2006 Viking

The 2006 Viking 56 Convertible “Reel Southern” represents one of the finest examples of this iconic Viking model on the market today. Known for its outstanding ride, versatile layout, and timeless lines, the 56 is widely regarded as one of Viking’s most successful hulls ever built.

"Reel Southern" has been meticulously upgraded and maintained by a knowledgeable owner with a focus on reliability, functionality, and comfort. From turbo replacements and full engine servicing to new electronics, Starlink, and refreshed interior finishes — no detail has been overlooked.

Powered by low-hour MTU 1480hp 2000 Series engines, she delivers the performance and dependability serious anglers and cruisers expect. Her three-stateroom, two-head layout is ideal for extended travel, featuring a spacious salon, well-equipped galley, and a full-beam master suite.

Highlights include:

•Twin MTU 1480hp engines (1,650 hrs) with recent turbo replacements and full service

•Twin 21.5kW ONAN generators

•Custom flybridge helm with Garmin/Raymarine/FLIR electronics

•Dometic Spot Zero & 1200 GPD watermaker

•Starlink Marine system (installed 2025)

•Custom cockpit rocket launcher with MAGMA grill

•Rebuilt davit, bow thruster, and updated canvas

•Faux teak flooring throughout (no carpet), with beautifully finished high-gloss teak cabinetry

•Updated TECMA freshwater heads, new AC units, and more

Located in Port St. Joe, FL, “Reel Southern” is turnkey and cruise-ready — a standout in the 50–60' sportfish segment, ready to deliver both adventure and elegance to her next owner.

Vessel Highlights

• Optional 2000 series MTU power package 1480 hp each
• Twin 21.5 KW ONAN generators (2200 and 2000 hours 9/23)
• Custom flush mounted glass bridge style electronics layout with (2) 24” Garmin multi-function displays and redundant 12” Raymarine Axiom unit for chart plotter and FLIR NIGHT VISION
• Eskimo Ice Chipper
• Bow mounted Davit for a tender
• SPOT ZERO water filtration system and 1200 gpd water maker (40K)
• Custom 7 rod cockpit rocket launcher with slide out MAGMA propane grill
• 12 and 24 Volt electric reel outlets
• Partial cockpit fixed sunshade with clear visibility docking windows
• (2) Underwater lights
• Bow thruster with buttons mounted in the Palm Beach style throttles
• Swim platform
• Faux wood vinyl flooring throughout - No Carpet
• All updated TECMA heads throughout
• Bow sun pad

Electrical Equipment

• Generator: (2) ONAN 21.5 kW (2,000 hours Stbd, 2,200 hours Port)

Engine Room

• Twin upgraded MTU 2000 series 1480 horsepower diesel engines
• (2) 21.5 KW ONAN generators
• Upgraded LED lighting
• Dometic spot zero/water maker 1200 gpd
• Eskimo ice chipper
• Fire suppression system
• Dual racors fuel filters
• (2) phase 3 24V battery chargers
• All batteries were replaced in 2025

Vessel Walkthrough

The 2006 56 Viking REEL SOUTHERN can easily be boarded from her swim platform or straight into the cockpit. Once on board you cannot help but feel her wide 18’2” beam. This beam allows for the cockpit to easily accommodate a fishing team or party crowd. The centerpiece of the cockpit is perhaps the coolest and most ingenious rocket launcher I have ever seen. The 7 rod launcher, when not being used for fishing has a custom slide out MAGMA propane grill for dockside or underway barbecues. 

Additional cockpit features include:

• Bait freezer
• Bait prep center
• Tackle storage drawers
• Center line engine room access
• Cockpit camera visible on bridge display
• Ice chipper (model E1540XH) – replaced in 2024
• Athwartship macerated fish box
• (4) electric reel outlets (2) 24V (2) 12 V
• Under gunnel multi color LED lighting
• (2) LED Underwater lights
• Swim platform
• Cockpit fish door or swim platform access
• Auto salon door

Enter the Main Salon through the automatic door from the cockpit. Her interior is beautifully crafted in high gloss teak wood and trim. The wood is in excellent shape, and she has been redecorated tastefully. She has NO CARPET. Instead, she features durable wood tone Vinyl flooring throughout. 

Other salon highlights include:

• L-shaped cream color ultra leather sofa to port with storage beneath
• Teak coffee table
• Vitrifrigo salon drink ice maker (New in 2023)
• Custom wine chiller
• Samsung flat screen smart TV with SAT capabilities
• Electric blinds
• Recovered vallances
• Cabinet with liquor bottle storage
• AV cabinet

Just forward on the salon main deck level we have a fully equipped galley to port and a dinette to stbd. The galley counter tops are brown speckled granite. She has a 4 burner electric cooktop, deep stainless steel sink, and microwave oven.

