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Viking Yachts 93 Motor Yacht Used-Yacht Review

• By Jake Lamb
• February 7, 2024

Gilman Yachts currently has Obsession , a Viking Yachts 93 Motor Yacht, listed for sale with an asking price of $7.4 million. The 2018 enclosed-flybridge motor yacht has charter potential with its five-stateroom layout, two crew cabins and a sub six-foot draft.

Yachting ‘s initial review of the Viking 93 Motor Yacht reported how the New Jersey boatbuilder’s flagship model was based on its 75 Motor Yacht’s design, but also drew inspiration from a Viking owner’s Westport 112 .

“One Viking owner also has a Westport, and Viking’s designers and top brass spent a good amount of time on board that yacht learning how to nail down the needs of owners in that size range. What Viking developed from that experience is a boat built for socializing, one that lets hands-on owners feel at home while enjoying mega-yacht features.”

Speaking of mega-yacht features, the salon has a formal dining area for eight guests forward with a high-gloss wood table with inset stainless-steel trim. Next to the dining table to starboard are sliding glass doors that open for warm breezes and provide access to the Opacmare foldout balcony. Aft, guests will find three sofas positioned around a coffee table to port. The salon sole is Avalon Acacia Cocoa plank.

“The salon has a markedly masculine feel, perhaps not surprising from a company with roots in sport fishing. Rich satin walnut with high-gloss walnut accents exudes a stately elegance and inviting warmth,” Yachting said during its initial review.

Forward, a dividing wall separates the 93 MY’s country galley from the dining area. Foodies will rejoice over Obsession ’s galley, which is equipped with a full complement of Miele appliances, including a surface-mount, four-burner induction stovetop, a stainless-steel oven, a full-size upright Sub-Zero refrigerator, two doors with freezer drawers, a stainless-steel microwave, an exhaust fan with exterior ventilation, a Badger garbage disposal, a Double under-mount stainless-steel sink with satin-nickel faucet, a Fisher-Paykel dishwasher with a walnut front. A four-person dinette is forward of the galley’s island, which doubles as a bar with four fixed stools, for casual dining.

The yacht’s enclosed flybridge, which can be accessed from stairs in the salon, has a three-person, aft-facing bar to port. An L-shaped sofa with a coffee table is forward and to port. The helm station is forward with a single Stidd helm seat on centerline for the skipper, which is flanked by two Stidd bench seats for guests and crew.

Exterior spaces on board this 93-footer include a cockpit penned for alfresco dining with a 32-square-foot dining table, which has a removable leaf to make getting around easier. Its U-shaped bench seat aft against the transom has space for five guests. Pull up some loose chairs for additional seating. A three-person bar is forward and to port.

When it’s time to catch some sun or enjoy sundowners with friends, the vessel’s teak side decks lead to the foredeck where there is a four-person bench seat abaft a three-person sun pad.

The 93 MY’s five staterooms are all belowdecks, including the full-beam (24’4″) master stateroom amidships. The space has a king berth on centerline, a two-person dining nook, a 65-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a queen berth, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The guest stateroom forward and to starboard has twin bunks and a flat-screen TV. The aft starboard guest stateroom has twin berths, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The VIP stateroom to port has a queen berth, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head.

Power for Obsession is twin 1,945 hp MTU 12V2000 M96L diesels, giving it a reported 27-knot top hop and a 21- to 24-knot cruise speed. Range at cruise speed is around 400 nautical miles, according to the builder. Viking’s 93 motor yacht has a “resin-infused, balsa-cored hull with a fine entry and 15.2 degrees of deadrise at the transom…”

Some other notable features include a Seakeeper SK35 stabilization system, Garmin electronics, including two Garmin GPSMAP 8617 17-inch multifunction displays, an GPSMAP 8622 22-inch MFD, 2526 x HD2 25 kW radar with six-foot array, GSD-26 Chirp video sounder with 1 kW wide-beam transducer, GXM 53 weather antenna, AIS-600 AIS transponder, NMEA 2000 (network components, Garmin Wi-Fi adapter for BlueChart, Furuno RD33 data organizer, Garmin GHP Reactor steer-by-wire autopilot, two ICOM M-605 VHF radios, Fusion MS-ACSXV Sirius XM tuner, KVH Tracphone V7-IP, KVH HD7 TracVision SAT TV and more.

From the Yachting Archive: Inside Viking Yachts’ 93 Motor Yacht

“The 93 can host a party of 50 without feeling crowded, yet it can also be driven by an owner, along with a crew as small as two people (though four or five might be the more common choice). And the yacht is designed to feel as open as possible, despite being enclosed.” – Yachting , February 2018

Where is Obsession located? The yacht is currently lying in Stuart, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Jeff Stanley, 954-249-0360 <tel:1-954-249-0360>, [email protected] , gilmanyachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 93′
• Maximum Beam: 24’4″
• Fuel Capacity: 3,150 Gal.
• Draft: 5’11”

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93 Viking Motoryacht Walkthrough [Boat Review + Video]

Take an extensive tour of the 93′ viking motoryacht in fort lauderdale, florida with chris collins and ryan alexander..

This article is a transcription of the 93′ Viking Motoryacht video from Denison’s YouTube Channel . Tune in daily to discover the latest yacht video walkthroughs from the world’s largest yacht video collection. Watch the full video below:

I’m Chris Collins with Denison Yachting and today we’re in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard this 93-Foot Motor Yacht, Bookends.

