38 Billfish

Building on the success of the Viking 37 Billfish introduced in 2018, the 38 Billfish is a pocket-sized fishing boat with a classic day boat layout. She’s a foot longer and two inches wider than her predecessor, and Viking engineers went from two aluminum fuel tanks to a single fiberglass tank to free up engine room space. The standard layout includes a forward stateroom with a queen berth and galley below decks with an option for crossover bunks forward and a lower helm on the bridge deck. The 109 sq. ft. cockpit—visibly larger than that of the 37 Billfish—includes an in-deck mounting plate for fighting chair or table installations. Other big-boat amenities include in-deck fish boxes port and starboard, transom door with lift gate, bait freezer, transom fish box and live well, tackle storage, and fresh/raw-water wash downs. The mezzanine-style seats flanking the centerline walkthrough are protected from the sun by a bridge overhang. The flybridge features a tournament-style walkaround helm with lounge seating port and starboard and Palm Beach-style controls. A Seakeeper SK 6 gyrostabilizer is optional. Powered with twin 550hp Cummins QSB 6.7 diesels, the cruising speed is 28–30 knots (mid 30s top).