Used Viking 48 Convertible Yachts for Sale

Boasting the cockpit dimensions of a much larger boat, the first-generation Viking 48 was a step forward in midsize convertible design. Successor to the well regarded Viking 46 Convertible (1981–85), the defining characteristic of the 48 Convertible is her huge 144 sq. ft. fishing cockpit—by far the largest in this class for several years. Unlike her predecessor, the 48 has a solid front windshield for a sleeker, more muscular appearance. While a three stateroom interior was optional, most 48s were built with two staterooms. In the original two stateroom interior (Plan A), the galley and dinette are mid-level, one step down from the salon. An optional three stateroom layout replaced the dinette with a small private cabin, and in 1989 the popular Plan “C” interior has the galley and dinette on the deckhouse level and two very spacious staterooms below. All three floorplans feature a companionway washer/dryer closet and two full heads. The 48's massive cockpit is fitted with two in-deck fish boxes, a tackle center, and a transom door—all standard. The flybridge has seating for eight, and the spacious engine room was a big step up in size from the Viking 46. Always a popular boat, used 48s have held their values well over the years. Early models with 550hp Detroit 6V92 engines cruise at 23–24 knots (about 26 knots top). Newer models with 735hp 8V92s Detroits cruise at 25–26 knots (high 20s top).

 INTERIOR

Available with two or three staterooms, most Viking 48s were delivered with two-stateroom interiors.

 COCKPIT

The vast 144 sq. ft. cockpit of the Viking 46 was unmatched in any midsize convertibles of her day. A full-size chair gets lost in this spacious arena.

An offshore contender with classic Viking lines, the spacious accommodations of the Viking 48 rival those of many larger convertibles. Distinguished by her graceful styling, the second-generation Viking 48 Convertible (the first Viking 48C was produced from 1985–90) retained the sophisticated engineering of Viking's larger yachts in a slightly smaller package. The wide 16'6" beam results in unusually spacious accommodations for a yacht this size. Frameless windows flood the salon with natural lighting highlighting the interior's varnished teak joinery and meticulous craftsmanship. The portside salon L-lounge can seat four before a teak coffee table, and the U-shaped galley features Atimco flooring as well as recessed appliances and under-counter refrigeration. Although an optional two stateroom floorplan was available, most 48's were delivered with the standard three-stateroom, two head layout with an amidships master suite. Both interiors include a companionway laundry center. The 130 sq. ft. cockpit sports a recessed fish box, bait prep station and direct access to the engine room. The bridge ladder is positioned athwartships over the salon steps to save cockpit space. Beginning with 2007 models, most Viking 48s were fitted with factory-installed mezzanine seating. Cat 1,015hp C-18 (or MAN 1,100hp V10) engines cruise the Viking 48 at 30 knots (34–35 top).

INTERIOR

Frameless deckhouse windows flood the combined salon, galley and dinette and brings out the beauty of the varnished teak joinery.

COCKPIT

The 130 sq. ft. cockpit comes with all the required features such as a bait freezer, rigging station, in-deck stowage and direct access to the engine room.