SMALL CHANGE a 2002 65 VIKING SPORT CRUISERS/PRINCESS V-65 will invite the most rigorous inspection and its new owner, whoever it might be, will reap the benefits of a truly high-quality, superbly well cared for and wonderfully performing English EXPRESS CRUISER. She has had only two owner's and resides in Florida. This VIKING SPORT CRUISERS/PRINCESS has spent its entire life lavished with attention and upkeep by a full time professional staff and crew. CALL TODAY TO SEE THIS 2002 65 VIKING SPORT CRUISERS/PRINCESS V-65 SMALL CHANGE.
Vessel Walkthrough This 65' Viking Princess is magnificent to behold with the sleek aggressive lines of this modern express are a reflection of her agile and efficient performance. Boarding from the teak sole aft deck you will first encounter port and starboard oversized sun decks adjacent to the centerline entry. Discreetly nestled under the sun pads are the entries to port and starboard garage, utility storage, and engine room compartment companionway.
The crew area has a single berth with separate head and shower. Aft is a utility work area with reverse cycle A/C. This area has ample storage, toolbox and large lazzarette/generator space. Entry into the engine room is forward through a bulkhead doorway with a watertight door.
From the aft sun pad area moving forward through a Strataglass enclosure and sliding gate is the spacious bridge deck entertainment area. This area includes to starboard a large U-shaped seating area with dining table, with teak high gloss inlay. To Port is an opposing L-shaped settee and service bar, bar-b-que, ice maker and refrigerated drink box to port, 4 drink holders. The starboard helm features include twin captain and companion seating and additional seating on the port side for two more companions. The helm features single lever controls, 360 degree visibility, air conditioning and retractable window next to the captain's chair. A custom electronics package provides the captain with all necessary instruments at his fingertips. Finally, a retractable canvas soft top sunroof can be opened to allow sun and fresh air into this area. Slide out liquor and glass storage behind helm.
Forward and centerline is the entry hatch to the lower salon and sleeping quarters which have carpet and wood flooring throughout. The lower areas are finished in beautiful hi-gloss cherry wood and rich upholstery materials.
The lower galley is to starboard opposite the large U-shaped settee and table to port and features a Sub-Zero 700 BC refrigerator/freezer drawer unit, 3-burner ceramic top stove, Sharp Carousel convection oven, additional freezer, stainless steel sink with garbage disposal and generous storage throughout. The day head is located port aft of the settee and has a Bosch washer and dryer. The main electronics distribution panel is located between the day head and adjacent to the staircase.
The salon Samsung flat screen TV is located forward of the galley on the starboard side. The entire salon area benefits from a large skylight located centerline allowing for a flood of natural daylight to brighten up the entire area.
The VIP stateroom with a private ensuite head is forward in the bow featuring a centerline queen size bed, drawer storage, recessed lighting, mirrored forpeak, designer fabrics, TV, and hanging locker with shelves. The private head is equipped with a stall shower, toilet, lighted vanity/sink with overhead/underneath storage, and carpet. Samsung DVD, JVC stereo, port and starboard storage with mirror vanity, hanging lockers, curtains, oval port lites, curtains.
The Master stateroom is aft of the salon with entry on the starboard side. The queen size bed is set at an angle to centreline, which allows for a walk around island bed and a full beam master with a settee and large hanging locker to port. Other features include a flat screen TV, DVD, SMX thermostat and cherry high gloss cabinetry. The ensuite master head features a stall shower, vanity and sink complimented by recessed lighting, mirrored wall and a teak and holly sole.
Interior Features Furniture is finished in natural cherry with a clear, deep-lacquered finish. Galley counter top is frosted glass and has 2 bar stools. The interior design affords the owners and guest, comfortable seating for 10 on the salon settee directly across from the full length galley. Featuring under counter refrigeration, concealed stove top, microwave convection oven and ample storage and accessibility. The entertainment center is located in the cabinetry at the forward end of the galley for easy viewing from the settee. All suites and cabins have generous storage comprised of lockers, drawers and shelves. Wall to wall carpeting in salon and staterooms complete the comfortable amenities. En-suite head entry in both staterooms. The electrical panel is located next to the stairs leading down from the helm deck. The day head and washer/dryer are located, to port of the stairs, designer fabrics, and throw pillows.