 Additional items include:

• (6) Subzero under counter drawers (4) fridge (2) freezers
• Excellent cabinet space and storage
• LED under cabinet lighting 4
• Navy Blue ultra leather large dinette seating
• High gloss teak table

Between the galley and dinette lies a staircase leading down to the lower accommodations. The 2006 56 Viking REEL SOUTHERN has a spacious three stateroom two head layout. Immediately to starboard is the large guest two bunkstateroom. The bunks are arranged perpendicular with the lower berth athwartships and oversized. The second bunk is elevated fore and aft over storage cabinets. Just fwd of the elevated bunk is a cedar lined hanging locker. This stateroom has inside access to a head that also doubles as a day head with hallway access. The stackable washer dryer is housed inside the head adding to stateroom volume. State room and head highlights include:

• Flat screen TV
• Custom HMC mattresses
• Port overhead hatch for light and safety
• Updated brushed nickel shower fixtures replacing dated gold fixtures
• New Tecma fresh water heads (no vacuum leaks!)

Across the hallway to port, is the master stateroom. Because of the added beam and improved layout the master is much larger than the 55’ predecessor. The configuration is athwartships with an island queen berth, duel mirrored cedar lined hanging lockers aft. 

Additional master stateroom highlights include:

• HMC custom mattress
• Vizio Flatscreen TV with SAT capabilities
• Led rope lighting
• Overhead port for light and safety
• Individual climate controls
• Private en-suite head with updated TECMA fw head with no Vaccu flush!

In the fore peak of the 2006 56 Viking REEL SOUTHERN is the third and final VIP stateroom. She features a two berth v shape arrangement with custom HMC mattresses.

 Additional VIP stateroom features include:

• Redone Whisper Wall wall coverings
• Individual climate controls
• Ample storage under starboard berth
• Custom HMC mattress
• Cedar-lined hanging locker
• Overhead hatch for natural light and safety
• En-suite shared full head access
• Updated Tecma freshwater head

Fly bridge is easily accessible from starboard side cockpit ladder. The 56 Viking features the largest and best laid out flybridge in her class. She has excellent visibility with ample seating and storage.

 Flybridge features include:

• Three sided isinglass enclosure
• White ultra leather seating
• White ultra leather starboard bench seat fore and aft, with L-shaped seating forward of the helm
• Twin recovered captain and companion teak helm chairs
• Refit flush mounted glass bridge featuring (2) 24 in. Garmin multi-function displays for chart plotter, radar, and sonar. AIS capabilities
• Garmin auto pilot
• 5 Redundant 12 in. Raymarine Axiom unit dedicated for chart plotter and FILR night vision camera
• Bow thruster with thumb buttons integrated into Palm Beach single lever controls
• MTU electronic displays
• Fusion head unit with JL auto speakers
• (2) ICOM VHF radios
• ACR spotlight
• FURUNO RD 33 multi-function gage
• US 9 electric teaser reels
• Cockpit overhead shade with clear visibility windows
• Refrigerated drink box
• LED lighting
• Lumitec LED spreader lights

Cockpit

• Custom 7-rod rocket launcher with slide-out MAGMA propane grill
• Bait freezer, prep center & tackle drawers
• Eskimo ice chipper in starboard deck box
• In-deck livewell & macerated fish box
• (4) electric reel outlets – (2) 12V & (2) 24V
• Cockpit camera integrated to bridge display
• Swim platform and transom fish door
• Multi-color under-gunnel LED lighting
• LED underwater lights
• Partial cockpit sunshade with clear visibility windows
• Auto salon entry door

Flybridge

• Three-sided isinglass enclosure with great visibility
• Twin upgraded teak helm chairs
• (2) Garmin 24” multifunction displays with radar/sonar/chartplotter
• Redundant 12” Raymarine Axiom with FLIR night vision
• Garmin autopilot, MTU engine displays, and bow thruster (Palm Beach controls)
• Fusion audio head unit with JL Audio speakers
• (2) ICOM VHF radios, ACR spotlight, and US9 electric teaser reels
• Refrigerated drink box and Lumitec LED spreader lights

Salon Highlights

• L-shaped cream color ultra leather sofa to port with storage beneath
• Teak coffee table
• Vitrifrigo salon drink ice maker (New in 2023)
• Custom wine chiller
• Samsung flat screen smart TV with SAT capabilities
• Electric blinds
• Recovered valances
• Cabinet with liquor bottle storage
• AV cabinet

Master Stateroom

• Athwartship island queen berth with custom HMC mattress
• Dual mirrored cedar-lined hanging lockers
• Overhead hatch for natural light and ventilation
• Vizio flatscreen TV with SAT capability
• LED rope accent lighting
• Individual digital climate controls
• Ensuite head access
• New 2025 AC split unit

Master Head

• Private ensuite with full-size shower
• New brushed nickel fixtures
• Updated TECMA freshwater head (no VacuFlush)
• Solid surface vanity with under-mounted sink
• Storage cabinetry and mirrored medicine cabinet

Forward VIP

Guest Head

Starboard Stateroom

Service Upgrades

Additional Cockpit Features include

HVAC, AC & Comfort

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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