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Viking 54 Sport Tower Review

• By Peter Frederiksen
• July 19, 2022

Viking Yachts has a proven formula for expanding its fleet by building a completely new model within a model. The New Gretna, New Jersey, boatbuilder’s latest example is its 54 Sport Tower, a model that premiered at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show. Utilizing the resin-infused composite-constructed hull of its 54 Convertible that launched one year before, the Viking engineering and design group unleashed its pair of five-axis profilers to manufacture a series of molds that created a new hard-sided deckhouse, hardtop and cockpit, resulting in the largest express sport-fishing yacht in the company’s 58-year history.

The 54 ST is part of the 54 Open series, which also includes the 54 Open and Sport Coupe. Our test boat was Hull No. 1 of the series, a stealthy bluewater battlewagon made available to us by its owner through Viking dealer Staten Island Yacht Sales. Express-style sportboats demonstrate peak appeal to owner-operators who typically fish with small crews by allowing the skipper to be just steps away from the cockpit. Adding a tuna tower doubles the boat’s efficacy, and the combination of its fishing features married to an inviting interior is an attraction for both new and experienced owners—especially those who participate in tournaments. The style also caters to owners who are considering either moving up or down in boat size.

Cockpit and Command Deck

Sporting 154 square feet of usable space, the cockpit is well-designed and outfitted for offshore work. A livewell is built into the transom with a split lid, and is available with a transparent viewing window and interior lighting. Recessed storage compartments beneath the fiberglass sole can be divided to accept deposits from the ice machine, handle the day’s catch, stow gear, or supplement the livewell capacity when needed. Removable on-deck livewells also can be added, with direct drainage overboard through custom scupper fittings.

A walk-through ­transom door with lift gate, along with a single large lazarette hatch to protect and access a Seakeeper SK16 ­gyrostabilizer, contribute safety, comfort and convenience. Beneath the coaming finds the Cablemaster shore power feed, 12- and 24-volt outlets to supply power to kite reels and dredge gear, dockside freshwater inlets, as well as freshwater and saltwater outlets.

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The mezzanine deck features twin seating separated at the centerline to reach the command bridge and engine room. Beneath each seat, insulated storage is ­suitable for an available freezer option. The mezzanine steps also add capacity for gear and a drink-box cooler.

The command station is organized with large, distortion-free glass panels recessed into the one-piece fiberglass wraparound windshield. An adjustable Stidd helm chair is mounted on a raised platform to deliver comfort and ­spot-on visibility when steaming offshore, watching the activity in the cockpit, or monitoring three Garmin 8622 displays in the raised console above the fiberglass—or optional teak—helm pod. Electronic ZF single-lever controls with built-in bow-thruster buttons are matched to the stainless-steel steering wheel, and Optimus power steering provides the right consolidation for effortless control and rapid response.

Available air conditioning at the helm keeps the cool breeze flowing. A recessed portside console box contains a pair of VHF radios, Bocatech switches, gyro, thruster, thermal camera, watermaker, ice chipper and trim-tab displays, among other ship’s systems, and the Rupp hydraulic outrigger switches. Engine and other Garmin instrumentation are flush-mounted into the hardtop underside, as are a pair of Miya Epoch Super US-9R teaser reels and a pair of rod lockers to accommodate rod-and-reel outfits and gaffs. Flanking the helm are companion navigator chairs with storage underneath.

The command deck is noteworthy for its volume because it uses much of the boat’s almost-18-foot beam. Aft of the helm, the area resembles the space you would find in a convertible’s salon, with a dinette to port and an L-shape lounge to starboard, plus another deep-capacity refrigerated drink box. Chilled air flows from the vents in the cushions lining the area for desired climate control. The insulated deck sole and the ceiling height do a good job absorbing ambient noise, making it easy to converse at normal levels. Aft bulkhead options include a choice of soft rollup or fixed design.

The second command station is provided by Viking subsidiary Palm Beach Towers by way of a 5-foot-6-inch gap tuna tower with a one-piece fiberglass standing platform, complete with molded-in LED spreader lights fore and aft underneath. A 63-inch control box is equipped with everything needed to control your fishing day, including a Garmin 8612 multifunctional display, VDO tachometers, start/stop buttons and a freshwater washdown outlet. No such thing as a bad day at whichever office you select with this ride.

Accommodations

A sliding glass door leads below. Similar to a convertible layout, the beam makes for maximum overnight privacy and rest. Two arrangements are offered and share a commonality of features, including high-gloss horizontal walnut joinery and easy-care Amtico flooring.

