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Oyster Brokerage (Palma)
+34 677 429 116
Year | 1989 |
Make | Oyster |
Model | HP68 |
Class | Cruisers sailboats |
Length | 20,57m |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Hull Material | Composite |
HIN | MIC646546546 |
Offered By | Oyster Brokerage (Palma) |
NEW LISTING - VIKING IV
Oyster Brokerage are delighted to announce the listing of 68-01 Viking IV.
Designed by Holman and Pye, the Oyster 68 was conceived as a high-quality long range Bluewater cruising yacht. Well known for its capabilities and broadly documented for conquering adventures such as rounding Cape Horn and cruising the Petagonian Icecap, the 68 is built for anything.
Viking IV, built in 1989 is known as the flagship of the range, and truly demonstrates the capabilties of the bespoke design and engineering team at the time. Uniquely spec’d with an additional 1” foam insulation for travelling the Southern Ocean, twin Mercedes diesel engines, and a layout that is tailored for versatility, she is unlike any other Oyster. In addition, recent refits and constant upgrades, such as new teak decks, new canvaswork, new propellers, and standing rigging upgrades before this, to name a few, demonstrates that Viking IV is constantly improving and developing with time.
The vast deck space is ideal for long distance cruising, with handy secureholds that make relaxing and moving around safe, whilst also practical for stowing additional equipment. The locker space is huge, without compromising on the headroom below. Whilst the rig set up and dual navigational controls above and below deck are fantastic for families, and those who fancy more challenging adventures without being constantly exposed to the elements.
Below deck, the layout is carefully designed to optimise the space, and instantly feels much bigger than her size. The saloon offers comfortable seating around a large extendable table, a dinette with bench seating around a central table with serving access to a well-equipped galley, a chart table area with ample space to plan passages, plus the unique raised helming station with clear visibility through the coachroof windows. Accommodation allows for a remarkable nine guests in four cabins, which is fantastic for hosting family, friends, and even crew with ease. Build quality is evident from the offset, and feels opulent throughout with the cream leather upholstery and teak joinery.
Currently based in a marina close to Barcelona, Viking IV is currently in the process of undertaking additional upgrades on the back of a recent survey as conducted by the owner, yet she will be coming to the market soon and we are already taking bookings for viewings.
Length Overall | 20.57m |
Max Bridge Clearance | 26.42m |
Max Draft | 2.1m |
Beam | 5.26m |
Length at Waterline | 17.58m |
Windlass | Hydraulic Windlass |
Liferaft Capacity | 8 |
Electrical Circuit | 24V |
Fresh Water Tank | 1700 l () |
Fuel Tank | 2900 l () |
Holding Tank | 70 l () |
Single Berths | 1 |
Double Berths | 1 |
Twin Berths | 3 |
Cabins | 4 |
Heads | 3 |
Engine Make | Twin Mercedes |
Engine Model | OM352 |
Engine Year | 1989 |
Total Power | 160.92hp |
Engine Hours | 7929 |
Engine Type | Inboard |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Rope Cutter | ✓ |
Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
Depthsounder | ✓ |
Radar | ✓ |
Log-Speedometer | ✓ |
Wind Speed and Direction | ✓ |
Navigation Center | ✓ |
Plotter | ✓ |
Autopilot | ✓ |
Compas | ✓ |
GPS | ✓ |
VHF | ✓ |
YEAR 1989
DESIGN Holman and Pye
RIG Cutter rigged sloop with in-mast furling
ACCOMMODATION Nine berths in four cabins
JOINERY Teak
TAX STATUS * Not paid
LOA 20.57m (67’6”)
LWL 17.58m (57’3”)
BEAM 5.26m (17’3”)
DRAF T 2.10m (7’0”)
DISPLACEMENT 39,462kg (87,000lb)
AIR DRAFT 26.42m (86’8”)
LYING Barcelona, Spain
BROKER’ S COMMENTS
Designed by Holman and Pye, the Oyster 68 was conceived as a high quality long range Bluewater cruising yacht. Well known for its capabilities and broadly documented for conquering adventures such as rounding Cape Horn and cruising the Petagonian Icecap, the 68 is built for anything.