Helm Description Starboard helm position, twin helm seats with electric adjustment for helmsman and twin seats companion opposite. Teak decking from transom throughout helm deck sole. GRP framed toughened glass windscreen. Electric port and starboard side helm windows burled elm instrument panel. Full engine instrumentation, fuel gauges, Mathers electronic engine and gear shift controls, hydraulic steering with power assistance, bow and stern thruster controls, rudder position indicator, trim tab controls, horn button, anchor winch remote control, ACR remote searchlight, chart area, twin windscreen wipers, windscreen freshwater pressure wash, removable sunscreen, bilge pump controls with visual pump running indicators, fuel -contamination alarm system, remote-operation system for engine room automatic fire extinguisher, retractable soft top sunroof with canvas storage cover, A/C reverse cycle, and controls. Glove box and drink holders, electronics opening windshield vent.
All updated (2021) electronics package including (2) 16” Garmin 8616 GPS chart plotters, Garmin Radar 4D’ Open array antenna, (4) Garmin GMI 20 Multi-purpose displays, ICOM VHF with Command mic, Garmin GC 200 Camera on masthead, Simrad AP24 Autopilot - New software 2021, ACR twin beam spotlight, KVH Satellite TV with 3 receivers for master, VIP, and salon.
Salon Large salon with ultra suede sofa with storage below and cherry inlaid dining table, storage shelves and locker. Bar area and bottle/glass storage and Marvel Refrigerator /freezer, additional Isotherm freezer under counter. The frosted glass galley countertop is a convenient place for eating, 2 adjustable bar stools. The entertainment center features a flat screen, TV, radio, DVD/VCR linked to a Bose surround-sound system, exterior speakers with interchange switch SAT phone, KVH SAT TV 3 receivers by Direct TV signals received by 3 TV's, Bose surround theater system, XM satellite radio. Overhead down lights and concealed lighting. Main electrical control panel, opening port lights, and glass sliding door to cockpit. Carpet, new window shades and treaments.
Owners Suite The master stateroom is aft of the salon with entry on the starboard side. The queen size walk around bed is set at an angle to centerline. This custom layout allows for a full beam master with a settee and large hanging locker to port. The master features a large hanging locker, Samsung flat screen Direct TV and Samsung VCR /DVD, SMX thermostat and cherry high gloss cabinetry, carpet, silhouette blinds, mirrored wall, second set of bedding. The ensuite master head features a stall shower, vanity and sink complimented by recessed lighting, mirrored wall and a teak and holly sole. Opening port lights, new custom mattress, and bedding.
Master Head The master head ensuite and private. It features a stall shower with teak flooring, medicine cabinet, lighting and an opening port lite.
Avonite countertop, duplex GFI receptacle, exhaust fan, medicine and storage cabinet, mirror, opening port lite with curtains, tile ceiling, overhead lighting, sink, teak and holly sole, Vac-u-Flush head.
VIP Guest Stateroom Forward Center-lined large double bed, with new custom mattress and bedding, dressing table, wardrobe closet with shelves, drawers, cupboards and storage lockers, Direct Satellite controlled TV. En-suite private head entry. 110V receptacle, deck hatch with screen, full-width mirror, hanging lockers, opening port lites, overhead and reading lights ,overhead lockers outboard.
VIP Guest Head Avonite countertop, duplex GFI receptacle exhaust fan, medicine and storage cabinet, mirror, opening port lite, overhead lighting, sink, circular stall shower, Vac-U-Flush head, teak and holly sole.
Day Head Aft/Laundry In this boat’s optional 2 stateroom layout the day head aft is really a nice feature and doubles as a laundry facility leaving the vessels other two heads for private use of the forward and master staterooms.