Our test boat had a three-stateroom layout: a master forward with a queen-size bed, ample storage, a 32-inch high-definition television, and a private head with a fiberglass shower stall; upper and lower berths on the port side outfit the remaining two cabins and share the second head and shower. The starboard-side galley is a wall of cabinetry, manufactured stone counters, and a premium appliance package, including a 50-inch HD television. Booth-style seating is available in the salon, and a washer and dryer are located in the companionway. The two-stateroom version has a larger salon with an L-shaped lounge and high-low table. Either arrangement should appeal to any traveling ­tournament team.

Engine Room and Performance

Mechanical installations are neat in true Viking fashion, and the Awlgrip-finished engine room provides move-around accessibility. On centerline there is 79 inches of headroom walking in, and 61 inches at the forward bulkhead. Also at the engine room entrance are four digital displays that monitor the status temps of the Dometic refrigeration equipment, a set of analog gauges for main-engine oil pressures, water temperatures and digital tachs.

The 54 Sport Tower refuses to fall short of Viking’s high-standing seakeeping principles. We were able to sea-trial the boat in the open ocean off Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with the twin V-12 MAN 1550 CRM diesel engines hustling us along at 40 knots. At 1,950 rpm, the boat cruised at 34.6 knots and burned 58 gph per side with a nearly full load of fuel, full of water, and the owner’s gear. As we throttled up to 2,100 rpm, the boat recorded a respectable 36.4 knots, consuming 126 gph. This model performs similarly to the 54-foot convertible, a testament to Viking’s design and engineering department’s effort to push the envelope toward a smooth and dry ride by consistently refining the running surface.

Read Next: Meet the man behind the brand: Pat Healey, president and CEO of Viking Yacht Company .

Introducing new models is a way of life for the Viking Yacht Company, and the 54 ST is a prime example of the company’s heritage to build a better boat every day. I have run many express boats in my past career as a charter- and private-boat captain. Some of them were noisy, some were slow, some had so-so visibility, and some had terrible mechanical systems and installations. Express boats are basically a hybrid design—good at some things, not so good at others. But this 54 ST is fast, quiet and would be fun to fish on. Equally impressive, combined with its sister companies Atlantic Marine Electronics and Palm Beach Towers, Viking is a unique builder, delivering its boats in a turnkey, ready-to-go-fishing manner. And who doesn’t like a ready-to-use, right-out-of-the-box product these days?

Viking 54 Sport Tower Specs

• BEAM: 17’8″
• DRAFT: 4’10”
• DISPL: 70,230 lb.
• FUEL: 1,230 gal. (standard); 1,430 gal. (optional)
• WATER: 198 gal.
• POWER: V-12 MAN 1550
• GEAR/RATIO: ZF2050A/2.25:1
• PROPELLERS: Veem, 5-blade
• Hull Color: Haze Grey Gelcoat
• Climate Control: Dometic
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Viking Yachts 54 Convertible Review

• By Tom Serio
• Updated: July 30, 2021

Viking Yachts team members are boatbuilders and hardcore big-game anglers. Their experience imbues the Viking 54 Convertible.

The 54C has the builder’s signature sloping and straight sheer, reaching from 6 feet, 8 inches of freeboard forward to 2 feet, 11 inches of freeboard aft—and making the endgame release or gaff shot safe and easy on the crew. Hullside vents, a raked stem with generous flare, and a blacked-out wraparound forward window are other Viking trademarks in the 54C’s aesthetic.

What you can’t see, but can feel, is the hull’s performance across the water. Viking tweaked the hull form with double chines and refined prop pockets, as well as adjusted the size and length of the strakes to improve overall ride and performance. Engineers and designers used computational fluid dynamics to run virtual sea trials and adjust the vessel’s hull bottom, understand trim angles and efficiencies, and analyze pressure distribution across the wetted surfaces. The data, they say, helped make the boat faster, safer and more comfortable.

Fishermen know that a day staring at lines or working kites and floats can be tiresome. There is mezzanine seating a level above the cockpit that provides a respite and perch for those on watch, or for guests to watch a fish fight. A freezer and insulated stowage are under the seats. A tackle cabinet is to starboard. The 54C’s flybridge overhang is extended for shade, but the captain’s view from either the flybridge or tuna tower remains clear.

