Carpe Diem - VIKING FOR SALE

TURN-KEY AND AGGRESSIVELY PRICED BY HER ORIGINAL OWNERS!

If you’re hunting for a true standout and exceptional value, don’t let this one slip away. Carpe Diem has been fastidiously cared for by knowledgeable, first owners with an open-checkbook approach. Engine, transmission, and generator services are current; she sports all-new Raymarine HybridTouch electronics along with numerous thoughtful upgrades. Pride of ownership is evident throughout this luxury motor yacht.

A striking flybridge sport cruiser with three staterooms and two heads, this 56-foot Viking Sport Cruiser delivers both elegance and performance. Low-hour (599) twin Volvo D12 diesels at 715 HP each provide confident reliability and an exciting cruise. Expect premium accommodations, a fully outfitted galley, and abundant storage—perfect for weekend escapes or extended cruising. Arguably the finest, most comprehensively equipped 56’ Viking Sport Cruiser on the market.

Immaculate inside and out!

• Twin Volvo D12 diesels @ 715 HP each (approx. 599 hours)
• Raymarine autopilot
• New Raymarine HybridTouch suite (Radar/GPS/Chartplotter)
• Upgraded premium audio system
• Marine Air air-conditioning and heat
• Generous flybridge layout
• Expansive cockpit and salon living areas
• Clear Isinglass bridge enclosure

Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity. All offers will be considered.

Keywords: Luxury Motor Yacht, Flybridge Yacht, Sport Cruiser, Express Cruiser, Cruising Powerboat, Viking Yachts

Salon

Step through the center glass door framed in stainless steel and enter a welcoming salon where an elegant U-shaped settee faces a cherry table topped with glass. Long shelves run beneath the large windows to starboard and port, while a smaller portside settee creates an intimate conversation nook. A light beige carpet is protected by a new beige Sunbrella runner, and the cocktail cabinet with refrigerator pairs beautifully with the dedicated icemaker and bottle-and-glass storage. Stairs rise smoothly to the flybridge, and throughout the space the cherry woodwork shows in excellent condition. Climate is easily tuned via the A/C controls, and housekeeping is simplified with a central vacuum inlet—proof that this refined flybridge sport cruiser is meant for effortless enjoyment.

Galley

The open galley feels bright and spacious, finished with white Corian countertops and abundant storage for provisions and tableware. A Sharp microwave and a four-burner electric stove with overhead lighting handle meal prep with ease, complemented by a deep stainless-steel sink and a new single-lever faucet for precise control. The stainless refrigerator door adds a clean, modern touch, and communication with the lower helm is effortless—ideal for cruising aboard a refined motor yacht.

Master stateroom

The master stateroom centers on a queen-size berth with two drawers beneath, flanked by a pair of hanging lockers for smart wardrobe stowage. Shelving runs port and starboard beneath the portlights, each fitted with privacy curtains, and an escape hatch adds reassurance. Reading lights are positioned at the head of the bed to both sides, A/C controls keep the climate just right, and a one-hundred-ten-volt duplex outlet is close at hand. Opening portlights to port and starboard bring in sea air, while a central vacuum inlet underscores everyday convenience.

Master head

Directly adjoining the master stateroom, the master head features an opening portlight and a ventilating fan for fresh airflow. A cabinet over the sink and a Corian countertop with integral basin create clean, durable work surfaces. The separate shower stall has a glass door and its own opening portlight, while the electric-flush head provides reliable, easy operation.

Port/ starboard guest staterooms

The guest staterooms to port and starboard each offer twin berths with a small table between, supported by a storage drawer and additional space beneath the berths. Quilted bedspreads, pillow shams, fitted sheets, and extra pillows create a ready-to-cruise setup, while individual reading lights invite a quiet escape. A large hanging locker with a full-length mirror on the door anchors personal storage, complemented by a shelf beneath an opening portlight. Safety and comfort are enhanced by a smoke detector, dedicated A/C control, and a central vacuum inlet.

Guest head

The guest head is designed for practical comfort, featuring an enclosed shower, effective exhaust fans, and a bright porthole. Storage lockers keep toiletries organized, and the Vacu-Flush head offers efficient, reliable operation underway.

Main helm

From the main helm, a new Raymarine HybridTouch color chartplotter/radar display delivers crisp navigation, backed by an AC/DC control panel and remote control for the anchor windlass. Autopilot, depthsounder, and speed log simplify passagemaking, while bow thruster control and electric opening windows add precision and fresh air. Full instrumentation sits behind a stainless-steel–framed windshield, with a handy storage area nearby, twin helm seats for comfort, and a windshield sunshade to keep glare in check—everything you expect of a capable flybridge motor yacht.

Aft cockpit and deck

Aft, the cockpit invites relaxation with settee cushions updated in tan in two thousand eighteen and teak decking in excellent condition, all protected by a canvas and Isinglass enclosure. A ladder reaches the flybridge, while dedicated hatches provide access to the engine room and lazarette. Stairs lead down to the swim platform from both port and starboard, where a teak inlay sets a warm tone. Freshwater washdown serves the bow and anchor, stainless-steel rails and bow storage lockers add security and utility, and a hot-and-cold shower meets you after a swim. The self-draining deck completes a clean, seaworthy layout.

