CURIOUS GEORGE - VIKING FOR SALE

This striking motor yacht has just completed a full, no-expense-spared refit. With low hours, she boasts brand-new, state-of-the-art electronics, fresh Humphry stabilization and trim, plus an upgraded flybridge A/C and enclosure. The overhaul spanned more than a year and exceeded one million dollars. Sleeker, modernized intake vents give her the profile of a much newer luxury yacht. Packed with premium enhancements, this flybridge cruiser is a genuine bluewater performer and an absolute must-see for discerning buyers.

Cockpit

Purpose-built for battle and leisure alike, the cockpit presents two livewells and two fish wells ready for serious days on the grounds, anchored by a Bluewater fighting chair whose base accepts a custom dining tabletop for effortless conversion from tournament to al fresco dining. Cold storage is abundant with two cockpit freezers, plus a refrigerator, freezer and ice maker, while the Eskimo fish box ice maker keeps the day’s catch perfectly chilled. Tackle and spread management are seamless with gunwale rod holders, rocket-style holders and Rupp outriggers, and power management is simplified with two Glendinning 50-amp power connections. A white Bimini shades the forward cockpit on a light, rigid aluminum frame, and the rich teak underfoot and up the gunnel and flybridge ties the whole scene together with timeless elegance.

Salon

A vast, inviting salon greets you with generous seating and clever storage, entered via an electronic door that glides open to reveal a refined entertainment hub. To port, switchboards, an ice maker and the media suite are neatly concealed in lockers, while a new KVH 55" flat-screen TV rises on a powered lift to pair with a new entertainment system, a Denon A/V receiver and two Niles amps for immersive sound. Hospitality is elevated with an Edgestar wine chiller for 48 bottles, a Kenmore ice maker and a SideBar liquor dispensing system, and at the aft end of the galley counter three bar stools create an effortless social perch. Fresh headliners and wallpaper extend throughout the vessel, lending a crisp, renewed ambiance that’s equal parts polished and relaxing.

Galley

Positioned forward to port, the galley anchors the social heart of the yacht, with the day head just forward and, outboard of the head to port, the yacht’s electronic units and a generous forward storage area. A handsome granite countertop crowns a professional-grade layout: a Gaggenau 4-burner electric cooktop, Sharp microwave/convection oven and a suite of new appliances including a trash compactor, dishwasher, wine cooler and disposal. Cold storage is superb with four Sub Zero refrigerator counter drawers and two Sub Zero freezer drawers, while daily comforts are assured by the SEAVAC central vacuum system, a calorifier hot water heater and a Sea Recovery water maker producing 1400 GPD. A Whirlpool washer and dryer round out the practical luxuries that make extended cruising effortless.

Master stateroom

Midships to port, the master stateroom is a private retreat with a walkaround king-size bed, dedicated seating and a spacious private head. Entertainment is intimate and cinematic with a new KVH TV and a Bose Home Theatre system, while JL Audio media extends into the master head and is mirrored at the flybridge helm for cohesive listening wherever you are. An L-shaped lounge invites quiet moments, and abundant storage—including under-berth drawers and a large closet—keeps extended cruising beautifully ordered.

Vip stateroom

All the way forward, the VIP stateroom features a centerline queen-size berth, its own private head and a new KVH TV, creating a self-contained sanctuary for special guests.

Guest stateroom

To port, the guest stateroom offers two single berths, a new KVH TV and convenient access to the guest head aft to port, delivering comfort and privacy for family or crew.

Crew cabin

Accessed from the aft end of the companionway, the crew cabin is intelligently arranged with two large single berths and a head with a separate shower stall. A dedicated door provides direct access to the engine room so the crew can operate independently, and a washer and dryer just outside the crew cabin door streamline turnarounds between passages.

Engine room and mechanical equipment

Power comes from twin 2,050 HP MTU 16V2000 M91 engines showing 2990/2990 hours, supported by new batteries and shipwide systems tuned for reliability. Generator readiness is clear with the port unit at 903 hours and the starboard at 1098, while a 50/60 hertz cycle capability widens your cruising envelope. Upgraded engine room vents to the new style improve airflow and aesthetics, the fresh water cooling system safeguards longevity, and twin Racor filters deliver clean fuel for confident passagemaking.

Flybridge and electronics

Command comes easily from the custom Palm Beach Tower and a newly equipped helm framed by a fresh flybridge enclosure and new teak underfoot. Comfort and climate are yours with dual A/C and all-new cushions and canvas, while safety is underwritten by two six-man life rafts. Navigation and fish-finding intelligence are cutting-edge, with new electronics on a 21" screen, new radar, new sonar and a new Flar Therm camera that extends your vision well into the night.

