2001 Viking 65' (19.81 m) Convertible
Higüey, Marina Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Deal Maker
“Deal Maker” is a tournament-proven 2001 Viking 65 Convertible Sportfish powered by twin MTU 16V2000 diesels. Extensively updated in 2024-2025 with Seakeeper SK18, Furuno Omni sonar, Garmin electronics, Starlink, tuna tubes, updated generators, new cockpit teak, and upgraded HVAC.
Flag of Registry: Dominican Republic
- Sport Fishing / Saltwater Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: VKY12345
$ 1,150,000 USD
€ 1,005,251 Euros
$ 1,613,162 CAD
£ 855,082 GBP
Description
2001 Viking 65 Convertible Sportfish “Deal Maker”
Tournament Proven. Extensively Updated. Ready to Fish.
When only a proven tournament platform will do, “Deal Maker” stands apart as one of the most comprehensively updated 65’ Viking Convertibles currently available on the market.
Professionally maintained by a full-time captain and crew and actively operated in a premier offshore sportfishing program, this Viking has received an extraordinary level of mechanical, cosmetic, and systems upgrades over the past two years.
Every major component has been addressed to provide her next owner with a reliable, tournament-capable platform requiring little to no immediate investment.
Whether your plans include tournament fishing, charter operations, or long-range cruising throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, or East Coast, “Deal Maker” delivers the performance, reliability, and fishability that made the Viking 65 one of the most respected sportfishing yachts ever built.
Seller is offering an exceptional incentive by covering the cost to transport the vessel back to the United States, making this an outstanding opportunity for U.S. buyers.
Highlights
Professionally captain maintained
Extensive 2024-2025 refit
Seakeeper SK18 gyrostabilizer installed in 2024
New Garmin electronics package
Furuno Omni 10 360° sonar installed in 2025
Updated twin Onan generators
Complete air conditioning system replacement
Gearboxes rebuilt in 2024
New cockpit teak installed in 2025
Tournament tuna tube system
Starlink high-speed internet
Extensive spare parts inventory included
Seller will cover transportation cost back to Florida
Mechanical
Twin MTU 16V2000 diesel engines
Approximately 7,200 original hours
Port engine full rebuild completed in 2022 with approximately 1,200 hours since rebuild
Over $90,000 in recent engine services completed
Gearboxes professionally rebuilt in 2024
KryptoQuiet cutlass bearings installed in 2025
New Tides Marine shaft seals installed in 2025
Propellers scanned and tuned in 2025
Complete blast and bottom job completed in 2025
Generators
Twin Onan 29kW generators
Port generator with approximately 2,000 hours
Starboard generator new in 2025 with approximately 1,200 hours
Stabilization
Seakeeper SK18 installed in 2024
Five-year Platinum Warranty
Reduces roll while trolling, drifting, and at anchor
Electronics & Navigation
Triple Garmin GPSMAP 8600 Series displays
Furuno Omni 10 360° sonar installed in 2025
Full Garmin camera system
LTS security camera system
30-day recording capability
Remote viewing through smartphone app
Starlink high-speed internet
Pepwave marine router
Cockpit & Fishing Equipment
Six custom tuna tubes installed in 2024
Two extra-large tuna tubes
Four large tuna tubes
Dometic Eskimo ice chipper
550 pounds per day ice capacity
Six fish boxes
Fish boxes completely re-coiled
New compressor systems
Yacht Armor hull protection
25 feet of hull protection, ideal for dredge fishing
Brand new cockpit teak installed in 2025
Ten underwater lights installed in 2024
New Lumitec LED lighting throughout
Full tournament rigging
Interior
New custom yacht bedding
New premium bunk mattresses
New washer and dryer
New stainless Vitrifrigo refrigerator and freezer drawers
All LED interior lighting
Updated head systems in every bathroom
Air Conditioning & Utility Systems
All new air conditioning compressors installed in 2024
All new air handlers installed in 2024
Watermaker high-pressure pump
New booster pump
Six updated freezer systems
New Dometic Eskimo ice chipper
Entertainment
Complete JL Audio system
New JL speakers
New JL amplifiers
Premium sound throughout interior and exterior
Exterior
New cockpit teak installed in 2025
SeaDek flybridge flooring installed in 2024
Complete helm enclosure installed in 2024
New Lumitec LED lighting throughout
Ten underwater lights
Safety & Security
New Fireboy Marine fire suppression system installed in 2024
LTS security camera monitoring
Garmin camera system
Full-time captain maintained
Additional Equipment
Extensive spare parts inventory included, covering engines, mechanical systems, refrigeration systems, pumps, electrical equipment, and general vessel maintenance.
Location: Marina Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Shown by appointment only.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: VKY12345
LOA: 65' 10'' (20.07 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2001
Beam: 18' 9''
Draft Max: 5' 10''
Draft Min: 5' 6''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Fuel Tank: 2000 Gallons (7570.82 Liters)
Fresh Water: 360 Gallons (1362.75 Liters)
Holding Tank: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Dry Weight: 96000
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: MTU
- Engine Model: MTU 16V2000
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 2185.00
- Power KW: 1629.35
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 7200.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: MTU
- Engine Model: MTU 16V2000
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 2185.00
- Power KW: 1629.35
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 7200.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Ryan Farner.
We look forward to working with you!
Silver King Yachts
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Ryan Farner
Yacht Broker
Cell: 813-695-2984
Email: ryan@silverkingyachts.com
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