Launched in 2018, she’s hull number one of the 93-Foot series from well-known American Boat Builder, Viking Yachts. Bookends features just over 24 foot of beam and accommodate 10 guests in 5 staterooms with 3 crew in 2 cabins aft. A key aspect we’ll show you in more depth and what really stands out for me are the 4 separate outdoor entertaining areas. Each area is unique in its own way but the thread tying them together is their versatility. These four entertaining venues include a beamy bow, an open bridge deck aft, a climate controlled aft deck and a hydraulic swim platform with the bonus of a large garage.

And then the second that you step inside, the thing that jumps out at you is how the tone changes immediately. The large windows surrounding the main deck allow a natural light that illuminates the walnut mold work on both the high gloss and satin finishes. If I had to choose one word to describe this 93 foot Viking Motor Yacht, it would be bold.

This is not your average Viking and this is not a sport fish. This is an All-American Motor Yacht through and through and today myself, along with Ryan Alexander are excited to show you around.

As Chris has begun explaining, there are four exterior spaces on board that separate this 93 from any other Viking build and all of these are areas that you’re not going to find on any of this yacht’s predecessors. The first of these notable areas we’re going to take a look at is the bridge deck aft on the upper deck. This is one of my favorite features on Bookends because of how open the area is and how it’s laid out. Looking in the aft section first, we have U-shaped seating that’s surrounded by a stainless safety rail. Whether you’re seated or standing, the view from up here is amazing and the wet bar that’s located in the port forward corner adds to the list of things to love about the area. Turning our attention to the bar, we see that it has a split level stone countertop which offers your bartender extra space for mixing drinks.

Along the outside are four bar stools where your guests can gather and then behind the bar, are all of the essential appliances you need including a sink, an electric grill and an isotherm refrigerator. Covering this area from the elements in the direct sun is a molded hard top overhead that reaches out beyond the bar. A great aesthetic choice for this feature is the dimmable LED lighting found up here as well as a Bose speaker system. Looking forward of the wet bar are the entry doors into the enclosed flybridge and there’s also a large window that drops down electrically to port which eliminates the divide between the bridge deck aft and the flybridge.

On the other side of this window is a bar top that’s lined with three padded bar stools that offer you a great view aft, even if the window is in the up position. As you enter the flybridge, there’s hardwood flooring underfoot in the aft section and carpet forward in the lounging area, that’s located about 10 feet from the entrance. This is one of the most unique features of this yacht and it’s an entertainer’s dream. Making this an ideal area for entertaining are stairs that lead down into the salon in the starboard aft corner. Immediately forward of this staircase is the dayhead with a satin finished vanity and a substantial window that refreshes the space with natural light.

Looking out from here you see the port side L-shaped settee below three of the eight windows that surround the forward half of the living area. There’s a coffee table right next to the seating where you can set down your drinks and tune in to the high low 40 inch TV over on the starboard side. All of the way forward up here is the main helm with a STID helm seat center line and bench seats outboard. As for the electronics found here, everything works around a 22-inch Garmin multi-function display and the 17-inch displays that flank it. With these, you can keep an eye on the ghost CCTV camera system, chart plotter, depth sounder and your radar data. Directly below the displays, we see the first of two VHF radios, a pair of engine monitors and a Furuno RD33 data organizer that reads off among other things, depth, wind speed and your global position. Below these electronics to port is a PowerPlex ship system control that allows you to stay on top of most of the yacht’s crucial systems including electrical which controls the yacht’s breakers throughout.

Other notable items over here are a Fusion stereo unit, ACR spotlight control and a FLIR thermal camera control. To the starboard side of the wheel are MTU blue vision engine controls which are right next to the yacht’s bow and stern thruster joysticks and an MTU joystick with dynamic positioning. Also located over here are the stabilization controls for both the side power zero speed fin stabilizers and the yachts sea keeper. Wrapping up on the flybridge, the highlight of this area to me is the powered sunroof overhead. As if the glass panels themselves weren’t enough, you can easily open this up to invite in the sunshine and sea breeze while you relax on the settee. Just aft of this on the sunroof is the radar mast. The way that this is laid out and the equipment found up here is how you know that Bookends is a serious cruiser. Forward on the mast is a Garmin 6- foot 25 kW open array radar. Just after a pair of domes one of which is an HD7 track vision dome offering the yacht satellite TV and the other is a track phone dome.

Finally, forward of the sunroof is where the boat’s FLIR night vision camera is located. Wrapping up with the helm in the navigational electronics, we’re going to change gears and take a look at the fun end of the yacht. At the stern, Bookends has a Euro transom with teak treads that lead down onto another teak finish surface, a hydraulic swim platform. This is the first of its kind for Viking and a feature that the builder executed perfectly. Whether the boat’s at anchor or underway, one feature that stands out are the multi-color underwater lights below the waterline. These add a great splash of color and make night dives a lot more fun. Another unique feature is the large hydraulic transom door that opens at the touch of a button to reveal a huge garage.

In addition to offering you a sizeable storage area for your water toys, there are a few built-in options for storage including a pair of long lockers that flank a centerline watertight door. This door is important because it offers the crew a secondary entrance into the engine room. We’ll come back to the mechanical space a little bit later.

Right next to the stairs on the port side in addition to the shore power hookup is the control that lets you lower the swim platform down into the water. It’s in the aft most spot on this yacht where the term teak beach takes effect as this platform can remain several feet below the surface of the water giving you the perfect place to set out some chairs or the option for dive operations when the platform is at its deepest.

