Used Viking Yachts For Sale

As the official Viking Yachts dealer for the Northeast and one of the oldest in the dealers in the world, SI Yachts is uniquely positioned to help you find the perfect new or used sportfishing boat for sale on the market today. With expert team members that have been through years of Viking factory training, and who regularly fish Vikings in major tournaments, there is no better team in the industry to help you find your next boat.

The History Behind Viking Yachts

Brothers Bill and Bob Healey founded Viking Yachts in 1964 when they bought out Peterson Viking Builders and made it their own sportfishing and cruising yacht company. In 1991, they went from 1,500 employees down to 80 employees due to the nationwide recession and the introduction to federal luxury tax. This caused a huge fluctuation for many businesses such as engine manufactures, equipment procedures and other vendors that were heavily needed. The Healey Brothers began to invest their own money to keep their company, Viking Yachts, afloat during this turbulent time. Bob Healey was starting to organize a national campaign to fight against the tax issue that caused the job loss and stagnated boat sales. Bob also organized a vast amount of out-of-work boat builders that gathered on Capitol Hill for a rally, a true testament to the commitment that the Viking family has made in this industry. After two years, the luxury tax ended and Viking was overwhelmed with satisfaction as boat buyers started to return to the market. In addition to boat buyers returning to the market, Viking Yachts escalated to the top rocketing over their competition.

This established the Healey Brothers and their company, Viking Yachts, as the dominant builder in its class for sportfishing and cruising yachts.  The Healey Brothers created an open-door policy at Viking Yachts. This welcomed all persons who were interested in the boat-building technology such as students, vendors, competitors, legislators and more! Bill Healey had a leadership in design and engineering which lead to Viking Yachts contributing to the development of and was one of the first to adopt the American Boat and Yacht Council’s (ABYC) Standards and Recommended Practices along with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Recommendations. Every single model in the Viking Yachts line up is both ABYC and NMMA certified. Viking Yachts continued to steer their attention to always building a safe boat and received CIGNA Recreational Marines prestigious Award for excellence. Unlike the competition, Viking Yachts is the only company that manufactures roughly 90 percent of the items that go aboard each yacht they build. Everything is made on site except for some major components such as engines, air conditioning units and propellers.

Bill and Bob Healey are also founders of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). The RFA is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1996 to promote sustainable fisheries and a healthy marine environment.

Today, Viking Yachts enjoys a blessed status as the country’s leading builder of sportfishing convertible yachts and cruising yachts, with many industry observers describing Viking as the best yachts of their kind, in the world.

Why Are Vikings Popular Boats?

Viking Yachts are popular sportfishing boats because they combine high-performance engineering, luxurious comfort, and a strong reputation for craftsmanship. Known especially for their high-end luxury sportfish models, Viking designs yachts that can handle demanding offshore conditions while offering speed, stability, and advanced fishing features. Owners also value the brand’s refined interiors, customization options, and attention to detail, which make each vessel suitable for both serious tournament fishing and relaxed cruising. Decades of experience, dependable customer support, and strong resale value have further helped Viking become one of the most respected names in the yacht industry. The fact that over 90% of every Viking is created in house allows for excellent quality control, increasing their popularity as the top brand in the offshore fishing industry.

What Viking Models Are Most Sought After?

While no actual ranking exists for the most popular Viking models, there are several that can be noted for their combination of current buyer interest, production success, and strength on the brokerage market:

• Viking 70 Convertible Gen II: The most talked-about new Viking of 2026. SI Yachts identifies it as one of today’s most popular large sportfishing models, and Viking has scheduled its world premiere for the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
• Viking 68 Convertible: One of the strongest proven models in the modern fleet. After its 2017 introduction, the 68C quickly became a Viking best-seller, appealing to buyers who want tournament capability, four-stateroom accommodations, and substantial cruising comfort.
• Viking 54, 58, and 64 Convertibles: These models represent the heart of Viking’s current convertible range. The 54C is particularly attractive to owner-operators, the 58C provides additional volume without entering the largest size classes, and the 64C is positioned as a leading tournament yacht in the 60- to 70-foot category.
• Viking 50 Convertible: The new-generation 50C is expected to attract broad interest because it enters one of Viking’s historically strongest size categories. Viking delivered 184 boats across the two previous generations of the 50 Convertible.
• Viking 46 and 50 Billfish: These are popular choices for owners seeking serious offshore capability in a more versatile, owner-operated platform. Before introducing the new 50 Billfish, Viking had already delivered 90 boats across the earlier 37, 38, and 46 Billfish models.
• Pre-owned Viking 61 and 72 Convertibles: These remain two of the brand’s most desirable legacy models. More than 150 Viking 61s were built, while the 72C is regarded as one of Viking’s most popular models to date.

For most buyers, the 54C, 58C, 64C, and 68C are the established modern favorites; the 50C and 70C are the major new-model stories; and the 61C and 72C continue to be pre-owned-market icons. Your SI Yachts Viking Sales Professional can help you determine what model is best for your needs and provides the best resale value.

Other Viking-related articles of interest:

• Viking 82: The Ultimate Sportfish Reviewed
• Introducing The New Viking 70 Series
• Valhalla V-55 Sport Yacht: The Future Of Sport Yachts
• How Much Does A 70-Foot Viking Cost?
• How Much Does A 75-Foot Viking Cost?
• How Much Does A 80-Foot Viking Cost?
• How Much Does A 50-Foot Viking Cost?
• Is Viking A Good Yacht?
• Sell Your Viking Faster
• Resource Guide To Owning A Viking
• How Much Does A Viking 92 Cost?
• The Viking 64 Convertible : Sportfish Evolved
• Announcing The New Viking 90
• A Review Of The Valhalla V-46
• Viking 46 Billfish: A Personal Sportfisherman
• The Battle-Tested Viking 72
• Sportfish Perfection: The Viking 64