01Overview

For Sale

02Highlights

MTU EPC Warranty until 1/28/29 or 800 hours
Seakeeper Platinum Warranty until 1/28/29 or 4000 hours
Onan Generator Major Component until 1/28/29

03Specifications

Length68′ LOA

Beam19′

Year2024

TypePower

HullFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Cabins4

Sleeps8

Heads5

Fuel capacity2377 gal

Water capacity344 gal

04Description

Laid Back is a striking 2024 Viking 68 Convertible, expertly crafted to combine luxury, performance, and functionality. This vessel stands as a testament to Viking's commitment to excellence, showcasing exceptional engineering and state-of-the-art amenities tailored to both the serious angler and the discerning yacht owner.

Measuring an impressive 68 feet 7 inches in length with a generous beam of 19 feet 2 inches, Laid Back's exterior design features sleek lines and a commanding presence on the water. Its expansive cockpit is thoughtfully designed for both fishing and leisure, providing ample space for entertaining guests or reeling in the big catch. The well-appointed helm is equipped with the latest navigational and control systems, ensuring a seamless experience whether you’re cruising along the coast or venturing to new horizons.

Stepping inside, the interior layout exemplifies a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Accommodating six guests in a thoughtfully designed four-stateroom configuration, including an island queen bunk forward, Laid Back creates an inviting atmosphere with its satin finish and natural walnut accents. The peninsula galley is efficiently designed for meal preparation, making entertaining onboard a true pleasure.

At the heart of Laid Back’s performance is the formidable MTU Series 2000 V12 M96X engine package, delivering an impressive 2,002 horsepower with only 525 hours of use. This robust powertrain is complemented by dual Onan 29 kW generators, ensuring reliability and efficiency during extended voyages. With an extensive fuel capacity of 2377 gallons, you can embark on long journeys with confidence, backed by the MTU EPC warranty coverage valid until January 28, 2029, or 800 hours.

Further enhancing the onboard experience is the Seakeeper Platinum warranty, also valid until January 28, 2029, or 4000 hours, providing exceptional stability and comfort while underway. Laid Back is not merely a yacht; it’s an investment in a lifestyle of adventure and sophistication. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exemplary vessel!

S&J Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Plotter

Garmin GPSMAP 8612 touchscreen MFD
Seatronx 17" touchscreen display
AVPro SeaLoc HDMI extender

Palm Beach Hardtop

Custom molded hardtop for 68' Convertible with brushed pipe
3-sided track on perimeter rail
Custom aft legs mounted to side of house
2.5" aft main legs and perimeter rail
Six Lumitec tri-color recessed hardtop lights
Oval-style radar pod for drop-down electronics box
Rigid Industries 30" low-profile RDS LED aft light bar in custom molded pod
Molded forward Lumitec LED spreader light
Three-sided double aft bridge rail
Eight polished rod holders welded to aft bridge rail
Six polished rod holders welded to aft main legs
3-sided EZ2CY bridge enclosure
Flangeless PVC enclosure track on bridge cap and underside of hardtop
43' Rupp "Big Riggs" 3-spreader outriggers
Rupp rollers
Welded outrigger locks
Two recessed Miya Epoch Super US9 24V electric teaser reels with high-speed motors
Electric fold-down electronics box
Hardtop underside painted Whisper Gray with satin finish
Rupp center rigger with hardtop mount

Underwater Lighting

Six Lumishore TIX803 Supra blue/white underwater lights (27,000 lumens each)
Four across transom (One on each side)

Cockpit Electronics

Two James Loudspeaker 42UE/OW 4" two-way speakers mounted under gunwales
Garmin GPSMAP 8617 17" MFD at port haunch

Lightning Protection

Dinnteco DDCE Marine LT variable electric compensation device

Spotlight

ACR RCL100 LED spotlight with controller

Thermal Imaging

FLIR M364C color thermal camera system
640 × 512 resolution
Gyro stabilized
18mm focal length
FLIR M300 Series JCU1 control unit
Seaview FLIR mounting system

Cameras

Four Garmin GC200 marine IP cameras
Three engine-room cameras
One cockpit camera

SATCOM

Starlink Flat High Performance Maritime package with single antenna

Stereo

Four JL Audio M6 8.8" marine coaxial speakers

VHF

(2) Icom IC-M605 VHF radio
Three Comrod AV90/2BI 16' VHF antennas

Autopilot

Garmin Reactor 40 Corepack with GHC 50

Sounder 2

Garmin GSD28 sounder
Airmar PM411C-LWM Ultra Wide Beam Tournament Series transducer

Sounder

Furuno FCV1900 sounder
Furuno CA50BL-12HR 2kW 50kHz transducer
Seatronx 17" touchscreen display

Navigation Peripherals

Vesper Cortex-M1 Smart AIS transponder
NMEA components

Plotter 2

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 black-box system
AVPro SeaLoc HDMI extender

Layout & Interior

Island queen bunk forward
Four-stateroom layout
Satin finish throughout
Horizontal interior wood grain
Natural walnut interior
Peninsula galley

Radar 2

Garmin Fantom 24" radome

Radar

Furuno DRS25ANXT/6 radar with 6' array
Furuno TZT2BB NavNet TZtouch2
Furuno MCU005 TZT2BB controller
Seatronx 17" touchscreen display

