1982 Viking Suncruiser 2500 SU IO info wanted

[jeredst1]

Other then these two magazine articles on goggle books I cannot find out anything else about this old boat. I see none for sale my guess is that either there isn't any left being a rare find or they are in service still with no issues and very reliable. I know the manufactuer went out of business in 81 and that inagulp and I are the only two in iboats history to attempt a restoration. Right now she is a $600 restoration starter kit with good potental for completion and splash in the next six months to a year. Any information about her will be greatly appriciated.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Unlike cars and motorcycles.... There is no large repositories of pre-internet defunct and obscure boat brands.

A 37 year old boat is definitely a restoration project

 

[southkogs]

No shortage of Viking boats out there. I'm used to seeing the deck boats mostly, though. As Scott said - restorations need to be because ya' wanna'. Not too much else will come of 'em (in terms of value or prestige).

 

[Old Ironmaker]

For every 1 person that says go for it 20 will ask about your sanity. As said there just isn't much available in the way of a specific "owners manual" with any useful info. Engines, yes but not the vessel. Not even for some late model boats. Good luck and of you do go ahead with it you must keep us abreast of the project. This summer is not far away, hopefully.

 

[jeredst1]

Thanks for the responses, it is my desire to make this a sea worthy vessel again.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Thanks for the responses, it is my desire to make this a sea worthy vessel again.

then read up on restorations, pull the drive and motor, make a cradle, don on the PPE, fire up the saws and grinders, strip out the rotten stuff, replace with good stuff, dont try to re-invent the wheel, get it done and go boating.

 

[southkogs]

... and have fun! That's kinda' the point, right?

 

[jeredst1]

Thanks I've begun some removal posted to my restoration thread. Next task is getting the cabinetry out of the way along with the plmbing and electrical. Having figured out how to build a siginure with a link in it yet. Post under a similar title

 

[Scott Danforth]

look at the stickies in the forum rules and guidelines forum

 

[jeredst1]

Thanks Scott, the resent web site update doesn't look the same as the signature sticky. In short not making any sense of it or able to make a signiture.