1999 Viking 47 Convertible

Step into the cockpit and you’ll see why this 47 is still a favorite among serious crews: a wide, uncluttered work area, deep freeboard, and plenty of room to set up a full spread without tripping over gear. Up top, the bridge offers great sightlines to the bow and corners, so backing down on a fish feels confident and controlled. Inside, the finish work and joinery hold up beautifully for a boat of this vintage, with that solid, classic feel you don’t get on lighter builds. With reliable diesel power and a hull designed to run efficiently at speed, it’s as comfortable chugging to the canyon before dawn as it is doing relaxed cocktail cruises at sunset.

This 47 Convertible is particularly well suited to the varied conditions you’ll encounter in this region. The hull has the weight and deadrise to shoulder aside a steep afternoon chop, yet still makes efficient time on longer offshore runs. Its size is a sweet spot: large enough to handle open-water stretches confidently, but manageable in tighter harbors and older marina layouts. The generous cockpit and bridge layout are ideal for a mix of canyon trips, inshore trolling, and family cruising days. With two staterooms and two heads, you can comfortably overnight through a full weekend circuit of nearby harbors without feeling cramped.