Viking IV, built in 1989 is known as the flagship of the range, and truly demonstrates the capabilties of the bespoke design and engineering team at the time. Uniquely spec’d with an additional 1” foam insulation for travelling the Southern Ocean, twin Mercedes diesel engines, and a layout that is tailored for versatility, she is unlike any other Oyster. In addition, recent refits and constant upgrades, such as new teak decks, new canvaswork, new propellers, and standing rigging upgrades before this, to name a few, demonstrates that Viking IV is constantly improving and developing with time.
The vast deck space is ideal for long distance cruising, with handy secureholds that make relaxing and moving around safe, whilst also practical for stowing additional equipment. The locker space is huge, without compromising on the headroom below. Whilst the rig set up and dual navigational controls above and below deck are fantastic for families, and those who fancy more challenging adventures without being constantly exposed to the elements.
Below deck, the layout is carefully designed to optimise the space, and instantly feels much bigger than her size. The saloon offers comfortable seating around a large extendable table, a dinette with bench seating around a central table with serving access to a well-equipped galley, a chart table area with ample space to plan passages, plus the unique raised helming station with clear visibility through the coachroof windows. Accommodation allows for a remarkable nine guests in four cabins, which is fantastic for hosting family, friends, and even crew with ease. Build quality is evident from the offset, and feels opulent throughout with the cream leather upholstery and teak joinery.
Currently based in a marina close to Barcelona, Viking IV is currently in the process of undertaking additional upgrades on the back of a recent survey as conducted by the owner, yet she will be coming to the market soon and we are already taking bookings for viewings.
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The items in italic highlight the non-standard items fitted during the build programme or added by the owner thereafter.
1 . CONSTRUCTION
HULL NUMBER Oyster 68.01.
HULL CONSTRUCTION Moulded in GRP and Kevlar to Lloyd’s specification.
Insulation below waterline consisting on 1” foam, uniquely specified for this hull for travelling to Antartica (also cooler in hot climates).
HULL FINISH ‘White’ hull with cove line and double boot top lines in ‘blue’.
‘Grey’ non-skid paint atop of coachroof.
DECK CONSTRUCTION Moulded in GRP with balsa core.
In load-bearing areas the core is replaced with plywood for additional strength.
DECK FINISH Teak laid decks.
Teak decks replaced (2022).
Teak capping rail, plus teak on top of coamings.
KEEL High performance bulb (HPB) shoal draft lead scheel keel.
RUDDER Fully protected skeg-hung rudder.
STERN DESIGN ‘Sugar scoop’ stern design with bathing platform trimmed with teak slats and stainless steel steps for access to the stern deck.
Fold-down stainless steel bathing/boarding ladder.
2 . DECK LAYOUT AND EQUIPMENT
ANCHOR Rocna 55kg (121lbs) anchor, with 91m (300’) of 12mm (7/16”) chain, and rode.
Recessed locker within the foredeck for anchor chain stowage, which is fitted with hinged lids each with a flush-fitting type locking device.
WINDLASS Lewmar 4000 vertical capstan type hydraulic anchor windlass installed on deck, with a direct feed to allow for the anchor chain to stow neatly in the chain locker below.
The windlass is two-way and operated by hand switch controls.
Anchor windlass completely overhauled (2010-11).
DECK ACCESS Midship gateway stanchions.
Gate to pushpit.
Stainless steel bathing/boarding ladder.
2.5m (8’) carbon fibre passerelle (2011-12).
HATCHES/WINDOWS Oyster custom drop-down washboard system for main companionway.
Lewmar deck hatches.
Lewmar opening ports in coachroof sides.
Gebo opening hull ports.
Eight alloy-framed deck saloon windows in toughened glass - two forward windows open.
Hatches and catches re-chromed (2010-11).
Perspex covers over coachroof hatches to act as stormboards and additional weather protection.
Additional hatches on transom for aft deck visibility.
CANVASWORK All canvaswork in ‘cream’ acrylic unless otherwise stated:
Large acrylic fold-down sprayhood fitted over custom stainless steel hoops, which stows neatly into a trough in the deck saloon roof. The hood incorporates see through panels in its forward portion, the central window is zippered and rolls up to be secured by ties (2023).
