AMT Marine

1998 Viking 55 "Thriller" - Extensively Upgraded

Discover the ultimate combination of serious game fishing capability and luxurious long range cruising aboard the impressive 55 Viking “THRILLER”. Renowned for her legendary offshore performance and unmistakable Carolina flare bow, the Viking 55 is built to handle demanding blue water conditions with confidence while delivering exceptional comfort and entertaining spaces for extended coastal adventures.

Having recently undergone an extensive list of upgrades and improvements, “THRILLER” now presents as a turnkey opportunity for the discerning buyer seeking a premium sportfisher ready for immediate enjoyment.

The enormous teak-laid cockpit has been purpose built for serious fishing enthusiasts, featuring new teak to the cockpit and combings, game chair, game poles, live bait tank, chest fridge, sink, and a dedicated Furuno 12” display. Whether chasing marlin offshore or entertaining family and friends at anchor, this space offers practicality, comfort, and style in equal measure.

Stepping through the electric saloon door, the expansive interior showcases a beautifully refreshed and modernised living space. The saloon features newly upholstered leather lounges and dinette seating, new carpet throughout, LED smart TV, surround sound system, fridge, and ice maker, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing after a day on the water.

The well-appointed galley is perfectly suited for extended cruising, complete with Corian benchtops and an impressive six new Vitrifrigo fridge/freezers, delivering exceptional storage and functionality for extended adventures.

Accommodation is generous and thoughtfully designed with a three-cabin layout sleeping up to seven guests in complete comfort. The luxurious midship master stateroom features a private ensuite, complemented by a forward VIP cabin with ensuite, while the third cabin offers additional bunk accommodation ideal for family or guests.

Up on the expansive flybridge, the vessel is equally impressive with large lounge seating, twin helm chairs, and a comprehensive NEW Furuno electronics package including:

  • 3 x 12” displays to the flybridge
  • 2 x 8” displays to the tower
  • 1 x 12” display to the cockpit
  • 48nm open array radar
Powered by twin MAN V12 engines producing 1,350hp each, with only 300 hours on rebuilds, “THRILLER” delivers exhilarating performance with an effortless 25-knot cruise speed and sprint speeds approaching 34 knots.

Extensive recent upgrades include:

  • New teak to flybridge, cockpit and combings
  • Complete new Furuno electronics package
  • New carpet to saloon, hallway and cabins
  • New pelmets to saloon
  • New leather lounges and dinette
  • New Strataglass clears to flybridge
  • New LED lighting throughout
  • New washer/dryer
  • New Vitrifrigo fridge/freezers to galley
  • New bathroom flooring
  • New Fusion stereo system to flybridge
  • New VHF radios
  • New bow thruster
  • New speakers to flybridge and cockpit
  • New external blue lighting to tower, flybridge, cockpit and underwater
  • Plus much more
“THRILLER” represents an exceptional opportunity to secure a heavily upgraded Viking 55 that perfectly blends tournament-level fishing capability with luxurious offshore cruising comfort.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection, contact Dealer Principal Andy on 0424 581 589 or email andy@amtmarine.com.au

INTERIOR

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Stepping through the electric saloon door, the expansive interior showcases a beautifully refreshed and modernised living space. The saloon features newly upholstered leather lounges and dinette seating, new carpet throughout, LED smart TV, surround sound system, fridge, and ice maker, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing after a day on the water.

EXTERIOR

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The enormous teak-laid cockpit has been purpose built for serious fishing enthusiasts, featuring new teak to the cockpit and combings, game chair, game poles, live bait tank, chest fridge, sink, and a dedicated Furuno 12” display. Whether chasing marlin offshore or entertaining family and friends at anchor, this space offers practicality, comfort, and style in equal measure.

CABINS

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Accommodation is generous and thoughtfully designed with a three-cabin layout sleeping up to seven guests in complete comfort. The luxurious midship master stateroom features a private ensuite, complemented by a forward VIP cabin with ensuite, while the third cabin offers additional bunk accommodation ideal for family or guests.