Wrapping up on the swim platform our next stop is up on the aft deck. The first thing that grabs your attention up here is the footprint and how useful the layout is. Once again, this is another area that defies what you’ve come to know about how Viking builds their boats and it’s the way that they went about designing the space that’s so impressive. Starting aft we’re going to begin our breakdown of this area at the large alfresco dinette with U-shaped transom seating. The seating wraps around three sides of a custom high-gloss teak table with room for deck chairs along the front side. Curved polished support beams flank both sides of the dinette as well as safety gates at the top of the stairs. Just forward of these are another set of gates to port and starboard that you use when you’re boarding the yacht from the dock. Another point of access back here are the teak steps that lead up to the bridge deck aft, an area that we’ve already taken a look at.

Continuing forward brings us into the main part of this yacht’s professional galley. The cooking appliances in here include a six burner Gaggenau induction cooktop which rests above the first of three ovens in the area. These cooking appliances and more are directly below a large stainless oven hood and a fire suppression system. Beyond the cooking appliances is plenty of refrigeration where you keep things that the chef needs on hand immediately and there’s also a walk-in refrigerator and deep freezer offering additional crucial cold storage. Looking towards the port side in the galley we see a sink and a second dishwasher as well as the companion way that offers you access down into the crew quarters. We’ll revisit the area where the crew stays in just a little while. Now tom is going to take back over where we left off in the formal dining area as he takes us into the main deck foyer.

In the port forward corner of the aft deck is a wet bar with a raised bar top like we saw directly above. Seating is found at three bar stools with padded seats and backs mounted on stout stainless pedestals. Behind the bar is a stainless sink as well as an isotherm icemaker and a refrigerator. Finishing off the bar is the 40 inch TV that drops down from the overhead. Looking up you’ll see that in addition to the lights and built-in Bose sound system, there are several AC vents located up here that make this area enjoyable all summer long. The lights and the overhead as well as those found below the swim platform are multi-colored and can be changed at controls like this one that’s located inboard of the flybridge staircase. Also found beneath the staircase is a door that offers you access down into the crew quarters and engine room.

At the foot of this access ladder is durable Amtico flooring and the first of two guest cabins; this one with bunks. The crew who occupy this area share a well finished head and shower which is found as we move to the middle of the boat in between the two cabins. Located to the port side down here beyond the head is the crew common area this is where we see that you have access to a microwave and two cold drawers. There’s also an aft facing seating area with a high gloss walnut table that drops down from the wall when you need it.

The second crew cabin is the captain’s cabin with a double berth which is located outboard on the port side of the yacht. Finally, located down here there’s a watertight engine room access door which brings us to our next stop.

The mechanical space on Bookends is all about access. That’s why it’s painted in bright snow white all grip for easier visibility and maintenance. The workhorses down here are a pair of MTU 12v 2000 M96L engines that offer 1945 horsepower per side. These combine performance with the high-end finishes and accommodations found throughout the more luxurious spaces above. Also of note is that there are warranties on her main engines and transmissions through December of 2023 or a thousand hours. To either side of the engine room are twin Cummins Onan 55 kilowatt upgraded generators that rest directly below an effective Delta T ventilation system. All of the way forward in here are the two units that make up her AC shore power conversion system.

One other item of note down here is a Blue Water 75 gallon per hour clear mate water maker. I mentioned this earlier but a great selling point of this 93 is the dual stabilization that’s offered onboard. When you’re underway, this yacht is stabilized by a Seakeeper SK35 and when you’re at anchor, Bookends is equipped with a side power vector at anchor stabilizer fin system. Combine these with her hydraulic bow and stern thrusters and you’ve got a yacht that’s easy to maneuver from the slip to the remote anchorage of your choice. One more feature that you aren’t used to seeing on any other Viking are the walk around side decks and tall gunnels along the outside. These lead you to and from the foredeck which is where we’re headed next.

This entire space is covered underfoot with a teak sole and is loaded with entertaining features. The first area to point out is the molded in bench seating that’s just in front of the windshield in the superstructure. What’s nice about this area is that it has an optional removable sun shade. This can be put into place quickly by the crew and is supported by four removable carbon fiber poles. Located in the immediate area is a separate sound system for the foredeck with a fusion head unit and multiple speakers placed strategically throughout. And then to other useful features directly forward of the bench seat are a sink that’s hidden below a lid on the port side as well as a refrigerated locker that can also function as a freezer. Immediately forward of the freezer and sink respectively are convenient boats and lockers with enough room to store all of the covers for this area and all of the exterior deck cleaning supplies. Found just forward and center line on the bow, we see another lounging option a wide sunpad with grab rails to either side. At the foot of this sunpad there are three tinted glass panels one of these is a deck hatch that leads down into the VIP and the others serve as windows that light up the stateroom below. Forward of the guest spaces are a pair of anchor lockers that flank the yacht’s hydraulic windlass. This anchoring system is used to raise and lower the polished anchor that drops down at the touch of a button. Aesthetically there are a few things that I really like about the design of the bow and one of those things is the polished bow rail that encircles the entire foredeck. This is a great safety feature but it’s understated just enough as to not compete with the gorgeous gray hall found just below.

