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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
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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