SPECIFICATIONS

Boat Features
Boat Extended Details
Engines

Category Name: Power boats

Condition: Used

Hull Type: Fibreglass

Hull Style: SingleHull

Boat Brand: Viking

Model: 55

Year: 1998

Hin: VKY55910D898

Rego: BQQ620

Length: 17.00 meters

Deck Material: GRP/teak

Water Capacity: 946

Width: 5.30 meters

Dry Weight: 31000 kg

Draft: 1.5 meters

Air Conditioning: Cruise Air 44k BTU total

Bow Thruster: Side Power

Entertainment And Appliances Notes: BOSE surround sound

Fridge: 3 x Vitrifrigo draw type

Freezer: 3 x Vitrifrigo draw type

Lifejackets: 12 x PFD 1

Number Of Berths: 7 adults

Sink: 1 x moulded

Shower: 2 x Hot & Cold

Toilet: 2 x Planus

Navigation: Navionics

Tender: Highfield Centre Console 3.4m

Deck Gear: Game chair, Rod holders, rocket launches, Game tower, live bait tank

Designer Builder: Viking Yachts

Vessel Name: Thriller

Bilge Pump: 4 x Automatic + manual over ride

Stove: 2 burner euro induction

Rego: BQQ620

Where Built: USA

LOA: 17

Cruise Speed Revs: 24knots

Maximum Speed: 32knots

Fuel Tanks: 1

Fuel Capacity: 4731

Water Tanks: 2

Water Capacity: 946

Holding Tanks: 240

Windlass: Maxwell 4000

Anchor: 30kg Stainless steel Plough

No Of Stations: Flybridge + Game tower

Chain Length Size: 120m 12mm Galvanised

Trim Tabs: Hydraulic

Transom Door: Starboard side

Walk Around Decks: Yes with hand rails

Start Batteries: 4 x Main engines, 2 x generators

House Batteries: 4 x Full River DC120-12B

Battery Charger: Victron Energy 100amp

Water Heating: 50lt 240v + heat exchanger

Shore Power: 240v + 32amp shore power lead

Isolation Switch: 240v RCD + 12v & 24v battery isolation switches

Deck Lights: 12v LED

Interior Lighting: 12v LED

Underwater Lights: 5 x blue

Steering Compass: Ritchie

Charting System: Navionics

Monitors: 3 x 12"

Auto Pilot: Furuno

Sounders: Furuno FCV-1150

Radar: Furuno DHS2, 48nm open scan

VHF Radio: I-com M-423G

Elect Engine Ctrls: MAN mechanical

GPS System: Furuno touch screens

TV: LG 60" LED smart TV to the saloon + 40" & 33" to bedrooms

Sound System: BOSE Lifestyle 35

Washing Machine Dryer: Electrolux washer/ dryer

Deck Wash Pump: To anchor locker and cockpit

Cockpit Shower: Hot & Cold

Teack Decks: To cockpit

Carpet Other Flooring: Carpet to saloon, hallway and bedrooms

Water Maker: FCI Watermakers 210lph

Ice Maker: Dometic ice chipper

Bimini Or Hardtop: Hard top

Side Curtain Clears: Full set of clears

Insect Screens: Over hatches

Curtains Or Blinds: Blinds throughout (new to saloon)

Other Awnings Covers: Euro awning over cockpit

Sleeping Cabins: 3

Double Berths: 2

Single Berths: 3

Headroom: 7ft

Interior Finish: Sheen teak

Upholstery: White leather

No Of Bathrooms: 2

Shower: 2 x Hot & Cold

Toilet: 2 x Planus

Pressure Water: Yes

Oven And Grill: Panasonic Dimension 4 convection

Microwave: Panasonic

Galley: Port side forward of saloon with corion benchtops

Stove: 2 burner euro induction

Sink: 1 x moulded

Ice Box: To the cockpit

Flares: Inshore/ offshore

Fire Extinguishers: 3 x 1 kg + 4kg + 9kg

Engine Room System: Fire system products FM200

Agent Name: Andy Taylor

Agent Phone Number: 0424581589

Agent Email: andy@amtmarine.com.au

Tenders

Make: Highfield Centre Console

Model: 3.4m

Engine: Suzuki

FuelType: Unleaded

Engine 1

Engine Make: MAN V12

Engine Hours: 300hrs on rebuild

Horse Power: 1200

Fuel Type: Diesel

Fuel Capacity: 4731

Drive Type: Shaft Drive

Steering: Hydraulic

Stroke: 4 stroke

Batteries: 2 x Start

Engine 2

Engine Make: MAN V12

Engine Hours: 300hrs on rebuild

Horse Power: 1200

Fuel Type: Diesel

Fuel Capacity: 4731

Drive Type: Shaft Drive

Steering: Hydraulic

Stroke: 4 stroke

Batteries: 2 x start

Genset 1

BoatId: 4990

Make: Onan

Model: 11kva

Hours: 6425

FuelType: Diesel

Genset 2

BoatId: 4990

Make: Onan

Model: 9kva

Hours: 4895

FuelType: Diesel

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