Décor & Interior Finishes

Premium/Prestige décor package
Satin-finish natural horizontal walnut throughout
Upgraded recessed door hinges
Upgraded A. Rudin-style salon sofa
Pearl Finesse Legend Eggshell headliner throughout
Brushed-nickel hardware and electrical cover plates throughout
Satin-nickel interior light trim
LED interior lighting throughout
Large square overhead lights in salon, galley and dinette
Square push-button cabinet catches throughout
Fabrica Radiance carpet
Double carpet padding
Flat-panel interior doors with horizontal natural walnut and ebony inlay
Upgraded bridge, mezzanine, helm-chair and companion-chair fabrics
Mattress pads for staterooms
White head sinks except day head
Backless upholstered bar stools
Costa covers for dinette and cocktail-table tops
Viking embroidery on toss pillows

Crew Stateroom & Head

Viking Slumber #6 mattress
Upper bunk deleted
Lower bunk raised and extended outboard
Outboard cabinetry deleted to maximize bunk width
Drawer storage beneath raised bunk
TV mounted on forward wall above bunk with wood frame
Wood locker and drawer-storage tops
Engine-room door interior painted to better match wall material
Carbon-monoxide detector relocated near floor
Wood doors on outboard storage
Wood A/C discharge vent
Headliner panel beneath outboard cabinetry
Vintage Teak Amtico head flooring
Chrome shower door
Satin-nickel shower fixtures/faucet
Brushed-nickel accessories
Wood-faced lower vanity
Shower exhaust-fan vent
Cambria Brittanicca Gold vanity top

Port Stateroom & Head

Viking Slumber #6 mattress
Dimmable overhead LEDs
Smoke detector relocated above hanging locker
Lift-up lower bunk top deleted
Two drawers beneath lower bunk
Wood A/C discharge vent
Wood locker-storage top
Vintage Teak Amtico head flooring
Chrome shower door
Satin-nickel shower fixtures/faucet
Brushed-nickel accessories
Wood-faced lower vanity
Wood aft medicine-cabinet door
Cambria Brittanicca Gold vanity top

Forward Stateroom & Head

Island queen bunk forward
Viking Slumber #6 mattress
28-in flat-screen TV
Dimmable overhead LEDs
Removable athwartship bed support
Wood A/C return vent
Upholstered forward bulkhead/hull liners
Frameless glass shower door
Vintage Teak Amtico flooring
Satin-nickel fixtures/faucet
Brushed-nickel accessories
Wood-faced lower vanity
Cambria Brittanicca Gold vanity top

Master Stateroom & Head

Viking Slumber #8 mattress
32-in flat-panel TV
Wood end-table tops
Dimmable overhead LEDs
24-in stateroom door swinging aft
Revised outboard cabinetry with hamper
Walnut panels above end tables
Centered shelf in each end table
Wood trim on chase corner
Navy Cassidy upholstered headboard
Decorative sconces
Light switches relocated near entry
Carbon-monoxide detector relocated
Frameless custom glass shower door
Vintage Teak Amtico head flooring
Satin-nickel shower fixtures and faucet
Brushed-nickel accessories
Shower exhaust-fan vent
Cambria Brittanicca Gold vanity top with ¼-in bevel

Companionway

Walnut storage doors replacing headliner
Three evenly spaced shelves in companionway locker
Wood panel/door at top of steps
Vertical wood trim at wall-panel seam
Bottle storage in companionway credenza

Salon, Dinette & Day Head

Electric salon-door opener
Clear icemaker
Cocktail table
Main electrical panel relocated upward
Wood dinette table and pedestal
AC receptacle beneath dinette table
Dimmable overhead LEDs
Natural-walnut wire boxes and headliner strips
Custom Vintage Teak Amtico flooring
Additional TV above dinette
Wood blind valances
Wood curtain boards
Wood A/C return vent
Speakers relocated from headliner to A/C soffits
Salon A/C control relocated
Carbon-monoxide detector relocated
Bar stools moved aft 2 inches
Three equal-size drawers beneath dinette
Two 110V outlets behind sofa
110V + USB outlet facing galley
Day-head Cambria Ironsbridge vanity top
Satin-nickel day-head faucet
Brushed-nickel accessories
Walnut day-head blind valances

Galley & Pantry

Undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers
Additional undercounter refrigerator drawers
Stainless undermount sink
Satin-nickel faucet
110V outlet beneath upper cabinet
Dimmable overhead LEDs
Arow #7600 Vintage Teak Amtico flooring
Custom Cambria Ironsbridge countertop with ¼-in bevel
Extended galley peninsula
Trash compactor deleted; 18-in Miele dishwasher installed
Additional drawers in former trash-compactor space
Small spice cabinet above sink
Removable shelf in lower outboard cabinet
Deep pantry shelving
Enlarged pantry storage with two cabinet doors
Upper-cabinet sea rails
Viking/Wolf microwave-convection oven
Invisacook four-burner cooktop
Bank of drawers outboard of freezer
Wine cooler in pantry
Increased-capacity exhaust fan
Channe; Glass Backsplash
Matching Vintage Teak flooring in pantry and dinette platform

Hull, Deck & Exterior

Custom Flag Blue gelcoat hull
Black bottom paint
DC bow thruster
Additional aft foredeck hatches with sunshade
Bow pulpit deleted
Lewmar V4 stainless windlass
Bow cleats fore and aft
Forward salon-window mask
Freshwater washdown inside anchor locker
Anchor bracket inside locker
Sliding fender track beneath rub rail
50 ft stainless chain + 625 ft rope
Custom non-metallic boot stripe
Extended side handrails wrapping around windshield
Custom anchor chute in stem with stainless strike plate and polished claw anchor
Faux-teak toe rail with clear coat
Windlass remote and plug inside anchor locker