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

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)

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)

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

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

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.