1988 Viking Yacht 63' "Aphrodite" For Sale

1988 Viking 63' Pilothouse Motor Yacht for Sale: Timeless Performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Classic Design and Adventure Ready

The 1988 Viking 63' Pilothouse Motor Yacht, known as Aphrodite, is a remarkable blend of classic styling and robust performance, perfect for cruising and socializing. This pre-owned motor yacht, located in the vibrant waters of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers a spacious layout and is designed for both adventure and relaxation on the open sea.

Spacious Accommodations and Comfort

With a thoughtfully designed layout, the Viking 63' Pilothouse Motor Yacht features four cabins that can accommodate up to eight guests comfortably. The interior is well-appointed, ensuring a cozy atmosphere for both short trips and extended voyages. Three heads provide convenience for guests, making it ideal for entertaining family and friends.

Performance and Power

Powered by twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TA engines, each delivering 735 HP, this yacht boasts a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. With 2,940 engine hours, Aphrodite is built for reliability and performance, allowing you to explore new horizons with confidence.

Specifications - 1988 Viking 63' Pilothouse Motor Yacht

• Builder: Viking
• Model: 63' Pilothouse Motor Yacht
• Year: 1988
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Length: 63 feet
• Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TA (735 HP each)
• Cruising Speed: 12 knots
• Top Speed: 16 knots
• Beam: 17.3 feet
• Draft: 5 feet
• Total Berths: 8
• Total Heads: 3

Top Features:

• Spacious four-cabin layout
• Comfortable salon for social gatherings
• Well-equipped galley for meal preparation
• Stabilizer for smooth cruising
• Swim platform for easy water access

Electronics & Navigation:

• Raymarine navigation system
• VHF radio for communication
• Autopilot for effortless navigation
• Standard sound system for entertainment

Comfort & Convenience:

• Air conditioning for climate control
• Generator for power supply
• Washer/dryer and dishwasher for added convenience
• Deck fridge for refreshments at hand
• Microwave for quick meals

A Proven Long-Range Cruiser with Exceptional Upgrades

Aphrodite is far more than a well-maintained classic Viking—she is an extensively upgraded cruising yacht that has been thoughtfully improved for comfortable liveaboard life and extended cruising.

Built during Viking's renowned era of heavy-duty construction, with Lazzara’s advanced design features, she combines timeless craftsmanship with practical engineering. What truly distinguishes Aphrodite is her remarkable ownership history, including over 23 years of meticulous maintenance records. This is a yacht that has been cared for, upgraded, and cruised—not neglected.

Having successfully cruised Florida, Bahamas Canada and throughout the Great Lakes, Aphrodite has already proven herself as a capable, dependable cruising platform.

When in South Florida, be sure to include Aphrodite on your ‘must see’ list.

Notable Upgrades & Highlights

When compared to other Viking 63’s – or even similarly sized Hatteras yachts – Aphrodite offers a combination of upgrades rarely found on the market:

• Bottom professionally peeled and vinyl ester relaminated — no blister concerns
• Great Loop capable via removable radar arch
• Twin generators – 20 kW and added 5kW Onan for efficient, quiet operation
• 3000 Watt Inverter – When silent AC power is desired
• 15 KVA Isolation Transformer – Eliminate dockside GFI issues
• Naiad stabilizers for comfortable cruising
• Side-Power bow thruster for confident docking
• 2021 Watermaker, 20 gph – a Bahamas essential
• Extra 130 gallon water tank, providing total of 480 gallons fresh water storage
• 2021 Walker Bay 12' RIB tender with 40 HP Yamaha & custom cradle
• Custom 5' swim platform with spiral staircase and boarding extensions
• Beautiful stainless steel window frames as opposed to standard, less durable aluminum
• Full walk-around decks – Safer line handling and utility
• Full beam stand-up engine room with over 6'3" headroom – vs split Hatteras space
• Spacious full-beam master suite- much larger than comparable Hatteras or Viking 55
• Secure stairway leading to flybridge – Hatteras typically offers a ladder
• Spurs – running gear and stabilizer line cutters
• Custom gutter system – Redirects flybridge runoff away from lower deck

Designed for Comfortable Living

Step aboard and you'll immediately appreciate why the Viking 63 remains one of the most respected motor yachts of her era.

Wide, protected side decks make line handling and docking safe and convenient, while the custom swim platform and spiral staircase create effortless water access.

