Basic Information
- Builder:
- NAUTOR'S SWAN
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Model Year:
- 1987
- Year Built:
- 1987
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 61' (18.59mm)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Yanmar
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
- The "Premiere" Swan 61 in the World
- Design by German Frers
- Owner has Kept "Viking" in True Pristine Yacht Condition
- A perfect example of Nautor Swan craftsmanship
- Same Project Manager with Seller's Yachts for past 45 years
- Sought after Center Cockpit
- Centerline Queen berth Aft
- Nautors inimitable Quality and Workmanship
- Scheel Keel giving 7'2" Draft for World Cruising
- North 3DI Furling Mainsail
- Furling Headsails
- Five Electric Winches controlled from helm
Present Owner Completed In "Viking"
- 3 Singlehanded voyages LA - Hawaii
- Cruised Sea of Cortez For Two Winters
- In 14 months at 86 years of age completed Solo Circumnavigation of the Globe
2005 3,000 hr one year Refit in Jamestown Boat Yard, Rhode Island Included
- New Navigation Station
- Bose Surround Sound System
- New Instruments
- Redesigned Companion Way Ladder
- Replaced forward Sliding Hatch w Lewmar
- Two Autopilot at helm station
- Surround Sound System
- Computer w Raymarine Software
- Hull and appendages taken down and epoxy barrier coated
- New Rudder Bearings
- Fuel and Water tanks removed and pressure tested
- Interior Hull repainted
- Painted mast and boom
Since 2005 Refit the following has been added
- Second backup Simrad Autopilot
- SidePower Bow Thruster 10" tunnel
- Sat TV Dome
- Air-X Wind Generator
- Security System
- 4000 Watt Inverter
- Vectron 100 amp Battery Charger
- 2018 Mast Pulled and Standing Rigging Replaced
- 2018 Vang and BackStay Hydraulics rebuilt
- "Viking" is Ready for the Next Blue Water Cruise
- photos courtesy of Steve Jost Photography