2008 Viking 68 Convertible "BLOWFISH3"
Boat in North Palm Beach, FL
Key specifications
- Year
- 2008
- Length
- 68 ft
- Model
- 68 Convertible
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 2x Caterpillar C32 Acert (1825 HP)
- Hull
- Fiberglass
About this 2008 Viking 68 Convertible "BLOWFISH3"
Most notably, the vessel was outfitted with a Seakeeper 26 stabilization system with transferable warranty, a full Garmin electronics modernization including open array radar and new autopilot, Starlink satellite connectivity, new cockpit teak decking, and numerous mechanical and electrical upgrades.
Built with the desirable four-stateroom layout, including crew quarters and upgraded fuel capacity of 2,375 gallons, she is powered by Caterpillar C32 Acert engines rated at 1,825 HP. The…
Measurements
- Length
- 68 ft
- Beam
- 19.3 ft
- Draft
- 5.4 ft
- Power
- 2x Caterpillar C32 Acert (1825 HP)
- Seakeeper
- Yes
- Cabins
- 4
- Heads
- 4
Blowfish3 - 68' Viking
HIGHLIGHTS AND 2024 UPGRADES
- Sea Keeper stabilization system in service date 6/19/2025 – Silver extended warranty through 6/19/2029
- Garmin 9219 multifunction display system
- Garmin GMR 2536 open array radar
- New Garmin autopilot system
- Ultra Wide Low-Medium Chirp PM 411 2–3kW transducer
- Starlink satellite internet system
- New stereo system and speakers
- LED overhead lighting
- New cockpit teak deck May 2025
- Asea Transformer installed in 2024
ENGINE ROOM / MECHANICAL
- (2) Caterpillar C32 Acert 1825 HP
- (2) 27.5 kW Onan generators
- New Sea Star Hydraulic steering ram and all new hydraulic lines 2025
- New Caterpillar Powertrain Control Processor box and new Caterpillar Main Junction Box
- Two oversized five-drawer painted white toolboxes over generators.
- Access door to crew quarters
- (2) Watermakers - completely rebuilt all new membranes and seals 2024
- Eskimo ice chipper
- Recessed engine room gauge package
- Gas/water separators for each generator
- Oil change system with lines run to cockpit
- Dual power steering pumps
- Fiberglass tank vents
- Auxiliary 24v freshwater pump
- Headhunter 24v freshwater pump
- Dripless shaft seals
- Fuel priming pumps
- Bilge clean out pump
- LP 12v conversion box for electric reel outlets
- Delta T air intake system
- Asea shore power system New 2024
- Awlgrip finished engine room, pumps and thru hull fittings
- Backup seawater pump for Cockpit freezer, cockpit step box, flybridge freezer & flybridge drink box
- Cutlass bearings strut bearings new 2024
- New Rudders 2024
- New Batteries September 2025
- (3) battery chargers
SALON
- Luxury décor throughout, new in 2017 design and install completed by the Viking design team. Installation was at the Viking factory
- New integrated remote control systems in salon and master stateroom for audio and television, new in 2017
- Electrical panel up
- Full carpet runner (Silvertex material) salon and companionway
- Bose home theater system
- Wine chiller, new in 2022
- Electric salon door
- Amtico flooring at salon entrance
- Teak valances
- Sony 42” TV, new 2026
- Dimmer switches on all overhead LED lights and quartz lights
- Teak lambrequins with inlaid fabric
- Remote generator gauge panel
- (2) Box stools by galley countertop
- Carpet
- Dewberry style sofa with all storage and gas shocks storage in armrest
GALLEY
- Sub Zero undercounter refrigerator and freezer
- Surface mounted cooktop
- Granite countertops
- Amtico galley flooring
- Sink
- Brushed nickel faucet
- Exhaust fan
- Microwave/convection oven
- Storage pantry
- Granite dinette table
- Ultraleather settee
- Custom pull out trash cabinet 2024
