1990 Viking Motor yacht Flybridge in Charleston, SC

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SELLER DESCRIPTION

Bell Air is a beautifully maintained example of this truly expansive Viking Motor Yacht. She has the accommodations of a 55-footer, including three staterooms, each with private head, with the impressive teak woodwork for which Viking is well-known. She provides cruising comfort, good speed and exceptional value.

Mechanical Equipment:
Cruising speedsEconomy 8kts at 825rpm Low cruise 18kts at 1900rpmHigh cruise 21kts at 2100rpmTwin 735h.p. Detroit Diesel 8v92 engines with DDEC electronic engine and drive gear control Both engines overhauled at end of 07. Total time since overhaul now approx 80 hours.Engines start readily, run dependably. Will give years of dependable service. DD crankcase pressure control air conditioning/ reverse heating system includes 3 Cruisaire compressor units and 7 condenser units with electronic control system Pressure water system 120 volt pressure pump with 12 volt back up. 290-gallon fresh water tank. Water tank level indicator in galley. Also equipped for dockside water hook upHot water heaterOnan 20 KW Genset. Capable of running all house systems.oil changing system for engines, drive gears, and gensetFuel capacity 770 gallons in two tanks 1 x 600, 1 x 170fuel consumption monitoring system via DDEC electronic controlsFire boy halon engine room fire suppression system with computer control for auto control of engines, genset, blowers. Hand fire extinguishers up to date and located throughout the yacht. Flare kit up to date. Co2 monitors/alarms in each fuel filters, oil filters, air filters battery charging system large air ventilation grid on port and starboard walls everything readily accessible in one area a real plus.600 gallon main tank with optional 170 gallon auxilliary for a total of 770 gallons of fuelNaiad hull stabilizer systemFour fan bilge blower system 2 x 120 volt, 2 x 12 volt4 automatic bilge pumps with back-up via engine driven water pumps(2)Walk in engine room with 6 foot headroom4 120 volt lights and 4 x 12 volt lightsstabilizer pumps and actuatorstwo house water pressure pumps 1 x 120v and 1 x 12 v3 head vacuum pumps1 holding tank evacuation pump batteries under floortwo of the four automatic bilge pumpsengine driven water evacuation system4 fan blower system w/ 2 x 120v and 2 x 12 v oil changing system for both engines and genset. Pressure water system 120 volt pressure pump with 12 volt back up. 290-gallon fresh water tank. Water tank level indicator in galley. Also equipped for dockside water hook upHot water heater

Galley:
French door refrigerator/ bottom freezer with ice maker (new 12-08), 4 burner ceramic stovetop, combination microwave/convection oven, twin sinks with disposal, adjustable intensity lighting in galley area. This is a large area with ample storage that becomes a popular meeting/socializing/dining area.Central vacuum system with access throughout the boatWhirlpool stacked clothes washer /dryerTV Ample storage in 16 galley cabinets and drawers, also 4 storage compartments under seats in dinette, cabinets in salon, storage under L couch in salon

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Fully enclosed helm with seating for 8 on L shaped couch, and 3 helm chairs. Table for helm dining or snacking, seats five. Helm enclosure can open on all four sides as desired. Map countertops at helm sides. At rear of the helm level outside of helm enclosure is the Novurania dingy with 20 hp Yamaha outboard and Marquipt hydraulic davit for raising and lowering the dingy. Circular stairway connects helm area to lower aft deckTachometers Engine temperature Transmission temperatureTransmission pressureVoltmetersEngine hour metersOil pressureNitrogen filled compass Safety monitoring via helm panel, safety alarm and lights, Depth indicator Data marine DartBenmar autopilotNorthstar GPS moving map system (with chips for Southeast, and Bahamas)Furuno GPSFuruno Radar open arrayThree VHF radios, two in helm, one in salonStandard Horizon Hailer/intercom system for listening and communicating forward, aft, or to galley/salon area.Fire boy control unitNaiad stabilizer system controlsInstant hi/lo idle speed buttonEngine speeds automatically synchronized when using dual speed levers or can set for both engine speeds controlled/synchronized by single lever. Remotely controlled spot lightTrim tabs-remotely controlled from the helm

Electrical System:
110 V/220 V AC System 12 V/24 V DC System Automatic Battery ChargerDual Isolation Transformers 120 volt and 12 volt lighting in all roomsDockside power cables: twin CABLEMASTER power cable reels with 2 x 50 amp x 25 foot cables, plus 2 x 50 amp x 25 foot extension cables, plus 1 x 50 amp x 50 foot cable extensionOnan 20 KW Genset. Capable of running all house systemsWired for central landline telephones

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Four deck chairs, table, gas grill. Nice area for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. Access to fly bridge/helm area via circular stairway or to swim platform via ladder. Communication via intercom to helm. Nice for rope handling/docking. Fiber glass swim platform has retractable swim ladder.