Empire Sun - VIKING SPORT CRUISERS FOR SALE

Upgrades on this luxury motor yacht include twin MAN diesels at 1,800 hours, dual Seakeeper gyros, new headliner (2022), AC chiller upgrade (2021), Garmin suite installed 2019, hydraulic swim platform added 2018, all-new air handlers, renewed teak decks, new carpet, and two linen sets per berth—one stock, one custom (see photos). Accommodations: 5 staterooms, 4 heads; an excellent cruising yacht for bluewater runs and offshore passages.

Exterior

Purposeful and polished, the exterior is outfitted for both sport and leisure, beginning with rocket‑type rod holders that keep tackle poised for action. Cockpit engine controls are thoughtfully positioned to port on the aft deck, while a graceful radar arch and a dedicated mast carry navigation and running lights with authority. A white bimini shades the fly bridge, its silhouette supported by a robust stainless‑steel frame. Ground tackle is confidence‑inspiring: a galvanized plow anchor served by approximately 300' of chain, driven by a Lewmar vertical electric windlass. On the aft deck, twin Lewmar deck winches to port and starboard stand ready for precise line handling. Launching and retrieval are effortless via a Marquipt dinghy davit with full powered functions, and boarding is elevated by an Obacmare stainless‑steel passarelle enriched with a refined teak inlay.

Electronics: lower station

At the lower helm, precision begins with a 4" Plastimo compass and continues through a Garmin GHC 20 autopilot paired to a Garmin radar rated to 72 miles. Comprehensive situational awareness is delivered by dual Garmin GPS units—8616 and 8616 xsv—each serving as the integrated chart plotter and fishfinder hub. Traffic is tracked via Garmin AIS 800, while clear communications flow through an ICOM IC‑M604 VHF with built‑in hailer. Depth is displayed via the GPS network and a Garmin GMI 20, with speed log and seawater temperature presented on the same instruments. The owner’s portable cell phone complements the suite for shore connectivity.

Electronics: upper station

The upper helm mirrors professional capability with a 4" Plastimo compass and Garmin GHC 20 autopilot, supported by a Garmin radar repeater. Dual displays—Garmin 8612 and 8616—serve as primary GPS, chart plotter, and fishfinder interfaces. Communications are handled by an ICOM CommandMic III VHF with integrated hailer. Depth is presented via the GPS network and Garmin GMI 20, with speed log and seawater temperature likewise provided through the same system.

Electronics: misc

Beyond navigation, onboard life is enriched by a Paradox “Gost” monitoring system and a full entertainment suite. In the salon, a Samsung TV pairs with a Bose DVD and a Bose A/V receiver, while the master, VIP, and starboard staterooms each feature Samsung TVs with JVC DVD units; the crew cabin is likewise equipped with a Samsung TV and JVC DVD. Satellite television arrives via KVH TracVision, and the fly bridge soundtrack is delivered by a Clarion AM/FM/CD system. Security and awareness are enhanced through a CCTV system with four cameras.

Fire fighting & safety gear

Safety is comprehensive and intelligently laid out: six 2.5 lb dry‑powder hand extinguishers are complemented by a built‑in Seafire FM‑200 system with 3x cylinders, the tanks located in the engine room, lazarette, and below the helm. Discharge can be commanded manually from the aft deck or automatically, with remote status indicators at both helms. Integrated shutdowns cover vent fans, vent flaps, main engines, and generator. Deck washdowns serve as the auxiliary fire pump. Bilge protection includes manual bilge pumps with manifold, submersible electric bilge pumps, and bilge alarms. There are eight Type I and eight Type II life jackets, one life ring, four red hand‑held flares, two orange hand‑held flares, and four cartridge flares plus one gun. An EPIRB with ACR battery stands ready, alongside a first‑aid kit, U.S.C.G. notices, smoke detectors, bell, horn, and a Rules of the Road book. All running lights and the anchor light are operational, searchlights are by ACR, and four underwater lights at the transom add safety and allure after dark.

