a U-shaped salon sofa, teak-and-holly flooring, a teak dinette, a three-burner cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigeration, microwave/convection oven, washer and dryer, and substantial storage. Because individual boats may have been refitted over the past two decades, buyers should verify the actual cabin configuration, appliances, upholstery, electronics, and interior systems on the boat being considered.

What to Check Before Buying a 2001 Viking Sportfish

Before making an offer, a complete marine survey, haul-out inspection, and professional sea trial are strongly recommended. The inspection should cover the fiberglass hull and deck, cored structures, stringers, bulkheads, running gear, shafts, propellers, rudders, through-hulls, fuel tanks, electrical systems, generators, air-conditioning, plumbing, steering, and hydraulic systems. The cockpit and fishing equipment should also be examined carefully because these systems can experience significant use on an offshore sport fishing yacht.

The twin MTU engines should be inspected individually, including engine hours, maintenance records, diagnostic reports, cooling systems, turbochargers, exhaust components, transmissions, and evidence of previous repairs. Buyers should also test the generators, navigation electronics, autopilot, bridge controls, watermaker, ice machine, livewells, fish boxes, refrigeration, batteries, and other onboard systems. Any major refit should be supported by invoices and maintenance documentation so the buyer can confirm the work completed and assess future service requirements.