1981 Viking 47 Convertible

Discover the perfect combination of classic Viking quality, offshore fishing performance, and comfortable cruising in this 1981 Viking 47 Convertible Sport Fisher. Built with Viking’s legendary craftsmanship and attention to detail, she offers a spacious interior, a well-designed cockpit for serious anglers, and a reliable ride in various sea conditions.

Comin T Gitcha has undergone a striking renovation over the past several years, with many upgrades, and more to come:

• New paint job on the hull
• Bottom paint
• New paint topside
• New anchor and bow pulpit
• New turbos on main engines
• Airseps for air intake on main engines
• New insulated covers for turbos
• New eisenglass weather enclosure on flybridge
• New props
• Like new sound system

Interior is currently undergoing renovation including flooring in the main salon, couches, new countertops in the galley, and many more upgrades to come. Check back to see photos of our progress as Comin T Gitcha is reborn.

Key Features:

• Proven Viking Construction: Designed and built for durability and stability on open water, with a solid fiberglass hull and robust engineering.

• Spacious Cockpit: Large cockpit ideal for fishing or entertaining, featuring ample room for gear and easy access to the salon.

• Flybridge Comfort: Elevated helm station with excellent visibility, comfortable seating for captain and guests, and updated electronics for safe navigation.

• Tuna Tower: Additional steering station up high on the tuna tower for chasing those pelagics offshore fishing.

• Inviting Interior: The salon is being redesigned with abundant natural light and comfortable seating, while the galley down layout provides space for meal prep without feeling isolated.

• Two-Stateroom Layout: Accommodations include a port-side master stateroom and a forward guest stateroom, both with storage and easy access to the head with a separate shower.

• Dependable Power: Twin Detroit diesel 8V71 twin turbo engines offer solid cruising speeds and dependable performance, making it suitable for serious offshore fishing or extended cruising.

• Classic Styling: Timeless profile and teak accents evoke the heritage of Viking’s design, ensuring it remains appealing for years to come.

Whether you’re an avid angler seeking a dependable platform for offshore excursions or a cruiser looking for a comfortable layout for family and friends, this 1981 Viking 47 Convertible Sport Fisher offers the best of both worlds. With her time-tested hull design, roomy interior, and Viking’s reputation for excellence, she’s ready to deliver memorable fishing trips or leisurely getaways on the water.

Put Yourself In The Game

Everywhere you look aboard the stunning Viking 47 Convertible, you’ll see what makes her the industry benchmark. Composite construction, an advanced hull design and powerful turbo-diesel engines give her impressive range and all of the performance you need. 

Viking builds all of its yachts to last: a rigorous quality assurance program that requires building over 90% of each vessel in-house. The finest materials available are employed by a highly skilled and specialized workforce. Composite construction throughout the yacht blends great strength with significant weight savings. For the ultimate in structural integrity, the 47 has just two major components: the hull, and a one-piece deck superstructure extending from the bow pulpit to the cockpit liner.

To lower the yacht’s center of gravity, and stabilize drivetrain alignment. Viking uses a unique system of steel engine beds mounted on low intermediate bulkheads. Viking also builds composite fiberglass fuel, water and holding tanks, eliminating the possibility of corrosion and increasing systems’ reliability. To minimize sound levels, the engine room ceilings composite construction helps contain machinery noise, creating the quietest possible onboard environment.

Not All Yachts are Created Equal

Unlike lesser boats, the Viking 47 was designed to actually put to sea and get you to your destination without fuss in real-world offshore conditions. The well-balance hull slices matter-of-factly thru head seas for a smooth, dry ride. In a following sea, she tracks as if on hidden rails. The 47’s heritage is tried on the ultimate testing grounds - the open ocean. The resulting design - the 47 Convertible - is what many professionals today conclude is the ideal hull for an ocean-going sportfisherman.