COMPANIONWAY
- Full carpet runner (Silvertex material)
- Teak handrail
- Custom rod locker
- Washer and dryer, washer replaced10/2020
MASTER STATEROOM
- Upgraded mattress
- Stereo CD/DVD player, Bose 321 with Bose speakers
- Sony 30” TV, new 2019
- Overhead lights
- His and hers closets
- Athwartship oversized queen berth with storage below
- Teak end tables with hard-wired lamps
- Carpet
- All new soft goods (bedspreads and shams) and wallpaper in 2017
MASTER HEAD
- Headhunter head
- Teak face on lower vanity
- One-piece custom frameless shower door
- Amtico flooring
- Corian vanity top
- Mirror around upper vanity
- New wallpaper, counter and fixtures in 2017
VIP STATEROOM, FORWARD
- VIP crossover arrangement forward
- 15” flat screen TV with 12v CD stereo
- Storage drawers
- Large hanging locker
- Carpet
- All new soft goods (bedspreads and shams) and wallpaper in 2017
FORWARD HEAD
- Custom décor including new countertops and wallpaper in 2017
- Corian vanity top
- Mirror around upper vanity insert
- Custom Amtico flooring
- Headhunter head
- Teak face on lower vanity
- Large stall shower
STARBOARD STATEROOM
- Large hanging locker and storage drawers
- Upper and lower berths
- Teak locker top
- All new soft goods (bedspreads and shams) and wallpaper in 2017
- Carpet
STARBOARD HEAD
- Custom décor including countertops and wallpaper in 2017
- Corian vanity top
- Mirror around upper vanity insert
- Custom Amtico flooring
- Headhunter head
- Teak face on lower vanity
- Large stall shower
CREW STATEROOM
- 15” flat screen TV above hanging locker
- Large hanging locker
- 12v CD stereo
- Single upper and double lower berth
- Access door to engine room
- Carpet
CREW HEAD
- Custom décor including countertops and wallpaper in 2017
- Corian vanity top
- Mirror around upper vanity insert
- Custom Amtico flooring
- Headhunter head
- Teak face on lower vanity
- Large stall shower
FLYBRIDGE
- Release Marine teak helm pod
- Single lever Palm Beach style controls with thruster buttons
- Trolling valves
- Flybridge freezer with dividers
- Kahlenberg horns - 2 new compressors 2026
- Removable flybridge jump seat backrest
- Recessed electronics boxes with push knob catches
- 12v outlet in radio box
- Release Marine helm chairs with footrests
- Three sided acrylic track to track flybridge enclosure
- Freshwater outlet on bridge
- Dedicated freshwater feed for tower
- Recessed radio boxes
- Flybridge cushion upholstery, new 2017
ELECTRONICS
- Furuno RD30
- CAT engine displays
- ACR spotlight
- Garmin 9219 MFD (3)
- Garmin GMR 2536 open array radar
- Garmin autopilot
- Ultra Wide Low-Medium Chirp PM 411 2–3kW transducer
- FLIR thermal imaging
- KVH satellite system
- Starlink satellite internet
- Fusion audio integration
- Garmin VHFs
- Maretron monitoring
COCKPIT
- New teak cockpit deck May 2025
- SeaKeeper 26 installed in 2025
- Mezzanine seating
- Aluminum ladder to Fly bridge with Teak steps
- Teak covering boards
- Garmin in haunch
- JL Audio Speakers
- Fusion stereo control
- Three clearing rod holders in each hunch
- Haunch wings
- Tuna transom door with lift gate
- Bluewater Battle Station
- Eskimo ice machine
- (2) on-deck livewells
- Insulated and removable fish boxes to gain access to Lazzarette,
- Fresh and saltwater washdowns
TOWER
- Palm Beach Towers tuna tower
- Hydraulic Rupp outriggers - New Hydraulic Rams & Stainless Steel Cables
- Miya electric teaser reels
- Bridge and tower controls
HULL AND DECK
- Atlantic Blue hull
- Black mask painted by Viking
- Additional third fuel tank for 2,375 gallon capacity
- Underwater lights
- Anchor windlass
- Spare props


