Introduction Few yachts enjoy the kind of refit that "Evening Star" has had. The listing notes the details, but an overview will help. First, about 80% of the exterior has been painted including all the black feature stripes. The windows were stripped, primed and painted. Many new lights were installed. All the floorings are new throughout the boat. All the soft goods are new, including the carpets, drapes, bedspreads, shams, pillows and even the mattresses. Virtually all of the electronics are new, at a cost of over $95,000, and most are duplicated on the Flying Bridge as well as at the helm station. (And all are of the highest quality). One engine was completely rebuilt. (The other did not need it.) The generator is new. The AC units are updated. New single lever ZF controls are at both helm stations. There is new canvas including a new double Bimini. The décor is all new and very attractive. All the woodwork has been refinished. In short, the "Evening Star" has been brought up to a level of a nearly new yacht.
Accommodations The guest stateroom all the way forward has Upper and Lower Berths with new mattresses, pillows, shams, sheets and bedspreads! There is a closet, a leather bench seat, 2 big drawers, 2 cabinets (one of which holds a TV) and an escape hatch. The flooring is new. A pair of cabinet doors in the front bulkhead open to the chain locker. There are 3 overhead lights and a stereo speaker. Adjacent is the head and shower with a vacu-flush fresh water toilet, towel rack, soap dish and a medicine cabinet.
Next aft to port is another stateroom with a double bunk set against the hull. There is a teak table that folds up against the inner wall designed to be used as a desk while sitting on a bunk. The mattress is new, as are the pillows, sheets, coverlet, drapes and valance coverings. The floor is new, laid in the same material as some of the new Hatterases. There are 9 throw pillows, a throw rug, stereo speakers, 2 overhead lights, a night stand, a picture decorates the wall, and there is a large mirror. The teak closet door, like all the closet doors, is louvered for ventilation.
The Starboard Guest Stateroom has twin lower berths with a table between them. The table has one drawer and a cabinet plus a lamp. There is an intercom telephone on the wall. A large hanging closet plus 5 drawers provides very adequate storage. The mattresses, bedspread, pillows and linens are all new. There are four regular pillows and 6 throw pillows, all new. Two paintings hang on the walls. Both the drapes and valance coverings are new. And, like the other staterooms, the floor is new.
The adjoining head also has a door at the bottom of the stairwell so it can be used as a day head. It has a separate stall shower, mirrored medicine cabinet, a vacu-flush fresh water head, soap dish, towel racks and storage cabinets under the sink.
The Master Stateroom is beautifully finished in high gloss teak like all the interior woodwork in the boat. This is an extraordinarily spacious room, with a King Sized centerline bed, three huge cedar lined closets along the port wall, two side tables and lamps by the bed, an L-shaped settee in the aft starboard corner, a dressing table and chair, forward to port (just aft of the head), additional storage to starboard, including a 37" flat screen TV, plus a lounge area with a couch that can be pulled out to make a bed. This room is carpeted with sculptured sections. The blue portions of the carpet match the color of the drapes. This is very nicely decorated with attractive lamps and a bedside table, well chosen fabrics and small items. As with all the staterooms, the mattresses are new as are the linens, shams, bedspreads and pillows. There are 3 throw pillows on the settee and 5 more on the bed. Nine lights are set in the overhead on 2 separate switches. There is rope lighting around the base of the bed. There are 13 drawers for storage. The dressing table has a lift up top with storage inside it and large mirror on the wall surround with light bulbs. The chair is clear Plexiglas.
The lounge area is like a den with its own side table, a large lamp hung on the wall and a picture hung on the side wall. Six beveled mirrors are along the aft bulkhead behind the bed. The general feeling is one of luxurious spaciousness done in high quality soft goods and beautifully finished teak.
The Master Head has a twin porcelain sink to port, a large closet and a full size Jacuzzi tub is to starboard. The floor is new. The back wall of the sink countertop is all mirrors. The head is a vacu-flush fresh water head. There are 3 towel holders, two soap dishes, two glass holders and both faucets are gold finished. A throw rug is in front of the sliding glass door. There is a vent fan and ample lighting and storage.
