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Viking 50 Billfish Walkthrough | Legendary Sportfishing Performance & Luxury
Join SI Yachts expert Rich Lucas for an in-depth walkthrough of the all-new Viking 50 Billfish (50BF), the largest and most capable Billfish model in Viking’s legendary 50-foot lineup. This comprehensive video tour highlights every key design element, performance feature, and luxury upgrade that makes the 50BF stand out in the mid-size sportfishing yacht market.
From the moment you step aboard, Rich walks you through the spacious 170-square-foot cockpit, engineered for serious offshore fishing with massive fish boxes, an oversized tackle cabinet, dedicated drink box, and refrigerated/freezer storage — features typically found on much larger convertibles.
Inside, explore the day boat-style salon with a port-side lounge, a raised dinette with built-in rod storage, and a split galley ready for three Sub-Zero refrigerators/freezers. Rich highlights how Viking masterfully blends luxury amenities with practical design for both fishing and cruising.
Below deck, the walkthrough covers the two-stateroom layout with versatile space that can be configured with upper/lower bunks or a dedicated rod-and-tackle center. The forward master stateroom features a walkaround queen berth and ensuite head, while the guest stateroom with twin berths offers access to a port head that doubles as the day head.
Rich also takes you up to the inset-style flybridge with its tournament-proven center-console walkaround helm — maximizing visibility for anglers and captains — plus ample seating, storage, and a refrigerated drink box.
Powered by twin 1200 MHP MAN engines, this Viking delivers commanding offshore performance with nimble handling, exceptional speed, and big-water confidence.
Whether you’re passionate about sportfishing, cruising with family, or exploring offshore waters, Rich Lucas’s detailed Viking 50BF walkthrough for SI Yachts gives you a full look at why this sportfisher is redefining what a 50-foot yacht can be — performance, luxury, and versatility all in one package.
Learn more: www.siyachts.com/new-yachts-for-sale/Viking-Yachts-50-Billfish_2235
u/SI_Yachts — 7 days ago
Princess vs. Azimut vs. Ferretti Yachts: Which Luxury Yacht Brand Is Right for You?
Luxury Yacht Comparison: Princess vs. Azimut vs. Ferretti
There are many players in the luxury yacht market between 40-and-100 feet now coming from all different countries such as Brazil, Turkey, and China. One only needs to walk down a few docks at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to see the breadth of this segment of the industry. As the yachting capital of the world, Fort Lauderdale sees examples from every shipyard on earth making it a difficult decision, especially for new boaters, when it comes to selecting the right yacht.
While many brands have established themselves as excellent choices for either an express cruiser or flybridge yacht, three brands specifically continue to stand out amongst the competition for their reputation and volume of sales; Princess Yachts from the U.K., Azimut Yachts and Ferretti Yachts from Italy.
These shipyards all compete in the premium motor-yacht market, and on paper they often overlap: flybridge yachts, sport yachts, family cruising yachts, crewed yachts, and larger semi-custom models. Yet they are not interchangeable. Each brand comes from a different industrial culture, built through a different shipyard system, and appeals to a slightly different buyer's overall taste and desired lifestyle.
At a high level, Princess is the British choice: understated, detail-focused, and associated with seakeeping, craftsmanship, and controlled in-house production in Plymouth. Azimut is the broadest and most design-forward Italian choice: a large global range backed by the scale of Azimut/Benetti. Ferretti Yachts is the comfort-led Italian choice: refined, residential, and positioned around the idea of feeling “at home” at sea within the wider Ferretti Group portfolio. Princess’s current line-up spans the C, V, S, F, Y, and X classes; Azimut’s current range includes Seadeck, Fly, S, Magellano, Verve, Atlantis, and Grande models; Ferretti Yachts’ current offer centers on its Flybridge and INFYNITO lines.
"As a new Princess dealer, we're often asked about the comparisons to both Azimut and Ferretti," said Jay Hendrix, Vice President of SI Yachts. "Along with Princess, these are brands that are leaders in our industry and all of them excel in their craft. Of course, we are partial to Princess Yachts since it's a brand we have extensive knowledge of and experience over many years dealing with service requests and warranty work. There is a consistency in the brand when it comes to quality, fit-and-finish, and resale value. Not that the other brands don't have those attributes, we sell plenty of brokerage Azimuts and Ferrettis as there are many on the market. Princess just seems to have a consistent approach to each model that results in more time spent on the water enjoying the season, while delivering a truly exceptional experience on board."
Read the full blog here: Princess vs. Azimut vs. Ferretti Yachts: Which Luxury Yacht Brand Is Right for You? | SI Yachts
u/SI_Yachts — 9 days ago
From Ocean Reef Club to Block Island, Princess Yachts knows how to throw a party
u/SI_Yachts — 24 days ago