Name:
45 Convertible
Length:
45'10"
Hull Type:
Modified-V
Gross Weight:
--
Fuel Capacity:
848 gals.
Model Years:
2003—2008
Draft:
4'6"
Beam:
16'4"
Water Capacity:
150 gals.
Waste Capacity:
50 gals.
Length w/ Pulpit:
--
A state of the art yacht when she was introduced in 2003, more than a few boating enthusiasts still consider the Viking 45 to be about as good as it gets in a midsize convertible. Expecting good things in a Viking yacht comes naturally these days, and the 45 delivered an impressive mix of luxury and performance. Her spacious two-stateroom interior—updated in 2006 with a serving counter in the galley—features the same satin-finished cabinets and Ultraleather upholstery as Viking’s larger convertibles. The galley and dinette are forward in the salon, and rods stow handily below a posh L-shaped leather sofa. Frameless windows are capped with upholstered valances that conceal the air-conditioning ducts. A laundry center is at the base of the companionway steps, and both heads have separate stall showers. Cockpit amenities include tackle center, bait freezer, in-deck livewell and fish box, and transom door with gate. Additional features include a standard factory hardtop, large engine room with cockpit access, and teak and holly interior flooring. MAN 900hp diesels cruise the Viking 45 Convertible at 28–30 knots (low 30s top).




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Specifications
Name:
45 Convertible
Length:
45'5"
Hull Type:
Modified-V
Gross Weight:
--
Fuel Capacity:
600 gals.
Model Years:
1987—1993
Draft:
4'0"
Beam:
15'0"
Water Capacity:
160 gals.
Waste Capacity:
50 gals.
Length w/ Pulpit:
--
The Viking 45 Convertible is one of those rare cases where the product was so well matched to the market that success was virtually assured. A superb blend of modern convertible styling and cutting-edge performance, she’s constructed on a modified-V hull with a graceful sheer, moderate beam, and balsa coring in the hullsides. The 45 was available in three interior layouts during her production years, all with a serving counter separating the mid-level galley from the salon. An L-shaped sofa in the salon converts into a double bed, and honey teak woodwork is found throughout the interior. The engine room can be reached from the salon or via a second hatch by the cockpit door. As it is in all Viking products, the engine room is well lit and meticulously finished. The cockpit came with a molded tackle center, transom door, recessed fish boxes, etc., and the huge flybridge will seat a small crowd. A good performer with standard 485hp Detroit 6-71s, the Viking 45 Convertible will cruise at 24 knots and turn 27 knots on the wall. The 550hp 6V92s (since 1990) will cruise at a fast 27 knots and reach a top speed of 30 knots. About 250 were built during her production run.