Galley This on-deck Galley has lots of natural light from the big window along the portside, plus a pass-thru to the Pilothouse and an opening over the counter to the Dining Area, which can be shut off with louvered, teak, bi-fold shutters. The floor is new. There are 9 cabinets, either above or below the countertop and 4 drawers. Four custom fluorescent lights are set into the overhead. There is a throw rug, paper towel holder, blinds for the windows and a deep double stainless steel sink with a third center sink that holds the garbage disposal unit. Other equipment includes:
Krupp Coffee Maker (2006)
Sharp Microwave (2007)
Tappan full-sized oven (2003)
Side-by-side Whirlpool Refrigeration, water & ice dispensers (2003)
Whirlpool Dishwasher - full-size (2003)
4 Burner Stove with a vent hood & 2 stainless pot holders
Kitchen-Aid Trash Compactor
Deck Equipment
Electric Ideal windlass with drum & gypsy, plus 300' galvanized chain
In & out step-on switches with stainless steel guards for the windlass
Stainless steel rub rail
Stainless steel bow rails, pulpit and side rails
Fender tracks, port & starboard with 2 cars on each
Tinted glass on side windows
Marquip tide-ride 6-step ladder with port and starboard mounts and hand rail
Boarding ladder (straight down) with 6 steps
Observers seat cushion, on foredeck
Chain lock for the anchor chain
Plow anchor on roller in pulpit
Tide-ride ladder with port and starboard mounts
Vertical boarding ladder
Two new courtesy lights, port & starboard
Fiberglass Swim Platform
4 New fiberglass deck boxes
2 New folding chairs on aft deck
Gate to ladder down to swim platform
2 - 6-man life rafts with hold downs on cradles and with covers
Electric davit
Radar Arch - hinged - lowers hydraulically
Courtesy Lights in Arch
Cable Master with two 50' Cables
Two inlets for shore power, telephone & cable TV
Hot & Cold shower on aft deck
4 Handheld fire extinguishers in mounts
Spring line cleats, port and starboard
Miscellaneous
Runners for Salon and both stairwells
Teak hand rail on Aft Deck
Boat Hook, dock lines, fenders
Coast Guard required equipment
First Aid Kit
Spare Propellers
6 months supply of water maker chemicals
6 storage racks for fishing poles
Cover for forward hatch
Three Windshield Wipers
35 Life Jackets
2 20" round fenders, plus 4 others
Extra 350 gallon fuel
Foredeck
New Hatch Cover
Observers Seat has storage, cushions and new cover
New 4 Stainless steel fender holders
Salt wash down bib
Fresh wash down bib
Anchor Windlass "Ideal" with anchor to chain swivel
Plow anchor in pulpit
Foredeck was painted 2007
Side courtesy lights
Bow Rail aft to Pilothouse with Intermediate lifeline
Laundry Room Located just forward of the Master Stateroom to port with access door to the Engine Room. There is a stacked Westinghouse Washer / Dryer, a counter for folding clothes, and storage cabinets for cleaning materials. One large florescent light is overhead.
Dining Area and Salon Located at the forward port corner of the Salon with a divider separating the table from the sitting area. The divider is a lovely piece of workmanship with a marble top and storage for dishes and glass in cabinets below. The table is glass with side upholstered chairs. 4 lights are recessed in the ceiling directly over the table. On the starboard side is the built-in wet bar wit a sink, and bottle racks in the cabinet below. The bar is concealed under a teak counter top. Immediately aft is the stairwell to the Master and above that is the stairway to the Flying Bridge. This stairway has a Plexiglas shield behind it and an extra hand rail to make it easier to ascend to the bridge. There are 11 overhead lights in the Salon, plus 6 more directly over the divider. A polished brass clock is mounted on the wall next to the bar. The bar also includes a U-line icemaker.
The Salon and dining area is fully carpeted with a sculptured carpet. The light blue shade in parts of the carpet are matched with the light blue drapes. There are Levelour blinds for all windows. The carpet and drapes are new (2007). There are three large vases with flowers, speakers in the overhead, 12 storage cabinets, and furniture including: Two large leather sofas, port and starboard, each with a marble topped side table and each with a round, glass topped coffee table in front of them. There are attractive lamps on both side tables and 12 throw pillows on the sofas. There are two floor to ceiling glass doors that open to the aft deck.
Pilothouse All of the interior woodwork has been refinished and is most attractive. With the new flooring, new electronics, new wall covering, new steering wheel, new single lever controls and new lights, the whole area feels like that of a virtually new boat.
