"Carpe Diem" 56' Viking 56' · 2001
3 Staterooms · Twin D12, 715 hp each · Newport Beach, California
Key Specifications
Length56'17.1m LOA
BuilderVikingPrincess Sport Cruiser
Year2001YATCO MLS listing
Guests-3 staterooms
Max Speed30 knots25 kn cruise
Fuel576 gal200 gal water
Asking Price$389,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of August 19, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative at no cost to you.
M/Y Carpe Diem
A 2001 Viking 56-footer on the market through the YATCO MLS.
"Carpe Diem" is a 2001 Viking 56' motor yacht offered for sale at $389,000, lying Newport Beach, California. South Florida is the deepest brokerage market in the world for large motor yachts, and condition separates the good buys from the money pits - which is why independent buyer representation matters more here than anywhere.
Power is twin D12, 715 hp each, showing 599 hours. She cruises around 25 knots and tops out near 30 knots, carrying 576 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 3 staterooms.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus has closed superyacht sales including the 164' Westport "Boardwalk" at $26,000,000 and the Westport 125 "Lion's Den" at $19,000,000, after 20+ years as a professional captain running vessels of this class. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- Twin D12, 715 hp each — 599 hours
- 3 staterooms · 2 heads
- 576 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
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TURN KEY & PRICED TO SELL BY THE ORIGINAL OWNERS! If you're looking for a real gem, and a great buy, then don't let this one get away! Carpe Diem has always been professionally & meticulously maintained by her knowledgeable and experienced owners with an open checkbook.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
56' Viking "Carpe Diem" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA56 ft
Beam15.5 ft
Fuel Capacity576 gal
Water Capacity200 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin D12, 715 hp each
Engine Hours599
Cruise Speed25 knots
Max Speed30 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms3
Heads2
Build & Listing
BuilderViking
ModelPrincess Sport Cruiser
Year2001
LocationNewport Beach, California
Asking Price$389,000
Common Questions
"Carpe Diem" questions, answered.
How much does the 56' Viking "Carpe Diem" cost?
The asking price is $389,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side, at no cost to you.
Who is selling "Carpe Diem"?
"Carpe Diem" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 56-foot motor yacht?
Plan on roughly 8 to 12 percent of the purchase price per year for an owner-operated 56-footer - fuel, insurance, dockage, and routine maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this boat before you offer.
Where can I see "Carpe Diem"?
She is lying in Newport Beach, California and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 25 knots, top speed about 30 knots and 576 gallons of fuel with twin D12, 715 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Interested in "Carpe Diem"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $389,000, lying Newport Beach, California. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation at no cost to you.
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