Accessed from the companionway Avonite countertop, Duplex GFI receptacle, enclosed shower, exhaust fan, laundry facilities with separate washer & dryer, mirror, opening port lite, overhead lighting, sink, storage lockers, teak and holly sole, Vac-U-Flush head, tile ceiling.
Crew Stateroom/Aft Utility Room Access from the aft deck on starboard side, the crew area has a single berth with separate head and shower. Aft is a utility work area with reverse cycle A/C. This area has ample storage, toolbox and a large lazzarette/generator space. Entry into the engine room is forward through a bulkhead doorway with a watertight door. AC, TV, VCR, port lites, overhead reading lights and storage.
Electrical System Description 24 volt: 4 x heavy duty (130AH) batteries for engine starting, 6 x heavy duty (130AH) auxiliary batteries (New 2019), engine alternators charge via blocking diodes to isolate engine start batteries from auxiliaries. 2 x 40-amp 24v float battery chargers connected to both battery banks, 50-amp 24v/220v float unit for lighting, remote battery master switches with control switch at main panel, circuit breakers on all circuits, 120/ 240 volt: 60 Hrz .21.5 KW Onan diesel generator with stand alone starting battery and specially silenced exhaust, sound shield with approximately 3500 hrs (2021), generator serviced including heat exchanger and water pump, shore support inlet in cockpit, generator/shore support change-over switch, power-points in owners stateroom, VIP cabin galley (double) and salon, polarity check system, Earth leakage safety trip, shaver points in all bathrooms, 2 Glendinning Cablemasters, isolation transformer, and central vacuum.
Water System Description Water tank totaling 141 gallons (639 liters) plus 16-gallon (73 liter) water heater, water heated by engine and 240v immersion heater. Automatic water pump with filter main circuit breaker at switch panel, water level gauge, deck filler, freshwater vacuflush WC system with 51 gallon (233 liter) holding tank, contents gauge and electric overboard discharge with manual back-up system as well as dockside discharge system.
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine room with manual override. Hand-operated fire extinguishers (5) in owner’s stateroom, port and forward guest cabins, galley and helm position.
Automatic electric bilge pumps (with manual override) in engine room, forward accommodation and aft lazarette (7 in all), high capacity manual bilge pump with valve system and suction points in same areas.
Engine Room 2 x MAN D2842 LE404 (2 x 1300hp) Speed range 38-40 knots, 130hrs since Scott Marine Power total overhaul in 2019, including turbos and after coolers.
Cockpit sole engine-room access hatch with gas strut support and separate engine room access from lazarette. Engine room soundproofed, high-volume air intakes, engine room extractor fan with electronic time delay, engine exhaust silencers and water-cooled exhausts, engine beds integrally molded with hull for strength and vibration absorption. Forward and aft engine-room bulkheads integrally bonded, engines flexibly mounted, automatic fire extinguisher with remote override control, automatic and manual bilge pumps, engine-room lighting, propeller shafts in Temet, 5-bladed S class propellers in nickel aluminium bronze, props dynamically balanced, high-speed balanced rudders. Cathodic protection for stern-gear, stern-gear, engines, fuel tank fillers, etc all electrically bonded, hydraulic steering system with power assistance, single-lever electronic engine controls, bow and stern thruster (11hp), freshwater supply point in engine room.