Bimini including fixtures. Large clear panel and flaps with securing ties over pedestal to view mainsail. (2023).
Three awning curtains, port, starboard and aft, to protect against wind and sunrays.
Canopy (2023).
Aft deck/dinghy deck cushions (2011-12).
Cockpit cushions in ‘blue’ with ‘white’ stripes, with additional back supports.
DECK PLUMBING Hot and cold freshwater deck shower in transom locker.
Saltwater anchor/deck wash pump, with outlets forward and aft.
COCKPIT Teak-laid, self-draining cockpit.
A large steering pedestal incorporates all the instruments and controls, including a mechanical double lever engine control.
Useful handheld support is provided atop of the pedestal, on the cockpit table, aft of the coachroof coaming, and adjacent to the companionway hatch.
Adjacent to the helm there are useful stowage areas with teak retaining bars.
COCKPIT TABLE Gloss varnished teak-topped cockpit table with two fold-down leaves, permanently installed in a robust stainless steel frame, which incorporates fore and aft foot bars that provide useful support for crew when yacht is heeled. A lid gives access to an insulated GRP cool box.
The support of the table also provides additional cup holders and general storage below.
STEERING Remote Edson central pedestal with Morse steering controls, incorporating a 60.9cm (24”) diameter stainless steel wheel.
Steering wheel covered with ‘brown’ suede leather partially covering the spokes.
OUTBOARD BRACKET Transom mounted outboard bracket with stainless steel protection on the aft rail.
DAVITS S300 Simpson Cooney stainless steel electric davits (2018).
GENERAL Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit.
Stainless steel grab handles at side of cockpit, on coachroof, granny bars at mast,
and on foredeck.
Mooring and cockpit cleats. Fairleads fitted through the bulwark.
‘White’, with ‘red’ painted dorade vents, two aft and four forward. The forward vents incorporating stainless steel guards.
Windscreen wipers over port coachroof window above interior helming station.
Various winch handle pockets located throughout.
Two built-in self-draining deck stowage lockers with hinged lockable lids for deck gear stowage aft of the cockpit. There is capacity for the dinghy to be stowed atop of these.
Large full-width aft lazarette locker with flush GRP lockable deck hatch with two lids, drain channels, plus rubber seal and positive closing.
Folding stern quarter pushpit seats in plyboard and stainless steel. Seats replaced (2011-12).
Large aft gas locker for two bottles. This locker drains overboard and has a flush hinged lid.
Ensign staff socket.
Stern post for navigation/communication antennae and windvane. Iron tube connection - new (2011-12).
3. RIG AND SAIL HANDLING
MAST AND RIGGING Cutter rigged sloop with double spreaders.
Aluminium ‘white’ painted mast and boom.
Hood Stoway in-mast furling system with hydraulic drive, and manual backup.
Additional mainsail controls (mainsail furler and outhaul) adjacent to the steering pedestal.
Backstay and boom vang hydrualic and can be manually operated from helm pedestal.
Stainless steel rod standing rigging.
Standing rigging replaced (2017).
Running rigging : Spectra/Kevlar/Poly made by Harken, Sampson.
Conduit for masthead instrument wiring.
Reckmann furling systems for mainsail, genoa and staysail overhauled, with parts replaced as required (2010-11).
MAINSAIL FURLING Reckmann hydraulic in-mast furling system.
HEADSAIL FURLING Reckmann genoa furling.
Reckmann staysail furling.
WINCHES By Lewmar:
Four x 55 electric, three speed, self-tailing winches adjacent to cockpit.
Two x 70 electric, three speed, self tailing primary winches adjacent to cockpit.
Two x 30 manual, self-tailing traveller winches aft of cockpit.
Four x 55 manual, self-tailing halyard winches, mast mounted.
One x 55 manual, three speed, self-tailing halyard winch, fitted on deck beside the mast.
Size of winches to be confirmed.
Winches completely overhauled (2010-11).
SPINNAKER GEAR Twin carbon spinnaker poles stowed vertically on mast.
