If you're a Minnesota Vikings fan with a taste for the unusual, here's a unique opportunity to own a piece of football history that's more infamous than celebrated. One of the houseboats from the Vikings' notorious 2005 "love boat" scandal is up for grabs. Yes, you heard that right-a floating slice of NFL lore is on the market.
The 1994 Skipperliner 5800, now known as Miss Chievious, is listed by Tetzlaff Yacht Sales for $149,900. This isn't just any boat; it's the very vessel that became infamous when several Vikings players hosted a rather scandalous party during their October bye week that year.
For collectors of sports memorabilia, this isn't your everyday find. Alongside the boat, you'll snag framed jerseys of Daunte Culpepper and Bryant McKinnie, adding a touch of gridiron history to your collection.
Back in 2005, this vessel was one of two chartered on Lake Minnetonka by 30 Vikings players, who reportedly flew in guests from several states for the occasion. After its moment in the spotlight, the boat found a new home with Butch Parks in Okoboji, Iowa, where it was used for tours and events, as noted in a 2013 Star Tribune report.
While Tetzlaff Yacht Sales hasn't revealed the current owner's identity, they are selling it on behalf of a tour operator. The listing notes that the houseboat has been refurbished, featuring twin 340 HP Mercruisers, a new generator, air conditioning and heat, heads, a full galley, and dual helms. It's a practical vessel with a rather colorful past.
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