Bow/ foredeck

The foredeck is easy to reach via wide side decks with stainless-steel handrails along the coachroof. Ground tackle is managed by a Lewmar windlass with a three‑foot stainless-steel locking chain, and the bow rail carries a flag staff and flag. Sun pad cushions invite lounging, a fresh-water washdown bib keeps the area tidy, and port and starboard lifelines with intermediate stainless wire add security underway.

Flybridge

Up top, the flybridge features a new Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter/radar display, controls for the anchor windlass and bow thruster, and depthsounder with speed log. Electronic engine controls with synchronizers pair to a comfortable double helm seat, and the console and seating benefit from tailored covers, with a full flybridge deck cover for layups. A bimini top and partial Isinglass enclosure modulate sun and breeze. With seating for eight, a wet bar with refrigerator and stove, and direct access to both the cockpit and main salon, this is the social heart of a true flybridge sport cruiser.

Electronics

The yacht’s electronics suite centers on a new Raymarine HybridTouch package, complemented by VHF for clear communications. An Autohelm depthfinder and Autohelm speed log keep navigation precise, while a six‑inch compass with shield, a chart flat on the port side of the instruments, and a separate gooseneck light over the chart area support confident piloting—hallmarks of a capable express cruiser.

Electrical equipment

Power systems include an Onan Marine GenSet 17MDKAD, with chargers for both twelve-volt and twenty-four-volt banks. Access to filters, thru-hulls, and all systems is straightforward. The yacht carries one-hundred-ten- and two-hundred-twenty-volt service, dedicated twelve-volt and twenty-four-volt battery banks with corresponding twenty-four-volt chargers, and Cruisair reverse-cycle air conditioning with heating. A hot-water heater and a central vacuum system round out an owner-friendly specification.

Engine room

In the bright, well-planned engine room, twin Volvo D12 diesel engines, each rated at seven hundred fifteen horsepower, sit with excellent service access. A stainless-steel ladder descends from the aft deck, and ventilation is handled by an engine-room blower and dedicated lighting throughout. High-speed rudders and high-volume air intakes support responsive handling and cooling, while a holding tank with pumpout, a hydraulic power steering system, port and starboard fuel tanks, and water-cooled exhaust mufflers reflect sound engineering for a long-range motor yacht.

Mechanical

Mechanical systems are comprehensive: an automatic fire system, an automatic freshwater pump with filter, and both automatic and manual bilge pumps for redundancy. Trim tab indicators aid fine-tuning the ride, and underwater gear is fully bonded. A bow thruster with dual-station controls enhances maneuverability. Practical touches include engine-room access from the cockpit, an engine-room blower and lighting, high-speed rudders, high-volume air intakes, a holding tank with pumpout, a hydraulic power steering station, and fuel tanks to port and starboard—robust underpinnings for a confident flybridge yacht.

Construction

Built with hand-laid fiberglass, this yacht features molded non-slip surfaces on the side decks, flybridge, and foredeck for secure footing. Heavy-duty rub rails protect the hull in close quarters, and an integrally bonded stringer system provides lasting strength and rigidity worthy of a premium sport cruiser.

Viking Sport Cruisers 56 flybridge overview

The Viking Sport Cruisers 56 Flybridge answered the call of buyers seeking European styling and performance in the mid‑nineteen‑nineties. Built in England by Marine Projects, Ltd. on a deep‑V hull with moderate beam, it employs prop pockets to reduce shaft angles and draft, sharpening efficiency. Below, the plan blends two distinct salon seating areas, a sunken galley with an attached laundry room, an elevated lower helm, and internal flybridge access into a graceful, highly practical layout. Three staterooms lie forward of the engine room, with twin‑berth crew quarters aft. The cockpit shows off a beautiful teak deck with built‑in lounge seating, and a hatch in the sole opens to a generous lazarette and the engine room. Topside, the spacious flybridge seats eight and adds an aft sun pad, wet bar, and low‑profile arch; a cockpit ladder—rather than a molded staircase—provides access. With twin Volvo six‑hundred‑ten‑horsepower diesels, the SC56 cruises at about twenty‑five knots and reaches twenty‑eight to thirty knots at the top. A compelling blend of flybridge yacht, sport cruiser, and luxury motor yacht, it remains a timeless express cruiser for owners who value performance and poise.

Recent upgrades and services

In two thousand twenty, the engines received one new and one refurbished turbocharger. In two thousand nineteen, the bottom was painted. A comprehensive two‑thousand‑eighteen program included fresh gelcoat, renewed through‑hulls, a transom refit, upgraded electronics with new transducers and senders, salt‑water pump reseals, a new sound system, service to the vacuum and waste systems, generator attention, and new carpets with pads—thoughtful care that keeps this yacht turnkey.

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel are offered in good faith but without guarantee of accuracy or condition. Buyers are encouraged to have their agents or surveyors verify particulars to their satisfaction. This yacht is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.