Machinery

Aft and below deck reside two MAN diesel engines, model D2842LE423, showing 1647 hours port and 1652 hours starboard. Each delivers 1360 hp, equivalent to 1000 kW, turning up to 2300 RPM for an effortless reported cruise of 28 knots and a reported maximum of 32 knots. Engine alarms are fitted throughout. The machinery sits on fiberglass stringers capped with aluminum and isolated by flexible mounts. Cooling is fresh water, with mechanical fuel‑temperature indication and filtration by twin MAN bowls in‑line plus engine‑mounted bowls. Exhaust routes through hose and fiberglass tube with mufflers installed. Control is refined via an electronic synchronizer and single‑lever electronic controls. The driveline is robust: bronze shaft logs, cutlass bearings, and “Tides” seal‑type stuffing boxes. Five‑blade nibral propellers, reported at 37" x 51", are driven by stainless‑steel shafts of reported 75 mm diameter. Bronze struts, reported 19" x 12", carry cutlass strut bearings (not sighted), with propeller protection via hull, keel, and strut (not sighted). Bronze spade rudders, reported 15" x 31", steer through bronze stuffing boxes, aided by stainless‑steel double‑ram trim tabs reported at 17" x 23". Maneuvering is assured with Wesmar electric bow and stern thrusters, each with twin four‑blade props in 10" tubes (reported), while motion is tamed by two Seakeeper stabilizers, 6 and 9. A Reverso oil‑change system simplifies service.

Transmissions

Power is channeled through ZF transmissions, model ZF 2000, with a precise 2.519:1 reduction ratio for optimal thrust and efficient cruising.

Generators

Electrical autonomy is anchored by an Onan auxiliary generator located in the lazarette, model 27.5MDKBT‑6768A, showing 3938 hours. Output is a robust 27.5 kW at 120/240 Volts and 1800 RPM from a four‑cylinder set with fresh‑water cooling. The exhaust runs via hose through an Aqualift muffler, fuel is supplied by an electric pump, and filtration is via a Separ in‑line unit with an engine‑mounted bowl. Actual measured output is 243 Volts / 60 Hz / 57 amps.

Electrical

The yacht’s electrical architecture is comprehensive and resilient: charging is handled by a 10 amp Mastervolt at 12 Volts, twin 75 amp Mastervolt chargers at 24 Volts, and twin 20 amp Interacter units at 48 Volts (reported). A Newmar DC converter and Asea shore‑power transformers stabilize and adapt incoming power. Batteries are intelligently distributed: 4 x 12 Volt in the forward bilge for the bow thruster; 6 x 12 Volt aft of the starboard engine; 4 x 12 Volt aft of the port main; 1 x 12 Volt in the lazarette for the generator; and 4 x 12 Volt in the lazarette for the stern thruster. Remote battery switches plus three approved manual switches provide control. Fiberglass drip‑pan boxes with lids and secure brackets keep the installation orderly. Illumination combines 24 Volt DC and 110 Volt AC. Shore interfaces include two 250 Volt, 50 amp receptacles on power reels and two 50 amp, 250 Volt, 75 ft cables on power reels, with phone/TV receptacles provided. AC and DC switchboards are located in the lazarette and at the lower helm, backed by circuit breakers and a bonding‑system lightning arrester. Climate is assured by Dometic and Aqua Air air‑conditioning with reverse‑cycle heating, and steering is electric, hydraulic.

Interior

The interior presents four cabins plus a dedicated crew space, with three enclosed heads plus a crew facility, all finished in a refined satin cherry that continues through the trim for a seamless, upscale ambiance. Dining is versatile, with a dinette opposite the galley and additional tables on the aft deck and flybridge for alfresco or elevated views.

Galley

To starboard, the galley is a chef’s ally, anchored by a four‑burner electric glass cooktop with shutoffs at both the stove and the switchboard, complemented by a Sharp microwave and convection oven. Ventilation is assured by a lighted vent hood. Cold storage is generous with a Sub Zero refrigerator and matching freezer, plus an additional Premium refrigerator in the salon and a Raritan ice‑maker also in the salon. Daily convenience comes from small appliances and a central vacuum system. Hot water is supplied by a 45 gallon stainless‑steel calorifier‑type heater. Extended cruising is supported by a Sea Recovery water maker rated at 1400 gpd (reported). Laundry is handled by Miele washer and dryer units, with a Miele dishwasher streamlining cleanup. A granite countertop sets the tone for culinary craft, while four showers plus a deck shower expand comfort. A garbage disposal in the galley adds an effortless finishing touch.