One of a kind 1986 Viking 35 Convertible, this beautiful vessel had a major refit in 2021/2022. Meticulously maintained and loaded with upgrades. You will not find a cleaner one!
The 1986 Viking 35 Convertible is a well-regarded sportfishing boat known for its robust construction, spacious interior, and versatile performance. Here are some key details about this model from the Manufacturer:
Design and Build:
- Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 35 feet.
- Beam: Around 13 feet.
- Draft: Typically about 3.5 feet.
- Construction: Fiberglass, which offers durability and strength. The Viking 35 is built to handle a range of conditions, making it suitable for both offshore and inshore fishing.
Interior:
- Salon: The interior is designed for comfort and functionality, with a spacious salon that features seating, a dinette, and often a well-equipped galley. The layout is designed to maximize space and comfort for extended trips.
- Galley: Usually equipped with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and sink, providing the essentials for meal preparation.
- Sleeping Accommodations: The boat generally has a forward master berth and sometimes additional sleeping arrangements, like a convertible dinette or sofa.
Cockpit:
- Fishing Space: The cockpit is spacious and designed with fishing in mind, featuring ample room for gear, a livewell, and often rod holders. It’s built to handle the demands of serious fishing while providing a comfortable space for crew and guests.
- Helm Area: The bridge or flybridge typically includes the helm station with space for electronics, controls, and seating. It provides excellent visibility and maneuverability.
Performance:
- Engines: Often powered by twin inboard engines, which provide strong performance and reliable operation. The specific engine options may vary, but many were equipped with the Crusader
- Cruising Speed: The boat generally offers a cruising speed of around 20-25 knots, depending on the engine configuration and load.
Features:
- Hardtop or Open Flybridge: Depending on the specific configuration, it might come with a hardtop or an open flybridge, providing protection from the elements and a place to enjoy the view.
- Fishing Equipment: The boat is often equipped with various fishing amenities like rod holders, fish boxes, and a tackle center.
- Overall, the 1986 Viking 35 Convertible is celebrated for its quality build, comfortable accommodations, and excellent fishing capabilities, making it a popular choice among sportfishing enthusiasts.
Dimensions:
LOA: 38ft 5in
Beam: 12ft 11in
Draft: 3ft 8in
Weight: 19,000lbs
Tankage:
Fuel: 300g
Water: 110g
Holding: 35g
Engine:
Model: Twin Crusader 454's
HP: 350hp Each
Drive Type: Shaft
Fuel Type: Gas
Hrs: Approx 1180hrs each (Still using)
Generator:
Model: Kohler
KW: 11.5
MAJOR REFIT UPDATES:
Summer 2021:
-Removed carpet and bathroom flooring, replaced with new vinyl tile
-Replaced Foam in Dinette Cushions
-Replaced Microwave in Galley
Winter 2021/2022 - MAJOR REFIT at St Clair Boating Marina & Done-Rite Restorations Refit began Nov 2021, Completed 10 Aug 2022 -Removed fly bridge hard top and all flybridge structure
-Removed all external hardware above and below the waterline (fittings, rails, windows, hatches, sea cocks, shafts, rudders, trim tabs, swim platform, rub rails, cleats, trim.
-Everything bolted on the boat above and below the waterline came off
- New core in transom, new fiberglass and gel coat
- New core in cockpit gunnels, fiberglass repaired, repainted with Acrylene
- New core in hardtop, fiberglass repaired and repainted with Acrylene
- Complete rub-rail up restoration repairing all cracks and spidering sanded primed and painted with Acrylene
- De-lamination of bow pulpit repaired, replaced teak synthetic teak product, repainted
- Swim platform repaired, replaced teak with synthetic teak product, repainted
- Cut open cockpit to reveal fuel tank - cut access panels to inspect fuel tank
- Degreased and inspected fuel tank integrity and all sediment cleaned out
- All fuel tank pickups pulled, sandblasted, cleaned, polished and rebedded
- Cockpit floor re-fiberglassed after fuel tank inspected and painted
- Sandblasted and powder-coated hatch hardware, replaced hatch lenses
- Replaced all window seals and windows
- Replaced Stratoglass
- Trim tab hydraulics rebuilt
- Hydraulic Steering gear all rebuilt, hardware polished
- Polished and rebedded all hardware below waterline (seacocks, rudder stuffing boxes, trim tabs)
- Polished all above water hardware and screws/bolts
- Reinstalled and rebedded all hardware
- Installed new windlass and foot controls
- Installed new RayMarine E series Hybrid touch screen with Quantum Radar on Seaview mount
- Installed redundant SeaTalk networks
- Installed two new Depth transducers
- Replaced all exterior accent and navigation lighting with LED
- Installed new sofa in salon
- Replaced birth mattresses with custom Bamboo memory foam mattresses and custom bedding
- Replaced window coverings
- Installed new forward AC unit
- Installed new hot water heater
- New port & starboard engine ignition coils and ignition control modules
- New port & starboard engine distributer caps, spark plugs and spark plug wires
- Rebuilt port and starboard engine cooling exchangers
- All new hoses on both port and starboard engines
- Replaced cast exhaust wyes with fiberglass ones (cast ones were paper thin)
- Repaired leaking exhaust mufflers
- New raw water impellers on both port and starboard engines
