Used Viking 50 Convertible Yachts for Sale

One of the most popular midsize convertibles ever launched, the first generation Viking 50 is still widely admired for its cat-like agility and comfortable ride. The first-generation Viking 50 Convertible was one of the best-selling Viking models ever produced. A scaled-down version of the iconic Viking 53 Convertible (1990–98), over 120 Viking 50s were built during its decade-long production run. The standard three stateroom, two head interior mirrors that of her predecessor but with reduced salon and cabin dimensions. Available in a variety of custom decors, the single level salon, galley and dinette offer the perfect setting for entertaining. Below, the amidships master stateroom features a walkaround queen bed and both guest cabins upper and lower bunks. (A two stateroom, two head interior was optional.) A washer and dryer are concealed behind a companionway door. For the veteran angler, the 144 sq. ft. cockpit includes a top loading freezer, bait prep center, removable in deck fishbox and a circulating livewell. Updates in 1997 included newly styled (frameless) deckhouse windows and a newly designed extended flybridge. Standard power in 1991 was 760hp Detroit 8V92s (23 knots cruise/29 top), however those engines were replaced in 1992 with 820hp MANs (26 knots cruise/30 top). MAN 1,100hp engines available after 1995 cruise 32–33 knots (high 30s top) making the Viking 50 one of the fastest boats in her class.

INTERIOR

High-gloss teak woodwork, designer fabrics and plush carpeting describe the combined salon, galley and dinette area.

FLYBRIDGE

The Viking 50’s extended flybridge provides extra room to move around behind the helm seats. There’s also space for extra rod holders.

A proven tournament winner, this popular midsize convertible made good on the Viking promise of world-class styling and performance. The gorgeous styling of the Viking 50 Convertible went a long way toward making this midsize battlewagon the top selling boat in her class for several years. Boasting a spacious three stateroom interior with two full heads, the 50C offers a level of luxury and comfort seldom encountered in a sportfishing yacht this size. Entering the salon through an electric door, the accommodations are highlighted by a beautifully appointed salon/dinette/galley area with sectional lounge seating aft and an innovative L-shaped galley forward complete with an island counter and two bar stools. Below, the standard layout consists of an amidships master suite with a queen-size island berth. Both guest cabins are fitted with upper and lower berths. Note the washer/dryer in the amidships guest stateroom. The cockpit will accommodate a full-size fighting chair. A freezer under the mezzanine seat has a divider for food and bait storage and either of the two in-deck storage boxes can be configured as livewells. A transom door with a lift gate is standard and a teak cockpit sole and covering boards were popular options. MAN 1,350hp 12 cylinder diesels cruise the Viking 50 Convertible at 33–34 knots (high 30s top).

INTERIOR

The spacious salon/galley/dinette area of the 50 Convertible features a clever stand-alone island counter with two bar stools.

COCKPIT

Mezzanine seating overlooking the cockpit conceals a freezer and storage compartments. The cockpit can easily accommodate a full-size chair.