Jockey pole stowed on the port forward deck.
SAILS By Doyle Sails :
Mainsail – swing batten (2001).
Headsail – 155% genoa, 2000 crescent-cut roller furling, square weave 2-ply
Dacron.
Staysail (2010).
By Hood Sails :
Mainsail (spare) – heavy Dacron, vertical battens.
Headsail (spare) – roller furling genoa, heavy single ply Dacron. UV cover replaced
(2000).
By Riggs Reckmann:
Storm trysail, heavy Dacron with hanks and attached sheet.
Asymmetric spinnaker, nylon, in sock.
Symmetrical spinnaker, 1.5oz nylon sock.
4 . INTERIOR
GENERAL Nine berths in four cabins, excluding the saloon. Sea berths have fitted lee screens with lanyards to through-bolted eyes.
Interior design by Sylvia Bolton.
Interior joinery in teak. Cabin sole in teak and holly stripe veneers.
All joinery work, including locker doors and drawers features soft radiused corners with heavy nosings.
Fiddles and grab handles in suitable locations throughout.
Locker doors veneered on both sides, flush-fitting, and have positive finger catches.
Cabin lockers have shelves and fiddles, as appropriate.
Galley worktop in Corian, ‘grey’.
Master head compartment in Corian, ‘blue’. Aft head compartments in Corian, ‘white’.
Tecma ‘easy fit’ marine toilets installed throughout (2015/16). Quality mixer taps and pull-out shower in each head compartment, together with matching towel rail, toothbrush mug holder, and toilet roll holder. Faucets replaced and new shower units added (with flexible hoses) (2010-11).
Headlining in ‘cream’ which is demountable for easy access. Galley headlining replaced (2010-11).
Leather upholstery in ‘cream’. Upholstery replaced to saloon, dinette, helm/chart table (2010-11).
Upholstery to master in patterned ‘blue/cream’.
Canvas sole covers.
Curtains on rail in ‘cream’ (2010-11).
Electric fans throughout.
FORWARD V-BERTH TWIN CABIN
Forward crew quarters accessed via a large foredeck hatch, or via the port forward
guest cabin en suite head.
Configured with twin V-berths.
Featuring a hanging locker, dressing table, mirror and washbasin.
Watertight bulkhead.
PORT FORWARD TWIN CABIN Situated forward to port with upper and lower bunk berths.
Copious stowage provided, including a hanging locker..
Access forward to en suite head/shower compartment.
EN SUITE HEAD/SHOWER Accessed via the port forward twin cabin, or via the forward v-berth twin cabin.
Incorporating a toilet, washbasin, mirror, and separate curtained shower stall with teak grating floor.
Lockers for storage and a hanging rails.
Soap dispenser and shower lotion tray.
Watertight door forward.
STARBOARD FORWARD TWIN CABIN
Situated forward to starboard with upper and lower bunk berths.
Copious stowage provided, including a hanging locker.
Access forward to en suite head/shower compartment.
EN SUITE HEAD/SHOWER Accessed via the starboard forward twin cabin. Incorporating a toilet, washbasin, and separate curtained shower stall with teak grating floor.
Lockers for stowage and a hanging rail.
Soap dispenser and shower lotion tray.
DINETTE AREA To port and aft of the forward guest cabins. Featuring a large ‘C-shaped’ dinette/lounge area with central table and bench seating either side.
Copious storage provided.
GALLEY Situated to starboard and aft of the forward guest cabins, and opposite to the
dinette area.
Featuring Corian worktops with upstands. Plentiful storage, including stowage for crockery and cutlery, plus a bulkhead mounted mug rack, storage rack, and a large rubbish bin.
Serving hatch access provided between dinette area and galley.
SINKS Twin stainless steel sinks.
COOKER/HOB Gimballed Taylor 041 stainless steel gas cooker with two-burner hob, grill and oven.
Cooker hood with extractor fan.
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
24V refrigeration system to cool refrigerator and two freezers.
Drinks fridge, mounted above main fridge (2011-12).
Compressor for refrigeration - replaced (2016).
DISHWASHER Whirlpool dishwasher.