Wing doors, port and starboard provide access to the inside of the boat. There is a leather bench seat against the aft bulkhead with a fold up table next to it. Access aft to the Galley and forward to 3 guest staterooms is at the starboard side. The flooring is new, the wall covering is new, and matches the new covering on the flat around the instrument panel. All of the instruments and most of the electronics have been mounted on a new custom piece of black Plexiglas making the entire area feel new and fresh. All of the navigational electronics are duplicated on the Flying Bridge. There is a large chart drawer on the front of the steering console. The wheel is a new, chrome, polished wheel that even has a "Necker's Knob" for one handed control. The controls are all new ZF single lever, polished stainless steel. A teak binocular case is on the portside of the console and a Bose speaker is on the front. Two red night lights over the helm allow "night vision" not to be impaired. There are 3 additional overhead lights. The 5" Danforth compass is at the center of the instrument panel. There are twin emergency stops, switches for the dual horns, compass light and alarms for the generator and main engines. Electronics in the Pilothouse include:
Naiad Stabilizers (Rebuilt 2006)
Bow Thruster - Arcturus (2006)
2 ACR Spotlights 2007 (mounted to look forward)
Furuno NAVNET 2007 - This has a Chart Plotter with charts for the Gulf, Florida, the Bahamas and East Coast to Maine. It also has the ability to "split" the screen. It includes a depth finder, radar and knot meter.
Furuno RD-30 Depth Finder & Speedometer
VHF - ICOM IC-M602 (includes Hailer)
Sea Tel Control (2007)
Clarion Radio & Stereo (2007)
Northstar 972 (2007)
Sea Recovery - AquaMatic - auto flush system (2007)
FMS Fuel Management System by CETEC
Simrad AP35 with remote control cable system kept in a custom shelf in the front of the console. Allows steering controls anywhere on the boat, new 2006
Glendenning synchronizer
Fireboy Control
Trim Tab readouts
The usual gauges for Voltage, Temperature, Oil & Gear Pressure
ZF controls (2006)
Flying Bridge
Bimini Top (2007)
Aft Bimini Top (2007)
Rear Slant Corner (2007)
Fiberglass Bar, painted 2006
Refrigerator
Three adjustable helm seats
Two 6' bench seats with cushions
Drop leaf table between benches
Twin Bunny pads on sunning area, aft of benches
FB Electronics basically duplicate all those in Pilothouse
Stabilizer Controls
Bow Thruster Controls
Northstar 952 (2007)
Simrad (2007)
Furuno Chart Plotter (2007)
Courtesy Lights on the arch
Trim Tab Controls
5" Danforth in Chrome Binnacle
ZF Single Liner Controls (2007)
VHF - IC M602 (includes Hailer)
EPIRB 2007, mounted on arch
ACR Controls (2006)
Further aft (behind the Bunny pad sunning area) is the 13' Boston Whaler and 40HP Outboard. The Whaler has a cover, sits on custom cradles and is properly held down with release fittings. Aft of the Whaler are two 6-man life rafts mounted on cradles.
Engine Room
Two 12V71TIS - 900HP each. One engine completely rebuilt in 2006, with 200 hrs; one has 4656 hrs., in excellent running order
New 20KW Lugger Generator (2006)
Air Seps
Double Racor Fuel Filters for each Main Engine
Racor Fuel Filters for generator
"Dipstick" tank system for 4 tanks
Oil Change Systems
Two new Sentry automatic chargers
AC units redone (2006 and 2007)
Halon Fire Control System
110 & 32 Volt lights
Hot Water Heater
Central Vacuum System
Intercom telephone
Control boxes for new ZF controls
Sea Recovery Water maker (Redone 2006)
6 Rod storage rack
Two tool boxes & tools
Two vent fans
3 automatic Bilge Pumps
Fresh water pump system
12 new batteries (2006)
Electrical Bonding System
Trace Charger and Inverter
Thermal and Acoustical insulation
Remarks The present owner purchased "EVENING STAR" about a year ago and has spent months refitting the boat in all departments. Not including décor items such as carpets and drapes, pillows and shams, pictures and other items, roughly $370,000 has been spent to make this the best 63' Viking Motor Yacht on the water . A complete change of plans causes the sale and some very fortunate buyer will reap the benefits. A careful reading will clearly show the upgrading of the boat from being "average" to being virtually "as new". It would not be possible to improve on the electronics. All machinery is new, rebuilt or in excellent running order (including the one Main Engine that was found not to need rebuilding).
Much of the exterior has been painted including the foredeck, part of the Flying Bridge and the black features stripes. The pilothouse windows were painted. All of the other window frames were stripped, primed and repainted. Virtually every soft good in the boat is new and tastefully done with the highest quality materials.
This is an outstanding offering. The 63 Viking Motor yacht design is acknowledged to be the roomiest, most spacious in its size range. Your inspection is invited.
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