Inside, the salon is exceptionally spacious. Abundant natural light from oversized windows. A dedicated dining area, custom entertainment center with retractable television. The flush deck design provides easy access to the salon, dining room, galley, lower helm and staircase to flybridge make the living spaces ideal for entertaining family and guests.

Wall to wall carpet and warm satin-finished teak joinery throughout gives the interior the timeless elegance expected of a premium motor yacht.

A Galley Built for a Chef

The full-beam galley is perfectly positioned between the salon and pilothouse, making it the heart of the yacht while remaining open and social.

Features include:

• Full-size Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer
• Gaggenau built-in oven
• Frigidaire ceramic cooktop
• Panasonic microwave
• Dishwasher
• Trash compactor
• Triple stainless-steel sink
• Extensive cabinetry and storage
• Marble tile flooring

Whether preparing dinner for two or entertaining a full crew, the galley offers the space and functionality rarely found on yachts of this size.

Comfortable Accommodations for Owners and Guests

Full-Beam Master Suite

The private aft master rivals accommodations found aboard much larger yachts.

Highlights include:

• King-size berth
• Executive teak desk, chair and office area
• Large L-shaped seating area
• TV enclosed in purpose-built locker
• Extensive drawer and hanging storage

Private ensuite featuring:

• Twin sinks
• Tub/shower
• VacuFlush toilet
• Bidet
• Marble flooring

Just around the corner from the master stateroom is an enclosed utility room with full size heavy duty Maytag washer and dryer, folding table and ample storage space.

Guest Accommodations

• Forward are three guest cabins and two heads with sink/shower enclosures:
• Forward guest cabin with TV locker, hanging closet, drawers, staggered over/under berths and private head/shower
• Port guest stateroom with double berth, ample storage including half closet and drawers
• Starboard guest cabin with over/under bunks, additional half closet and drawers

A Captain's Pilothouse

The full-beam pilothouse provides outstanding visibility, air conditioned comfort and easy access to both side decks, making short-handed cruising a pleasure.

Navigation equipment includes:

• Raymarine chart plotters
• Raymarine radar
• Cetec Benmar autopilot
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Naiad stabilizer controls
• Side-Power bow thruster controls
• Complete analog engine instrumentation

Flybridge Made for Entertaining

The expansive flybridge offers excellent visibility underway while doubling as an outstanding outdoor entertaining space.

Features include:

Upper helm station

• Raymarine RADAR, multifunction display, digital depth finder
• (2) Standard Horizon VHF radios
• Compass
• Autopilot
• Stabilizer control

Flybridge area

• 3 Upgraded adjustable forward helm seats
• Dual L-shaped seating area
• Custom inlaid wood dining table
• Compact Refrigerator
• Electric tender davit
• Cradle for tender storage
• Bimini tops with EZ2CY, Strataglass and bug screen enclosures
• Integrated lighting and stereo speakers

The removable radar arch allows Aphrodite to clear the critical bridge restrictions encountered on the Great Loop.

Engine Room That Sets Viking Apart

One of the Viking 63's greatest advantages over competing yachts is its enormous full-beam engine room with 6’3” of standing headroom.

Upon entering, you will appreciate the space offering exceptional access to all machinery. Forward is a built-in workbench with vise and electric 6” wire wheel/grinder make routine maintenance dramatically easier than on most yachts in this class.

Mechanical highlights include:

• Twin 735 HP Detroit Diesel 8V92TA engines (2940 hours)
• Allison transmissions
• 20kW Onan generator
• Additional 5kW Onan generator
• Watermaker, Seawater Pro. 20 GPH
• 30 gallon hot water heater
• Fireboy fire suppression system (certified 2024)
• Twin, Dual Racor filtration
• (2) CruiseAir reverse-cycle air conditioning systems
• Oil change system
• Fuel prime pumps
• Freshwater pumps (AC & DC)
• Staggered Bilge pumps with high water alarm
• CO detectors and interconnected smoke alarms
• Independent smart chargers for each battery – 55 amp x 2 start, 15 amp x 4 house

The Opportunity

Whether your plans include extensive cruising or enjoying the comfort of an elegant liveaboard yacht, Aphrodite is exceptionally well equipped and ready for her next chapter.

She represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of Viking's most respected pilothouse motor yachts—thoughtfully upgraded, well maintained, and equipped for serious cruising from day one.