INSIDE HELMING STATION AND NAVIGATION /CHART TABLE AREA
To port of the saloon there is an inside helming station, and navigation/chart table area.
Both areas feature customised placement of the electronics and navigational equipment, which are strategically-sited and flush-mounted.
Plentiful stowage is provided throughout.
The chart table is fitted with a gas strut to the lid.
Seating is provided via a fixed upholstered chair at the helming station, and a swivelling chair to the chart table area.
SALOON Accessed from the cockpit via a set of timber companionway steps, is the light and airy saloon with good visibility, and plenty of headroom.
Featuring a U-shaped settee to starboard surrounding a large extendable saloon table, which incorporates stowage within the pedestal base.
Cupboards and bookshelves provided, along with additional storage beneath the settee.
Fridge to the aft bulkhead.
AFT COMPANIONWAY Accessed aft of the chart table.
Featuring copious storage.
Access is provided to the engine room.
WASHER/DRYER Ariston washer/dryer (2012).
ENGINE ROOM Accessed via the aft companionway leading from the saloon to the owner’s stateroom.
The engine room is insulated with a polymeric barrier, foam and lead insulation.
Removable access panels have been fitted with rubber sealing strips to minimise noise, and are secured by positive catches.
With good headroom, even under the cockpit, the engine room is well equipped with a workable tool bench and tool chest for easy maintenance.
24V lighting, and 24V extractor fan ducted to the transom.
OWNER’ S STATEROOM Spacious owner’s stateroom configured with a double berth to starboard and single berth to port, separated by a settee along the aft bulkhead.
Featuring a dressing table with a mirror, hanging locker, ship’s safe, plus abundant drawer and locker space.
Door to port leads to aft passageway.
Access to starboard to en suite head compartment.
5. ENTERTAINMENT
AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS
SOUND SYSTEM Alpine FM radio/CD player.
Four Alpine six-disc CD players - saloon and guest cabins.
Cassette player in crew quarters.
6. ENGINEERING
ENGINE Twin Mercedes OM352 diesel engines (each of 120hp).
Gearboxes New Age PRM 750.
Engines completely overhauled with refitting of cyclinder heads, new gasket, oil seal and pressure cables. Improvement to the cooling system switching to two radiators for oil temperature. Overhaul of the two engine starters (2009).
Engine scheduled to be serviced (Jan/Feb 2024).
ENGINE HOURS Port - approximately 7,929 at July 2023.
Starboard - approximately 7,862 at July 2023.
PROPELLER 2 x three-bladed feathering propellers - replaced (Winter 2023).
Last Drop drip-less shaft seals.
ROPE CUTTER Spur Line Cutters on both shafts.
ALTERNATOR Two alternators.
GENERATOR Westerbeke 5kW at 1800rpm diesel generator (2009).
Overhauled, with parts replaced as required (2010-11).
GENERATOR HOURS Approximately 3,287 at January 2024.
BOW THRUSTER Lewmar Richfield (16hp) 300R retractable hydraulically operated bow thruster.
STEERING SYSTEM Edson cable steering system.
Steering gear system improved and simplified (2011-12).
Hydraulic steering for autopilot.
Autopilot hydrualics system reconditioned (2011-12).
HYDRAULICS Lewmar Commander system to operate two Reckmann hydraulic headstay furlers, and Reckmann in-mast furling.
7. TANKAGE AND PLUMBING
FUEL 2,900 litres approximately (638 Imp gallons/766 US gallons) in two tanks.
WATER 1,700 litres approximately (374 Imp gallons/449 US gallons) in one tank.
TANK TENDER GAUGES Tank tender gauges for all tanks.
HOT WATER From an insulated approximately 60 litre (13 Imp gallons/16 US gallons) tank heated by thermostatically-controlled 240V immersion heater element powered by
the generator or dockside power.
Hot water tank - new (2018).
PRESSURISED HOT AND COLD WATER SYSTEM
Hot and cold freshwater system based on a high capacity water pump with pressure accumulator tank.