The vessel’s cockpit has a sizable 154 square feet of dance floor. There are no latches, handles or obstructions to snag on while doing double duty on a line. Nonslip or teak decking provide solid footing. Bait is kept in the transom livewell. A laminated backing plate is installed during construction for an optional fighting chair, leaning post or table. The starboard-side in-deck fish box is a single unit long enough to hold that bigeye-tuna wolf pack, and the portside fish box can be split into two sections, with one serving as an additional livewell. All fish boxes have rubber gaskets for a solid seal when closed.

For all the fishing focus on the outside, Viking created yacht-level luxury inside this three-stateroom, two-head sport-fisherman. Just inside the salon, an L-shaped settee with a teak table is to port for casual lounging or stretching out. Forward is the U-shaped galley. The after end of the galley peninsula is cut on a diagonal, allowing room for two fixed stools while keeping them outside the flow of traffic. Across and to starboard is a high-gloss dinette with curved seating. Adding to the open feel in the salon are side and aft windows, as well as 6-foot-4-inch headroom.

For the traveling tournament crew, the galley is set up for a season of self-sufficient meal prep with four Sub-Zero fridge-freezer drawers, an in-cabinet Samsung microwave, a Miele four-burner electric cooktop, a stainless-steel sink, and several cabinets above and below. Viking numbers each cabinet component, so if a piece like a door is damaged, the yard can replace it with an exact match, wood grain and all.

A dark-walnut Amtico sole in the galley is durable and makes for easy maintenance. Argento-style PentalQuartz countertops and a Soho Studio metal mosaic backsplash create a contemporary feel. To accent the high-gloss teak cabinets, Viking offers several interior-decor packages, including Majilite headliner panels, fabric filler in the window mullions, and flybridge cushions.

Belowdecks, the master stateroom is amidships and to port with a walk-around queen berth, credenza, hanging locker, underberth stowage and a 32-inch high-definition TV. The en suite head has a fiberglass stall shower with an integrated seat and stowage cabinet. I got aboard Hull No. 1, and it had the optional over-under crossover berth in the forward VIP. The standard layout is a single centerline queen berth. The VIP and starboard twin-bunk staterooms share a head, which has a shower stall.

Up top, the flybridge helm console has room for two 21-inch Garmin multifunction displays and a row of Bocatech switches, creating a streamlined glass bridge. Side helm boxes house VHF radios, a Seakeeper 9 display, a FLIR controller, a Garmin mouse pad and more. Overhead is an electronics console with flush-mounted MAN engine displays, an additional Garmin screen and room for more electronics. Forward of the helm console is a lounge seat with armrests, as well as port and starboard lounge seats with forward-facing backrests. Stowage is under all the seats.

Geared for the owner-operator and with room for the fishing family or tournament team, the Viking 54 Convertible is a 40-plus-knot fish-chaser built by anglers for anglers.

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Viking Yachts 54 Sport Coupe

We knew it was coming, we just didn't know when! Viking Yachts , the leading sportfish manufacturer in the world, has finished its line-up of express models that will be produced in the same vision as the award-winning 54 Convertible . After multiple orders and the recipient of the 'Best In Show' award at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Viking's success in the 50-foot sportfish category is dominant and established. Viking has now released the renderings for the all-new 54 Sport Coupe , a model that gives anglers all of the best from Viking in an express-style layout. Also just released is the new Viking 54 Open and Viking 54 Sport Tower .

"All of the 54 models have the same proven hull design for speed and performance," said Frank Bongiorno , founder of SI Yachts and longtime Viking owner. "What's impressive is Viking's ability to create multiple topside configurations without ever changing the hull and without losing any of its best characteristics." The Viking factory in New Gretna, NJ utilizes a state-of-the-art $1 million 5-axis CNC router to be able to design the cockpit space, the command deck, and more, so that every is maximized for space, as well as a perfect fit with the hull.

At first glance, the 54 Sport Coupe is unmistakably Viking with aggressive and sleek exterior lines, along with a noticeably low freeboard for raising fish over the gunwales. Of course, the transom door is there to pull in larger pelagics as with all Viking Sportfish. The absence of the tuna tower makes the new 54SC resemble an elegant express cruising yacht, of course without losing its sportfish DNA.

The fighting cockpit is exactly what you would expect from Viking and is the same size as its stablemate, the 54 Convertible. It measures 154 square feet, giving angler ample room to fish and easily move around during intense battles during tournaments. Viking's signature mezzanine design offers comfortable seating for guests looking to enjoy the action along with cooler storage below, which can be converted to a freezer if you prefer. Other cockpit features include an in-transom live-well, in-deck fish boxes, in-deck storage spaces, and a bevy of rod holders. Finally, a centerline lazarette hatch can be opened to reveal the dedicated Seakeeper area along with access to the trim tabs and drainage pumps. Owners have the option of selecting a Seakeeper 9, 16, or 18.