If you look towards the waterline, you see a bright pop of orange that shows itself when the yacht is up and running. This bootstripe adds an exclamation mark to the domineering size of this 93 Viking. And another design feature that I love in the hull are the windows into the staterooms. The largest windows midship belong to the master stateroom. Aft of this large piece of glass is a window that lets light into the crew bunk cabin which we’ve already visited. And then forward is a long window that lights up the VIP these give you an idea of the size that you can expect in the accommodations below decks.

Our next stop brings us back inside through floor to ceiling stainless and glass doors. the three doors towards the starboard side all slide out of the way completely and essentially combine the climate controlled aft deck and the welcoming salon. As Chris mentioned at the top of today’s walkthrough, Bookends features a highly upgraded interior that includes a satin finished walnut millwork package. The faces of the cabinets all have that beautiful flat finish while the tops of them have high gloss finishes, making them easier to repair should they get any scratches during the normal wear and tear that a vessel undergoes. As you can tell from the exterior, windows surround the entirety of the salon and put every detail of the space on display.

Starting on the port side, we first see an L-shaped sectional and an adjacent loveseat. This seating surrounds a coffee table that rests atop a large area rug. In between the settee and the love seat in the corner. There’s a liquor cabinet that’s motorized that lifts up at the touch of a button. The seating in the salon faces towards the starboard side where there are a few great features, the first and most obvious is a 65-inch TV that’s on an electric lift and  can hide away when you’re not using it. Close to this just below are the AV controls in an organized rack mount. Looking aft of the TV is a spiraling staircase that we pointed out earlier which connects the salon and the enclosed flybridge above. Right next to the staircase and by the salon entry doors is a powerplex ship system control as well as a ghost security system keypad and another lighting control panel. Forward of the TV built into the large storage credenza is a wine cooler where you can keep your favorite bottles on hand.

Now let’s take a look at the pantograph doors to starboard that open up onto this 93’s fold down balcony. I’m not sure if you noticed this feature when you were looking at the running footage earlier but integrated into the starboard gunnel is a balcony the platform of which drops down hydraulically to create a secluded getaway where you can start your day with a cup of coffee in peace.

Stepping back inside from here our last stop in the salon is the formal dining room that has a gorgeous high gloss teak table with a stainless inlay. Over on the starboard side by the balcony doors is a staircase that leads down into the owner’s stateroom located on the lower deck. Let’s follow Chris down that way. Bookends master takes up the full 24-feet four inch beam of this yacht and highlights just how much real estate this boat has to offer throughout the lower deck. Over on the starboard side below a whole side window is storage and a table top with free standing seats fore and aft.

Aft of the seating area is a large walk-in closet where there’s plenty of storage for two guests as well as a safe. Exiting the closet and facing the forward bulkhead we see the master’s 65-inch TV and entertainment system. This is at the foot of a king berth with night stands to either side. Turning our attention to the port side, we see even more drawer storage below the whole side window and a vanity with a mirror that lifts up when you’re getting ready to go out for the night.

Aft of this vanity is the entrance into this stateroom’s sizable ensuite. In here we have dark stone countertops as well as his and her sinks below a long series of medicine cabinet mirrors. The highlight in here is the shower stall located outboard on the port side. In addition to having a hall side window with blinds, this sizable shower is finished with stone and has two shower heads. leaving the master let’s follow Chris as he makes his way back up to the main deck and into book ends country kitchen galley.

The layout of this space is a favorite in the American market as it allows the guests on board to have a central place to gather throughout the day and at meal times. it also really brings the family element back into the cooking experience. The main appliances found in the galley are in the aft section and include a French door sub-zero refrigerator with a large drawer style freezer below. The cooking appliances are right next to this and are made up of a Miele conventional oven below a four burner induction cooktop and there’s also a microwave convection oven right next to these. In the port corner is a 32-inch TV which is close to a side deck access door making life a lot easier for the crew and guests as they move around the yacht. After you’re done eating, cleanup takes place on the port side of the galley where you have access to a twin basin stainless sink, a trash compactor and an icemaker.

Everything in the galley is arranged around a Caesarstone topped island with a ton of storage on the aft side and seating for four around the front side. Forward of the island is a feature that helps cement this galley design as a country kitchen. A built-in dinette below a wrapping series of windows just aft of the foredeck. One final feature to point out in this area is the dayhead located outboard on the starboard side. Wrapping up in here let’s follow Chris down a set of stairs as we make our way below to the four remaining guest accommodations and the yacht’s laundry center which is located at the foot of the stairs in the lower companionway.

Turning aft at the laundry center let’s first take a look at the starboard side stateroom with a twin berth configuration the beds in here face forward and are separated by a nightstand. Looking outboard we see the large storage options in here between a hanging locker and drawer storage. This guest stateroom is complete with a Jack and Jill entrance into a well-appointed head and shower with shared access from the hall. Opposite this cabin to port is the next stateroom that we’re going to break down this accommodation offers a walk-around berth and a ton of storage. Something that you can never have enough of. there are a handful of things that you’ll consistently see in all of the guest cabins on board which are portholes for natural light as well as entertainment centers with wall mounted 22-inch TVs. forward in this cabin is a private ensuite with a shower stall.

Leaving here and heading forward, our next stop is a bunk cabin on the starboard side. The fifth and final guest state room is the bow VIP located all the way forward in the lower companionway. The design in here is all about natural light and an open floor plan which is arranged around a queen berth. The entrance into the ensuite is on the port side and it features a large shower stall.