HOLDING TANKS Two stainless steel (approximately 70 litres/17 Imp gallons/20 US gallons) toilet holding tank - new (2018), plumbed for gravity discharge, with additional ability to pump out from deck.
Tank fitted with capacity gauge.
GREY WATER Showers and washbasins discharge into a grey water box, which is discharged overboard by an electric pump.
The galley sink discharges overboard via a pump.
MANIFOLD SYSTEM All sea cocks and hull fittings replaced (2011-12).
8 . ELECTRICS
SHIP ’S SUPPLY 24V.
RING MAIN 220V AC ring main with outlet sockets located as appropriate within the layout (combination of Euro and UK 3 pin sockets).
BATTERIES Domestic: Eight Exide AGM deep cycle 24V cell batteries. Scheduled to be replaced (Jan/Feb 2024).
Engine start: Two 8D batteries.
Generator start: 12V battery.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT Victron Skylla TG 2/80H battery charger - new (2018).
Victron Energy Phoenix 12/30 charger - new (2018).
Battery charger - new (2018).
Victron Atlas 24/1200 - new (2018).
Quick charger 24v/80 amp (2018).
Emergency link.
INVERTER Two inverters - main unit is Victron Atlas 24/1200 unit.
SHORE POWER 23m dockside power cable and Hubbell socket.
INTERIOR LIGHTING Overhead lights throughout accommodation.
Reading light for each berth.
Chart table lighting.
Engine room and lazarette lights (TBC)
Red night lights in passageway.
LED lighting in dinette area, galley and saloon.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Spreader down lights.
Bow and stern navigation lights.
Steaming/deck floodlight.
Tri-white anchor/navigation light at masthead.
Mast mounted remote control searchlight.
9. NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION
COMPASSES Flush-mounted Ritchie steering compass.
Electronic handheld compass.
SAILING INSTRUMENTS By B&G - Hercules 2000 sailing instrument system for speed, depth, wind and navigation data.
RADAR/GPS AND CHART PLOTTER
Chart plotter and fish finder (2011-12).
B&G hybrid touch chart plotter at inside helming station.
Furuno (24m range) radar system.
Two Furuno GPS navigation systems.
Radar and GPS (2017).
AUTO PILOT B&G Segatron automatic pilot system.
WINDEX Windex at masthead.
NAVTEX SkyMate communication system (email and weather).
VHF RADIO Horizon OMNI VHF radio.
Icom handheld VHF radios.
SATELLITE PHONE Inmarsat satellite telephone communication system.
Sky-mate radio (e-mail and weather).
10. SAFETY
LIFERAFT Viking eight-person life raft.
EPIRB ACR EPIRB.
BILGE PUMPS Two electric bilge pumps.
Manual bilge.
DECK SAFETY Stearns ‘yellow’ life ring.
Stainless steel U-bolts for harness attachment in cockpit.
MOB button.
Emergency tiller.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Various including two automatic fire extinguishers in engine bay.
Carbon dioxide extinguisher overhauled (2011-12).
Fire blanket in galley.
ALARMS Gas alarm.
Engine temperature and oil pressure alarms.
OTHER SAFETY FEATURES Watertight bulkhead and door.
11 . GENERAL
RIB/DINGHY Mercury dinghy (five person).
Evinrude 6hp 4 stroke outboard motor (2015).
WARPS AND FENDERS Warps and fenders.
COMPRESSOR 220V dive compressor and one 10 litre Tecnisub dive tank.
CROCKERY Crockery.
CUTLERY Cutlery.
SAFE Safe with dial combination in aft master cabin.
ASSORTED TOOLS, SPARES AND MANUALS.
NB: All personal belongings and all other items not expressly listed in the above inventory are excluded from the sale.
Viewing through Oyster Brokerage.
Name ‘VIKING IV’ to be retained by the vendor.
Inventory not verified by the owner.
Draft Issue 3 (OY/YS/av)
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate, at their own expense, to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted, which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
*The tax status of the vessel is an indication only based on the Seller’s understanding, for which The Oyster Group and its subsidiaries can accept no liability.
Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to seek appropriate qualified independent advice concerning any taxes or duties which may be payable in their own, or any other jurisdiction.
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