Viking builds sportfishing boats the way Ferrari builds road cars — with a relentlessness that borders on obsession, and a price tag that reflects every decision made in pursuit of the absolute best. The 72 Convertible is the clearest expression of that philosophy the yard has ever produced.
What separates the Viking 72 from every other boat in its class is not any single feature but the integration of all of them. The MTU 16V2000 M96L engines produce a combined 2,600 horsepower that pushes this 72-foot vessel to 38 knots in sea conditions that would force lesser boats to slow down. The hull's dead-rise geometry — unchanged from Buddy Merritt's original design language — sheds green water while remaining stable enough for a crew to work the cockpit at speed.
This particular hull was ordered new by its single owner with an eye toward the Bahamas tournament circuit. The electronics package alone — dual Garmin 8617 touchscreens, Iridium satellite communications, full Furuno fish-finding array — represents a six-figure investment. The outriggers are Rupp carbon fiber. The fighting chair is a custom Pompanette.
Inside, the Viking 72's interior is a reminder that sportfishing yachts have quietly become as sophisticated as any motor yacht of the same length. The full-beam master stateroom sits forward with a dedicated entrance from the salon. The galley, complete with Sub-Zero refrigeration, could serve as a vacation home kitchen. The crew quarters aft are genuine living accommodations, not an afterthought.
She has been used exactly as intended — well and carefully. The hull shows no evidence of hard use beyond normal water service. For the buyer looking for the most capable boat at this length available at any price, this vessel represents an opportunity that does not often arise.