Thanks for joining Ryan and myself on this all-American motor yacht walkthrough. For more information about this vessel, please contact myself, Chris Collins my partner Thom Convoy, we look forward to hearing from you.

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2019 Viking 93 Motor Yacht

"Rais N Cain "

"Rais N Cain " is a 2019 Viking 93 Motor Yacht currently listed for sale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with David Hallinan at our Freeport office who can be reached by calling 1-516-623-6060.

Our team at SI Yachts can answer all of your questions on this boat and research any additional information you might need. SI Yachts is the Northeast's most powerful brokerage firm and new yacht dealer for Viking, Valhalla Boatworks, Princess, Prestige, Absolute, and Pardo Yachts.

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOAT

"Rais n Cain" is a stunning and well-equipped Viking 93 Motor Yacht delivered new in March 2021. As a Viking factory demo, this 93MY has been extremely well cared for, has low hours on twin CAT C32-A 1925HP engines, and is even under its factory warranty until March 2022. This is the ONLY pre-owned Viking 93MY on the market, so don't wait for a new build when you can be cruising in total comfort and luxury today!

Viking's legendary quality and attention to detail that is seen throughout its industry-leading sportfishing yachts is now available in a luxury cruising platform that can comfortably accommodate 10 guests, plus crew.

With a beam over 24', the 93MY boasts more interior volume than many 100-foot yachts being built on the market today. Both the exterior design and the interior layout and perfectly set up for entertaining, long-distance cruising, and private trips to the Caribbean. The 93MY is charter-ready as well, as each stateroom has its own bathroom and plenty of storage space.

You and your guests will enjoy the multiple relaxation zones that are uniquely designed to maximize conversation and entertainment while at sea. The foredeck lounge area features wide sunpads that can easily fit three people with drink-holders in convenient places, a sun worshippers paradise. The large couch, stereo speakers and ocean views complete the bow area for a wonderful spot to enjoy the scenery at anchor. 

Aft you will find a large swim platform that can be used as a launching point for water activities or as a water-side sunbathing area. Heading up to the cockpit, your senses will be delighted at the ambiance and seating arrangements. A J-shaped couch and table, along with a bar with multiple bar stools provide an excellent area to enjoy dining al fresco or enjoying a cocktail with friends. The lighting and music set the ambiance as they can be programmed to run together, with the lights changing to the beat of the music. 

Stepping inside the salon, the abundance of natural light, beautiful walnut wood, and contemporary, premium décor package are immediately noticed. A three-piece sofa, swivel chair, custom two-piece white marble cocktail table, entertainment center with 65-inch flat screen television, as well as all of the other amenities inside make entertaining your close friends or hosting a formal party a delight. The galley is fully-equipped with top end appliances, including a 7-foot tall Sub-Zero refrigerator, and plenty of storage to create the best meals for everyone on board. A day head is found on the main deck, adjacent to the galley.

An interior staircase leads to the enclosed bridge which is essentially the captain's control center, as well as an extra salon. There is a comfortable L-shaped sofa with a Caesarstone top cocktail table, two ottomans, an entertainment center, a day head, and of course incredible views from the upper bridge. The helm station is ergonomically designed for comfort and has the best navigational technology available today. Aft on the upper bridge is a wonderful outdoor deck complete with a bar, BBQ grill, corner sink, and seating. 

Accommodations for guests on board rival that of a 5-star luxury resort. The master stateroom stretches the full 24'+ beam, providing a tremendous amount of living space and storage in the main cabin. The master suite is completely private and quiet, accessed from a private staircase in the salon, and features a king-sized walk-around berth. The VIP suite and other guest cabins are all accessed via a forward staircase in the salon. The VIP is spacious, has ample closet room, and a queen-sized island berth. After a day playing in the ocean and sun, you and your guests will feel completely rejuvenated after a restful night's sleep below deck. 

Your captain and crew on board are also treated to the luxury lifestyle with first class accommodations. With direct access from the engine room, the captain has his own stateroom, while crew share their own cabin. 

There is a common area for sitting, along with a countertop with microwave, refrigerator, and fold-down table. Each crew cabin has a television. 

Other notable features on this 93MY include a Seakeeper Gyro SK35, Power Fin Stabilizers, additional fuel tanks, upgraded generators, and so much more to make your cruising experience exceptional.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this immaculate, priced to sell, captain maintained 2019 93 Viking Motor Yacht! Call listing broker direct.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Vessel Name Rais N Cain
• Price $8,975,000
• Make Viking
• Category Motor Yachts
• Condition Used
• Model 93 Motor Yacht
• Days On Market Inquire
• Display Length 93'
• Beam 24' 4"
• Draft (Max) 5
• Fuel Capacity 2007 Gal.
• Water Capacity 499 Gal.

Engines / Speed

• Engine Specs
• Make Caterpillar
• Engine Hours 471
• Power 1925 HP

Additional Information

Accommodations.