Decks and hull

Her profile gleams with new blue hull paint applied in 2020, complemented by a stainless steel anchor set on 100' of chain and 150' of rode for versatile holding. A new dive compressor with four tanks in the lazarette expands your adventures below the surface, aided by a night vision camera and a TV antenna mounted atop the Tuna Tower. Practical refinements include an electronic entry door to the salon and tower controls that have been renewed and updated, ensuring the yacht looks and performs as crisply as she handles.

Other

Thoughtful touches elevate every day aboard: cockpit misters cool the action around the Bluewater fighting chair, which can be capped with a dining table to transform the space at will. Teak sweeps through the cockpit, gunnel and flybridge, while two custom jet ski holders and two six-man life rafts stand ready for sport and safety. A launching davit makes tender and toy handling effortless, the forward deck sun pad invites languid afternoons, two Glendinnings 50 AMP power connections simplify shore power, and a complete compound and wax of the superstructure keeps her gleaming.

Upgrades and new equipment 2020-2021

A comprehensive 2020–2021 renewal placed the yacht at the forefront of her class: all-new, latest-generation Garmin equipment with a 22" screen, Awlgrip blue hull paint and matching blue bottom paint set the tone, while Dual Electronics (2021), fresh canvas and upholstery throughout, and new bedding, towels and linens refined every touchpoint. In the salon, a recessed 55" HDTV pairs with 48-bottle wine refrigeration and a special liqueur hand dispenser; entertainment equipment and speakers span inside and out, and new headliners with teak ceiling strips in the salon and staterooms add warm detail. A custom mural graces the lower walkway, new carpets run throughout, all woodwork has been refinished, and a 42" TV in the master has been integrated within custom cabinetry. Appliance upgrades include a trash compactor, dishwasher and Sub-Zero six refrigerator/freezer compartments. On the flybridge, two A/C compressors, special canvas and windows, four spreader outriggers with epock, renewed and updated tower controls, new cushions and full enclosures redefine comfort and capability. In the engine room, the Humphrey system—fins and special trim tabs—joins upgraded vents, two generators (starboard 1098/port 913) with new batteries, detailed engines and installed air conditioning with two compressors, plus efficient LED lighting. On deck and hull, a dive compressor beneath the aft lazarette with dedicated tank storage complements the blue hull paint, stainless steel anchor with 100' chain and 150' rope, night vision camera, TV antenna atop the Tuna Tower and renewed, updated tower controls—an integrated program that makes the yacht feel effectively new.

Introduction

Fresh from a complete refit, this magnificent vessel now pairs low hours with an all-new suite of state-of-the-art electronics and the latest Humphry stabilization and trim systems. The bridge benefits from upgraded air conditioning and a new enclosure, and the transformation—spanning over a year and one million dollars—touches every experience on board. Even her upgraded intake vents sharpen the profile, lending the look of a yacht several years younger. With so many thoughtful improvements, she is a must-see for any serious buyer in this segment.

Vessel walkthrough

Step aboard the 74’ Viking “Curious George” and the first impression is scale and purpose: a vast cockpit with an offset fighting chair that slides from side to side, flanked by live wells, an ice chipper and a large hold ready for your catch of the day. Mezzanine seating conceals generous storage with coolers and a freezer at your feet, and a TV screen stands by to stream your favorite game, show or sonar feed. Through the automatic salon door, wraparound seating to starboard faces a handsome port-side breaker panel and entertainment center with a large pop-up TV. Forward lies an open, social galley with ample counter space and three stools; to starboard, a comfortable dinette beckons, and on the centerline forward, the day head adds welcome convenience. Descend the stairs and immediately to port are the crew quarters with head and direct engine room access, allowing the team to move freely without disturbing guests above or below decks. Continuing forward, the master stateroom to port features a walkaround king-size bed, a large closet and abundant storage including under-berth drawers, plus a new TV and a spacious head and shower. Just ahead is a guest stateroom with over-under berths, TV and private head, and further forward the fourth stateroom—an airy VIP—offers a queen berth and a private, generous head. Up on the bridge, expansive seating surrounds a newly equipped helm with a centerline captain’s chair and a new enclosure that opens for fresh sea air or seals to create a climate-controlled haven with two A/C units. Just forward of the helm sit two freezer/refrigerator units, with additional storage beneath the seating, and the fully equipped tower even brings bow thruster controls to the top. With her freshly painted hull and a refit tallying well over a million dollars, “Curious George” stands among the most beautiful and comprehensively outfitted sportfishing yachts afloat, and her new stabilization and trim systems deliver a composed, confident ride in virtually any sea.