For Sale: Viking 80 Convertible

The 80 Convertible from Viking Yacht Company was a best-seller for the builder virtually from the day it was introduced. A Salt Weapon is a 2023 80C with striking Nardo Grey paint, located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The vessel is offered by HMY Yacht Sales for $8.495 million. 

According to the builder, in order to enhance performance and achieve better engine and propulsion efficiencies, the design, engineering and production teams shaved unnecessary poundage, while increasing strength and seakeeping capabilities. A modified vinylester resin is used in the entire hull skin. The resin-infused hull is a sophisticated composite structure of end-grain balsa and foam cores with e-glass and carbon fiber hybrid laminates and a custom modified epoxy resin. Stringers are fiberglass encapsulated foam and the structural bulkheads are also resin infused.

Mechanically, the 80 Convertible shares a commonality of technical features with other Vikings. Chilled water air conditioning provides cooling and heat throughout the yacht with individual thermostats in the staterooms and the salon for efficient climate control. A Delta-T engine room ventilation system with thermostatically controlled supply and discharge fans provide proper fresh air circulation and water intrusion suppression. Pneumatically controlled engineroom ventilation dampers are integrated into the yacht’s fire suppression system. Optimus electric power steering delivers maneuverability in all sea conditions.

A lengthy list of standard equipment includes a hydraulic bow thruster, a centralized seawater system, a freshwater system, Veem S-class propellers, two 32 kW generators, two Glendinning Cablemasters, voltage stabilizer isolation transformers for more consistent, cleaner voltage, and an Octoplex touch screen electrical distribution panel with monitors in the salon and on the flybridge with manual back-up.

Powered with tier 3 MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L engines, A Salt Weapon has a top speed of more than 40 knots and a high-30 knot cruise, depending upon load and sea conditions.

Yachting previously wrote: “To be sure, there’s beauty in this beast, and it is obvious to the eye and the senses as she comes into view. She bears all the hallmarks of her 92 Enclosed Bridge big sister, starting with a wonderfully symmetrical profile topped off by a skyscraper-like tower, built by Viking’s own Palm Beach Towers.

Immediately noticeable are her sharp entry, proud bow and foredeck, well-proportioned house, striking black mask, low-slung 216-square-foot cockpit and curved transom with eye-catching tumblehome in the corners.”

Where is A Salt Weapon located? The yacht is currently lying in Deerfield Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, HMY Yacht Sales, at 954-420-8520.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 80’6”
• Beam: 21’4”
• Fuel Capacity: 2,600 gal.
• Draft: 5’7”

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