• ( 5 ) Stateroom/ ( 5 ) head layout, including main deck day head
• Crew quarters aft
• Walnut interior, gloss finish throughout 
• Interior wood flooring, salon, galley and helm 
• Premium decor package
• Classic accessory kit
• Elite galley package 
• Custom wallpaper material throughout 
• Custom headliner throughout, Pearl Finesse 
• Headhunter sanitation system 
• Exterior aft deck bar top, Cambria Whitney
• Salon & dining area flooring, Pinnacle Series, Acacia Cocoa
• Dewberry style sofa upgrade
• Custom cocktail table 
• Dining table and ( 8 ) Bradley chairs, Harvest Walnut  
• Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat
• Bar cabinet with bottle and glass storage
• Motorized blinds for desired natural lighting and additional privacy, Oceanair Skyview Classic Ivory Herringbone blinds
• Doors, stainless framed tempered glass, triple, sliding, lockable, weatherproof
• Flooring, wall-to-wall carpet with lined padding for sound absorption
• Home theater center with 65” LED TV on a raise and lower mechanism with antenna or cable hook-up, and Bose Lifestyle system with custom surround sound, aux audio input jacks to accommodate additional equipment
• Custom lighting and scones, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner with dimmer switches and indirect decorative rope lighting behind valances,24V DC
• Pantograph, side opening doors to optional balcony
• Touch screen control monitor with audible and visible alarms: fire, engine room temperature, high bilge water, high exhaust temperature, generator and tank monitors as well as confirming correct system operation
• U-shaped salon area with three piece sofa and integrated end tables. End tables with mechanical life storage
• Oversized windows, fixed, frameless side windows tinted, laminated safety glass for style, natural lighting, and privacy
• Recessed outlet on fining area bulkhead for picture light
• Salon day head 
• Custom wine cooler
• Avalon flooring, Pinnacle Series Acacia Cocoa
• Caesarstone Atlantic salt countertop, polished with flat polished edge 
• Upper counter top at island, Jet Black
• Glazzio Orbit Series Metallic Weather backsplash
• ( 4 ) Ultra leather bar stools
• Dinette wood table with wood pedestal 
• Banquette, forward galley, with removable cushions and storage underneath.
• Side entry door port side of galley
• Dishwasher, Fisher Paykel
• Electric range, 4-burnercook top, surface mounted
• Exhaust fan, high velocity designed for exterior ventilation
• Full size upright refrigerator, Sub-Zero
• Garbage disposal in sink
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner with dimmer switches
• Microwave/convection oven
• Oven, built in
• Sink, double-bowl stainless steel, under mounted in countertop with satin nickel faucet
• Trash compactor with walnut face
• TV 32” flat screen
• Windshield, laminated, curved, safety glass for forward visibility

Companionway

• Companion walls, Pearl Finesse
• Horizontal Walnut Stripping 
• Awlgrip bilge areas with access hatches, snow white and lighted for easier maintenance and cleaning
• Central vacuum unit connection with accessories
• Flooring, carpeted steps from galley through companionway
• Linen storage
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner and companionway steps
• Stackable, front-loading washer and dryer

Master Stateroom

• Bed, king-sized, walk-around, Viking Slumber#8 with quilted designer bedsprea
• Closets, illuminated, climate controlled walk in, walnut lined hanging closets with doors
• End tables with wood tops each side of bed
• Headboard, upholstered
• Seating, ( 2 ) free standing chairs with table
• Storage under bed including ( 2 ) large drawers
• Flatscreen 65" TV
• Vanity/desk with storage, mirror and chair
• Windows, hullsides, laminated safety glass
• Motorized blinds, Ocean Air Skyview French Soft Weave 
• ( 2 ) Light sconces 
• Ensuite head

Master Head

• Ceasarstone Atlantic Salt flooring
• Ceasarstone Vanity top Raven polished
• Ceasarstone Custom shower walls 
• Mirrored ceiling 
• Linen storage with shelves and mirrored door
• Medicine cabinet with ( 2 )mirrored doors
• Receptacle, 120V - GFCI
• Sink, twin, under mount
• Towel bar and ring
• Window, laminated safety glass, in shower

VIP Stateroom - Forward

• Island queen bunk layout
• Custom headboard with custom chanel glass
• Blinds, Ocean Air Skyview French Soft Weave 
• Air conditioning/heat with temperature control
• Foredeck skylight with hatch and Ocean Airscreen shade
• Hanging locker, illuminated, maple-lined with bar for hanging clothes
• Reading lights with separate switches
• Storage cabinets, port and starboard sides of bed, walnut
• Storage drawers under bed
• Flatscreen TV
• Windows, fixed, laminated safety glass
• ( 2 ) Light sconces
• Private ensuite head

VIP Head - Forward

• Ceasarstone Quartz Reflections flooring
• Linen storage with shelvesand mirrored door
• Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors
• Opening port light in shower

Starboard Stateroom

• Upper/ lower twin size berths
• ( 2 ) Sconces, polished chrome
• 28" Flatscreen TV
• Hanging locker, maple lined

Starboard Aft Stateroom

• Side by side twin size berths
• End table between beds
• Hanging locker, maple lined 
• ( 1 ) Scone, polished chrome
• 22" Flatscreen TV

Starboard Head

• Caesarstone Nougat flooring
• Vanity top, Caesarstone Nougat polished 
• Mirror ceiling
• Sink, under mount with faucet
• Towel bar and ring 
• Exhaust fan 

Port Stateroom

• Bed, queen size walk-around with Viking Slumber #6 mattress and lift up bottom for storage
• End tables on each side of the bed
• Flooring, carpet
• Opening port light
• ( 2 ) Scones, with linen shade
• Pure White shower flooring 
• Exhaust fan with vent in soffit

Crew Common Area

• Dark Walnut flooring - common area
• Refrigerator Sub-Zero drawer
• Microwave 
• Counter top, engineered stone
• Main electrical panel with
• AC selector breakers and touch screen monitor with audible and visible
• Transom and engine room access

