60 Footers, Hatt vs. Vike

[Necessary Evil]

Pretending for a moment we are actually in the market for a 60 footer (I did buy a lotto ticket yesterday), which one do you like better. Assuming also that we are limited to production boats. Until the GT series came out, I had to avert my eyes every time a new style Hatteras went bye. But the new GT's I can look at without wincing. I've never been the biggest fan of the Vike look either, but it has grown on me over the years. Both offer a four stateroom model, which is a sin qua non for me. Pretty much identical engine options, the Vike holds 160 gal. more fuel, and an extra 100 gal. fresh water. I have no idea what they cost, but I would assume they are pretty close pricewise.

Tough choice, I'd really be torn, especially as I'm an old Hatt guy, but I think the Vike's layout and cockpit give it the edge. What do yall think?

[Anthony of the ARK]

The Viking hands down no contest.

[SeaMent]

The Viking hands down no contest.

DITTO THAT !!!

[gottaflylee]

Hands down, other. To many great Carolina boats out there.

[JPH]

Hands down, other. To many great Carolina boats out there.

Amen...

[saltlifer2]

65 foot paul mann.

[clt_capt]

Way Way too many other choices to stick with Hatteras or Viking in that size range - Give me a Carolina boat any day

[Avenger]

If you're going to own it for more than two years, Hatteras has the best factory support around. They also don't have a spotty history like Viking. No stories of rotting stringers or gelcoat failures. Viking has come up quite a bit recently, but until I hear otherwise I'll stick with Hatt's track record.