1998 Viking 47 Convertible
"Jinky Jane"
1998 Viking
Overview
1998 Viking 47 Convertible — JINKY JANE
Priced to Move | Owner Motivated | Major Refit & Extensive Recent Upgrades
Take the wheel on JINKY JANE, a well-maintained and extensively updated 1998 Viking 47 Convertible that has undergone an updated refit along with significant recent systems, electronics, and cosmetic upgrades. The result is a classic Viking Sportfish that delivers the look, feel, and functionality of a much newer vessel.
With a comprehensive Garmin electronics refit, custom helm redesign, major mechanical service, and numerous quality upgrades completed between 2024–2025, this boat stands apart from typical late-1990s offerings. The most recent survey appraisal valued the vessel at $365,000, and the boat is now realistically priced to reflect today’s market, creating a compelling value opportunity.
Key Highlights
- Major refit completed, including helm, electronics, systems, interior, and exterior updates
- Twin MAN D2848LE403 diesel engines
- 800 HP each / 1,600 HP total
- Approx. 1,100 engine hours
- Recent 1,000-hour MAN service completed (documentation available)
- Extensive Garmin electronics refit completed in 2024
- Custom helm with new seating and finishes
- Clean engine room with no known deferred maintenance
- Last survey appraisal: $365,000
- Strong candidate for survey
- Owner motivated and open to serious offers
Tampa Yacht Sales, INC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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Helm & Electronics
Helm & Electronics — Major Refit (2024)
The helm has been completely re-imagined to deliver a late-model Viking feel, featuring a custom acrylic and wood helm, new seating, and a fully integrated Garmin electronics suite.
Garmin Electronics Package – Completed 2024:
- (2) Garmin 8616 XSV MFDs
- (1) Garmin 943 MFD
- Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot with 4" control display
- Garmin 42" open-array radar (6kW) with pedestal
- Garmin GPS antenna (NMEA 2000)
- Garmin network expanders and NMEA 2000 backbone
- Garmin Airmar 1kW low-frequency transducer
- Garmin Airmar SideScan / ClearVü transducers
- Garmin Fusion Apollo head unit with (4) new Fusion speakers
- New ICOM VHF radio (2024)
Additional Helm & Lighting Upgrades:
- Two new helm chairs (2024)
- Custom acrylic and wood helm panels (2024)
- New LED spotlight light bar (2024)
- New LED spreader lights (2024)
Engines
Mechanical & Systems
Powered by proven MAN diesels, JINKY JANE features a clean, organized engine room with strong maintenance history and recent system upgrades.
- Recent mechanical and system work includes:
- Recent 1,000-hour MAN service completed
- New Seastar HC5801 steering cylinder with new hydraulic hoses to the bridge (2025)
- New Quick anchor windlass and controller (2024)
- New house and starting batteries
- Generator operational and well maintained
- Clean bilges and orderly systems layout
Underwater & Hull Maintenance
A recent haul-out addressed all key underwater service items, reducing near-term ownership costs:
- Fresh bottom paint applied ( December 2025)
- All underwater zincs replaced (December 2025)
- Propellers serviced and tuned
- Propeller shafts inspected and treated, including cleaning and protective coating (December 2025)
Exterior
Cockpit & Exterior
The cockpit is clean, spacious, and purpose-built for offshore fishing, with meaningful refit-level improvements completed.
- Large fishing cockpit
- Tuna door
- Cockpit freezer
- Outriggers
- New non-skid deck paint (2025)
- Recent canvas and Isinglass
- New wood ladder steps (2024)
- Wide, secure side decks
Lighting Upgrades:
- Three (3) Lumitec SeaBlaze Spectrum underwater LED lights – 2024
- Recent LED accent lighting throughout
- New LED spreader and spotlight bars
Accommodations
Interior & Accommodations
The interior retains Viking’s proven galley-up layout while incorporating tasteful refit-level improvements.
- Custom salon and dinette layout
- Custom 47" hideaway flat-screen television
- New carpet throughout
- New appliances installed, including refrigerator, washer, and dryer
- Two stateroom layout - Island Queen Owner Stateroom - Twin Bunks
- Two heads with separate showers
- Clean, neutral interior finishes
Additional Information
Why JINKY JANE
This Viking 47 is not a typical late-1990s example. The major refit and extensive 2024–2025 upgrades create a rare combination of classic Viking build quality and modern systems. With a recent $365,000 survey appraisal and a motivated seller, JINKY JANE offers a turnkey, high-value opportunity for a buyer seeking a capable offshore platform without the cost and downtime of performing these upgrades themselves.
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