- Cruising Speed: 22 kn
- Maximum Speed: 25 kn
- Beam: 15' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 4' 0''
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 600|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 160|gallon
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
1991 Viking 45 Convertible
Detroit 6-71TIBs | Approx. 1,800 Hours | Major 2025–2026 Updates | New Garmin Electronics | Updated Interior | New Bridge Enclosure
This 1991 Viking 45 Convertible is a well-kept example of one of Viking’s proven offshore sportfishing platforms. Lake-kept for the majority of her life, she has approximately 1,800 hours on her Detroit Diesel 6-71TIB mechanical engines and has benefited from extensive mechanical, electronics, interior, and fishing upgrades completed in 2025 and 2026.
The boat has been maintained with an open-checkbook mindset, including major running-gear service, rebuilt turbos, new stainless risers, cleaned coolers and intercoolers, a completely updated interior, and an extensive Garmin electronics package.
When not in use, she is kept in dry storage, washed approximately every two weeks, and fully waxed every three months.
2026 Electronics & Navigation
The bridge was extensively updated with a modern electronics package, including:
Garmin GPSMAP 8616xsv
Garmin GPSMAP 8610xsv
Garmin Fantom radar
Garmin autopilot
Garmin AIS
Garmin VHF radio
Secondary Icom VHF
SIONYX digital night vision
Starlink
ACR GlobalFix EPIRB
Fusion Apollo integrated audio system
SiriusXM Weather
SiriusXM Radio
SiriusXM Fish Mapping
Digital fuel-level sensors integrated into Garmin displays
New Eisenglass bridge enclosure
Interior – Updated 2026
The interior was completely redone and updated in 2026, providing a fresh, clean appearance throughout while retaining the practical layout that made the Viking 45 Convertible such a successful cruising and sportfishing platform.
The galley has also been fitted with custom full-bed cushions, creating additional sleeping accommodations when needed.
A custom rod locker provides dedicated storage for fishing equipment.
Cockpit & Fishing Equipment
The cockpit has been upgraded and organized specifically with offshore fishing in mind.
All cockpit cabinets were rebuilt in King StarBoard and configured to accommodate up to 30 Plano EDGE tackle boxes. Ten new Plano EDGE boxes are included.
Additional features include:
Custom rod storage
1-inch raw-water bait tank outlet
1,800 GPH bait tank supply
Extensive tackle and fishing storage
Detroit Diesel 6-71TIB Power
Powered by twin pre-EPA Detroit Diesel 6-71TIB mechanical engines with approximately 1,800 hours.
These fully mechanical Detroits are known for their proven design, straightforward serviceability, excellent parts availability, and lack of complicated electronic engine-management systems.
Both engines run strong and clean with no smoke and have benefited from significant recent maintenance and upgrades.
Recent Mechanical Service 2025
All running gear removed and serviced
New cutlass bearings
New shaft packings
Engine coolers removed and cleaned
Intercoolers removed and cleaned
Generator cooling system serviced
February 2026
Port turbo rebuilt
Starboard turbo rebuilt
New turbo exhaust housings
New stainless-steel risers
May 2026
Engine oil and filters changed
Transmission fluid changed
Engine and generator zincs replaced
All applicable filters replaced
New port engine impeller
New starboard engine impeller
New generator impeller
Additional service spares onboard
Highlights
• Lake-kept for the majority of her life
• Approximately 1,800 engine hours
• Proven Detroit 6-71TIB mechanical diesels
• Major mechanical service completed 2025–2026
• New Garmin electronics package in 2026
• Starlink
• SIONYX digital night vision
• New Eisenglass bridge enclosure
• Interior completely updated in 2026
• Upgraded King StarBoard cockpit storage
• Custom tackle storage for 30 Plano EDGE boxes
• Custom rod locker
• Dedicated 1,800 GPH bait tank supply
• Dry stored when not in use
• Regularly washed and waxed
This Viking represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking for the ride, construction, and offshore capability of a classic Viking combined with substantial recent upgrades and simple, dependable mechanical diesel power.
With the major mechanical work already addressed and a 2026 Garmin electronics package, updated interior, Starlink, new bridge enclosure, and approximately 1,800 hours, she is well equipped for her next owner to cruise, fish, and enjoy immediately.
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Mag Bay Yacht Sales.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
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