The Viking 54 Sport Coupe is designed with a fully-enclosed command deck with water-tight door and climate-controlled interior. The main helm station inside the command deck is farthest forward and raised for increased visibility while sitting in the Release Marine helm seat. The streamlined helm is complimented by AME-installed electronics, as well as a row of Bocatech switches that have power status LED rings that are flush and integrated into the dash. This makes glancing down at your controls quickly and confirming power status while battling a fish, seamless.

Aft of the main deck helm station is plenty of seating, including a U-shaped couch with teak dining table and a L-shaped lounge portside that has storage underneath. A convenient refrigerator, storage, and tackle/gear compartments are also close-by in the command deck.

The Viking design team knows that after a long day of fishing and cruising that even the most motivated of anglers need to rest. That's why every cabin on a Viking is outfitted with the most comfortable appointments available. From the large, top-quality beds to the beautiful wood cabinetry and storage, your guests will rest well during their time on board.

Thanks to the 17' 8" beam on the 54SC has a very spacious interior for a mid-50 foot sportfish. Owners have a choice of either a 2-stateroom or 3-stateroom layout, depending on their boating plans. No matter what layout you choose, the forward master stateroom is abundant in space and storage, featuring a queen-sized berth. The horizontal-grain walnut cabinetry and accents will leave your guests in awe. The master suite has its own en suite head. 

With the 2-stateroom layout, the salon area features a L-shaped lounge with a table for dining inside. A 43" television is nearby and the Amtico flooring, combined with the Walnut woodwork, provides a relaxing ambiance. The guest stateroom has upper and lower berths, while also having its own private head. If owners choose the 3-stateroom layout, the cabins share a head and the salon seating is changed to booth seating.

The 54SC has a wonderfully-sized galley that comes well-equipped to feed your hungry crew. Featured in the galley is an engineered stone countertop, under-counter refrigerator and freezer, and plenty of storage.

Back at the mezzanine, a set of lift-up steps raises to reveal access to the spacious engine room. Owners have a choice between MAN V12 1400mhp engines or upgrading to the 1550mhp engines. Hull number one of the 54 Sport Coupe will utilize the more powerful 1550mhp models. Viking has also incorporated Optimus Electronic Power Steering that are matched to stainless-steel, high-speed rudders for incredible performance, range, and a comfortable ride. Captains will appreciate the single-lever controls for easier maneuvering. The Onan 21.5kW E-QD generator is designed to produce less noise and vibration, as the E-QD stands for 'Electronic Quiet Diesel'. The 54 Sport Coupe truly is a magnificent sportfish that is capable of competing and winning major offshore billfish tournaments.

As the oldest Viking dealer in North America and not far from the Viking shipyard, SI Yachts is uniquely experienced to provide the best Viking purchase process anywhere. Our team of factory-trained Viking experts have decades of experience owning, using, and helping customers purchase these amazing fishing machines. We also make it easy on you by offering to take your boat in on trade towards the purchase of a new Viking or Valhalla Boatworks . SI Yachts continually has pre-owned Vikings for sale available or can help you find the perfect boat on the brokerage market. Contact us today by calling 1-516-623-6060 or sending an email to [email protected] for updated availability, pricing, and more information.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Make Viking Yachts
• Model Sport Coupe
• Water Capacity 198 gallons
• Fuel Capacity 1,486 gallons
• Length Overall 54' 6
• Max Draft 4' 10
• Displacement 70,230 lbs. (Standard Fuel Load)
• Engine 1 Specs
• Model V12 1400CRM or 1550CRM
• Fuel Diesel
• Engine Power 1400mhp or 1550mhp
• Engine 2 Specs
• Total Engine Power 2800mhp or 3100mhp

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1994 Viking 54 Motor Yacht North Myrtle Beach, SC

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This is a must see for the Viking shopper. This 54 Viking Sport Motor Yacht Has the preferred MAN 820hp engines with all maintenance up to date. Completely enclosed bridge  and aft salon that is climate controlled. Some newer electronics, just detailed, new paint in engine room, engine maintenance up to date, Low hours on engines and gen set. New glass, new bottom, much, much more. She is ready to take you on your next long distance adventure, More to come, call today for your showing, easy to see in NMB SC  54 Viking Sport Motor Yacht

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• Number of Engines: 2
• Total Engine Hours: 2690
• Total Engine Power: 1.00

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