Deck and Hull Equipment Deep V hull with molded spray rails and incorporating propeller tunnels for improved propulsive efficiency and reduced draft, hand-laid GRP construction with isophthalic gelcoat backed by initial lay-up of powder-bound mat and isophthalic resin for protection against osmosis. Integrally bonded girder-stiffening system. Standard finish white, navy blue high-gloss gelcoat for hull topsides, white coach-roof and hull bottom, complete bottom job Jan. 2021, hull antifouled to waterline. GRP/ balsa core/PVC foam sandwich construction for deck and superstructure for strength and high-thermal insulation. Molded non-slip surfaces on side decks. Hull antifouled with barrier coat and top coated bottom paint. Underwater transom lights, reversible electric anchor winch (2000W) with foredeck and helm position controls, new Lewmar anchor remote control system. Self-stowing (25kg) Delta anchor with 60 meter chain. Bow rope storage locker and anchor wash facility. Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve. Stainless steel bow, stern and spring cleats (8), stainless steel pulpit and guardrails. Two electric stern line winches, stainless steel coachroof handrails, coachroof lockers for fender storage. Fore cabin hatch, salon hatch, PVC rubbing band with stainless steel insert. Full set of IMCO navigation lights, riding light, ACR searchlight with remote control. Triple electric air horns, fuel and water fillers, electro-hydraulic telescopic passerelle (2.9m) with remote control, fore deck sun pads. Stainless boarding ladder, manual passerelle.
Cockpit- Teak decking self draining, U-shaped seating/dining area to starboard with table and L-shaped seat to port. Cockpit wet bar with sink, top- loading refrigerator, U Line ice-maker, electric BBQ and storage. Twin sunbeds aft. Two storage garages for water toys. Life raft storage. Access hatch to lazarette stowage space and to optional crew cabin. 220/240v shore support inlet in locker stowage lockers. Folding cover for forward part of cockpit with Bimini facility, or optionally electrically operated sliding roof section over forward area of cockpit (from control position forward to cockpit dining area) cover with zip door and window to aft part of cockpit, new Stamoid aft cockpit drop curtain. Stainless steel grab rails, radar arch, cockpit lighting, cockpit door leading to aft deck and to integral bathing platform with hot and cold transom shower, foldaway swim ladder and teak decking extension, speakers from salon hi-fi. Twin Glendinning Cablemasters, twin electric stern mounted docking assist winches, 2 electric anchor windlasses, remote controlled telescopic Passerelle, triple Kalenberg air horns, both garage pistons reworked, new stern thruster motor, SMX AC control panels, new AC compressors.
Other Items Supplied as Standard- Set of cutlery, crockery and glasses. Fenders (6) and warps (4) complete set of dock lines and set of hurricane dock lines, ensign staff, first aid kit, owner’s manual, engine manual, emergency tiller, emergency porthole cover, manual winch handle, ships document case.
Improvements and Features
- Custom 2 Stateroom, three head and crew quarter arrangement. Full beam master.
- MAN 1300 HP overhauled in August 2019 by Scott Marine Power
- Complete paint job with axleseal snow white topsides, royal blue hull sides with gold accent
- Complete teak deck replacement
- All AC’s have been replaced
- New batteries 2019
- Cushions and isenglass updates
- Twin garages, both garage pistons reworked or replaced
- Bow thruster and stern thruster, new motor 2021
- Salon windows removed and resealed
- All headliners and cushions have been replaced
- All soundproofing in engine room replaced
- Logs and all operating manuals
- JL cockpit speakers
- All new GARMIN electronics
- Camera on masthead
- SMX AC control panels
- New AC compressors
- Manuel Passerelle
- Uline SS Icemaker on helm deck
- New cold plates and compressor on helm deck
- New Stern thruster motor
- All new custom mattresses
- All new Bedding
- Replaced window shades and treatment
- New Stamoid aft cockpit drop curtain
- Complete Bottom Job in January 2021
- New stainless steel anchor
- New Lewmar Anchor remote control system
- Macerator systems rebuilt
Remarks SMALL CHANGE a 2002 65 VIKING SPORT CRUISERS/PRINCESS V-65 will invite the most rigorous inspection and its new owner, whoever it might be, will reap the benefits of a truly high-quality, superbly well cared for and wonderfully performing English EXPRESS CRUISER. She has had only two owner's and resides in Florida. This VIKING SPORT CRUISERS/PRINCESS has spent its entire life lavished with attention and upkeep by a full time professional staff and crew. CALL TODAY TO SEE THIS 2002 65 VIKING SPORT CRUISERS/PRINCESS V-65 SMALL CHANGE.
Exclusions - Owner's personal effects are excluded from the sale.
Mechanical Disclaimer Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