Crew Stateroom

• Beds ( 2 ), over/under
• Hanging locker, maple-lined with bar for hanging clothes 

Captain's Stateroom

• Double berth
• Hanging locker, maple lined 22" Flatscreen TV
• ( 2 ) Reading lights, Swivel
• ( 1 ) Reading light with linen shade 
• Custom amtico flooring, Dark Walnut
• Vanity top, Nougat polished 
• Chrome shower trim
• Sink, under mount

Enclosed Flybridge

• Opening hardtop roof with glass panel 
• Electric sunroof blinds
• Upgraded Stidd helm chair ultra leather, Coffee Bean 
• Port & Starboard companion seats, ultra leather Coffee Bean 
• Acacia Cocoa flooring
• Interior bridge bar, Atlantic Salt polished with Walnut edge  
• ( 2 ) Additional storage ottomans 
• Cocktail table
• Day head; Vanity Ceasarstone Concrete and Ceasarstone Atlantic Salt flooring
• Single radar arch
• Mast, radar arch, domes, radar and all accessories mounted - custom painted
• Water maker control panel 
• Upgraded ZF controls
• L-Shaped Dewberry style sofa, port
• Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat, temperature control and dehumidification mode
• Defoggers for windshield
• Doors, stainless framed tempered glass, bi-fold, lockable, weatherproof
• Forward control station with all necessary control switches, lighted instruments, engine controls and VIPER steering
• Large under helm area for easy access and added storage
• Refrigerator/freezer in place of refrigerated chill box
• Steering wheel, top mounted, stainless steel
• Touch screen control monitor with audible and visible alarms
• Teak aft deck 
• Kenyon electric grill wet bar aft deck
• Aft deck bar and corner sink
• Aft deck wood table with stainless steel pedestal 
• Aft deck dropdown flat screen TV
•  Aft deck, ( 2 ) teak folding chairs with side table
• Aft deck seating, free standing 
• Aft deck, ( 4 ) bar stools with chrome polished base, ultra leather 

Electronics & Navigation

• Garmin 2526 x HD2 25kw Radar/ Plotter with 6' array
• 17" Garmin GPSMAP8617 
• Garmin weather antenna
• Garmin AIS600 transponder
• NMEA2000 Network components
• Garmin GSD-26 Chirp video sounder module
• Airmar 1kw chirp transducer
• Furuno RD33 data organizer & display
• Garmin GHP reactor steer-by-wire core pack auto pilot
• ICOM IC-M605 black VHF radio
• Fusion Marine DVD/CD AM/FM stereo
• KVH Tracphone V7-HTS KU-band antenna rack 
• AIGEAN Networks AN-2000 Marine WiFi
• Mofi Cellular Router
• Camera system - Gost wide angle 1080P mini-ball camera ( 3 ) engine room, ( 2 ) salon, ( 2 ) side docking cameras port/ stbd, ( 1 ) cockpit camera
• FLIR M-625CS thermal camera 
• ACR RCL300A spotlight
• KVH HD7 Tri-Americas with tappered base V7-IP matching
• KVH Direct TVH25 HC DSS receiver 
• Boening general alarm unit with fire alarm 
• Gost Apparition AME 204 security tracking package
• ( 1 ) Pair - Lumishore 1602 EOS Color changing transom lights, port/ stbd 
• ( 6 ) Single Lumishore 1602 EOS color changing transom lights
• Lumishore 15M DMX extension cable
• JMS System with joystick and station keeping
• Nobel Tech navigation software

Deck & Hull

• Custom hull color - Flag Blue
• 1/2" Metallic accent stripe
• Custom metallic boot stripe
• Black bottom paint
• Folding balcony
• Nautical structures carbon fiber yacht stairs
• Aft deck - second lower docking station, port 
• Aft main deck ( 3 ) outdoor ultra leather bar stools with chrome bases
• Aft deck outdoor ultra leather banquet seating  
• Teak foredeck flooring 
• Foredeck sunpad cushions, Sea Salt 
• Upgraded anchor, polished stainless steel 
• Removable foredeck sunshade with poles
• Stereo control and speakers, foredeck seating
• Fuel fills on both port and starboard sides
• Bow & stern thrusters 

Engine Room

• Upgraded generators to 55kw, ( 2 ) Generators - Starboard generator 625 hrs., Port generator 637 hrs. 
• Seakeeper Gyro SK35
• Power fin stabilizers
• Additional fuel tank for a total of ( 4 )
• ( 2 ) Custom tool boxes with ( 5 ) drawers
• Headhunter fresh water pump
• Bluewater clear mate
• Upgraded transformer to ASEA

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Satellite image shows super yacht linked to Putin out of reach of sanctions

By Catherine Herridge , Michael Kaplan, Andrew Bast, Jessica Kegu

March 3, 2022 / 7:30 AM EST / CBS News

As Europe and the U.S. bear down with a raft of aggressive sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, the super yacht he is believed to own has found safe harbor in a highly militarized port in Russian territorial waters. In new satellite imagery obtained by CBS News, the yacht can be seen docked in a port in Kaliningrad, near Russia's nuclear weapons operations. 

Experts say Putin's luxury vessel has become a symbol not only of his vast hidden wealth, but also of how challenging that money has been to find. 

"He's a KGB agent, so he's crafty. He knows how to hide when he needs to," said John Smith, former director of the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers and enforces all foreign sanctions.

Data from MarineTraffic, a global intelligence group, shows Putin's alleged yacht, the Graceful, left Germany two weeks before the invasion of Ukraine . 

Putin's government salary is said to be about $140,000, but that doesn't begin to explain the mansions, million-dollar watch collection and over-the-top yacht. 

"It would be fair to say he's among the richest men in the world," Smith said. 

Though he sells himself as a man of the people, his wealth is estimated to be more than $100 billion. 

Putin's critics allege he also has a cliffside palace that includes an amphitheater and a personal tunnel to the beach that doubles as a security bunker. 

"Of course, he doesn't acknowledge it as being his own," Smith said. "It doesn't fit with the public persona that he's trying to create to actually acknowledge it." 

Putin relies on his oligarch friends to shield his fortune from sanctions, Smith said. 

"So if he asked them to do something, they do it in terms of hiding assets, squirreling them in different parts of the globe, they will do what he needs," he said. 

Those who have tried to expose Putin's fortune have done so at great personal risk. 

Putin critic Boris Nemtsov was assassinated on a bridge in the shadow of the Kremlin in 2015. Sergei Magnitsky died in 2009 under questionable circumstances in prison after he exposed $230 million in fraud by Putin's friends. Putin publicly condemned Nemtsov's murder and claimed Magnitsky died of a heart attack.  

His most recent No. 1 critic, Alexei Navalny , who helped expose Putin's lavish palace, emerged as a political rival and found himself repeatedly jailed. He nearly died after being poisoned two years ago, though Putin has denied responsibility for the poisoning. 

"Putin's wealth is one of the most dangerous topics," said Russian journalist Roman Badanin, who spent two decades investigating Putin's financial web. 

Badanin said Russian authorities sought to intimidate and silence his reporting team. Six months ago, he reached his breaking point. 

"I fled the country. My apartment was searched twice. I have like three criminal charges against me back in Russia," he said. 

In his State of the Union address, President Biden said the U.S. and its allies are waging economic war on Putin and Russian oligarchs. 

"We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments and your private jets," Biden said. 

On Wednesday, the Justice Department announced the formation of a new task force that would target Russian oligarchs. 

"Russia is not a transparent economy," Smith said. "The U.S. and our allies have decent information on some of [Putin's] assets, I think a lot will remain a mystery for a long time in the future." 

The biggest financial hit for Putin would be sanctions on the energy sector, which Smith says the Russian president has used to build up his wealth for years. So far, Washington and the Europeans have been hesitant to do that. 

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Catherine Herridge is a senior investigative correspondent for CBS News covering national security and intelligence based in Washington, D.C.

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Experts say Putin’s luxury vessel has become a symbol not only of his vast hidden wealth, but also of how challenging that money has been to find.

“He’s a KGB agent, so he’s crafty. He knows how to hide when he needs to,” said John Smith, former director of the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers and enforces all foreign sanctions.

Data from MarineTraffic, a global intelligence group, shows Putin’s alleged yacht, the Graceful, left Germany two weeks before the invasion of Ukraine .

Putin’s government salary is said to be about $140,000, but that doesn’t begin to explain the mansions, million-dollar watch collection and over-the-top yacht.

“It would be fair to say he’s among the richest men in the world,” Smith said.

Though he sells himself as a man of the people, his wealth is estimated to be more than $100 billion.

Putin’s critics allege he also has a cliffside palace that includes an amphitheater and a personal tunnel to the beach that doubles as a security bunker.

“Of course, he doesn’t acknowledge it as being his own,” Smith said. “It doesn’t fit with the public persona that he’s trying to create to actually acknowledge it.”

Putin relies on his oligarch friends to shield his fortune from sanctions, Smith said.

“So if he asked them to do something, they do it in terms of hiding assets, squirreling them in different parts of the globe, they will do what he needs,” he said.

Those who have tried to expose Putin’s fortune have done so at great personal risk.

Putin critic Boris Nemtsov was assassinated on a bridge in the shadow of the Kremlin in 2015. Sergei Magnitsky died in 2009 under questionable circumstances in prison after he exposed $230 million in fraud by Putin’s friends. Putin publicly condemned Nemtsov’s murder and claimed Magnitsky died of a heart attack.

His most recent No. 1 critic, Alexei Navalny , who helped expose Putin’s lavish palace, emerged as a political rival and found himself repeatedly jailed. He nearly died after being poisoned two years ago, though Putin has denied responsibility for the poisoning.

October 2020: Alexey Navalny describes the poisoning ordeal he says Vladimir Putin perpetrated

“Putin’s wealth is one of the most dangerous topics,” said Russian journalist Roman Badanin, who spent two decades investigating Putin’s financial web.

Badanin said Russian authorities sought to intimidate and silence his reporting team. Six months ago, he reached his breaking point.

“I fled the country. My apartment was searched twice. I have like three criminal charges against me back in Russia,” he said.

In his State of the Union address, President Biden said the U.S. and its allies are waging economic war on Putin and Russian oligarchs.

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments and your private jets,” Biden said.

On Wednesday, the Justice Department announced the formation of a new task force that would target Russian oligarchs.

“Russia is not a transparent economy,” Smith said. “The U.S. and our allies have decent information on some of [Putin’s] assets, I think a lot will remain a mystery for a long time in the future.”

The biggest financial hit for Putin would be sanctions on the energy sector, which Smith says the Russian president has used to build up his wealth for years. So far, Washington and the Europeans have been hesitant to do that.

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