1998 55’ Viking

This 1998 Viking 55 Convertible is a proven offshore sportfish that seamlessly blends tournament capability with comfortable cruising accommodations. Known as one of Viking’s most successful builds, this model delivers exceptional ride quality, a spacious three-stateroom layout, and serious fishing functionality.

With a full beam and large cockpit, paired with powerful MTU diesel engines, she’s equally suited for canyon runs, Bahamas trips, or family cruising.

A well-maintained 55’ Viking with all the right updates, she offers the performance, reliability, and pedigree Viking owners expect.

Highlights include:• 3 stateroom / 2 head layout• Mezzanine seating with refrigeration• Updated interior and teak flooring• Garmin electronics package• New bridge and mezzanine soft goods• SeaDek throughout• 13’ tender with davit• Full bottom paint & running gear (2/2026)• Cooling systems serviced in 2025• Generator heat exchangers replaced in 2024• New cutless bearingsShe’s ready for her next adventure. 

Featured Recent Updates

• Bleached teak hardwood floors installed (2024)
• All exterior cushions replaced (2025)
• Main engine heat exchangers serviced (2025)
• Aftercoolers serviced (2025)
• Transmission coolers serviced (2025)
• Bottom repainted (2025)
• Lower Crypto Quiet cutlass bearings replaced (2025)
• New forward berth A/C unit installed (2025)
• New water pump and expansion tank replaced (2025)
• New A/C pump replaced (2024)
• EZ2CY helm enclosure replaced (2024)
• Tender davit boom rebuilt (2026)
• Mechanical water pumps on mains rebuilt (2025)
• Valve adjustment completed and injectors rebuilt (2024)
• Heat exchangers replaced on both generators (2024)
• Hot water heater replaced (2025)
• Autopilot pump replaced (2025)
• Steering ram rebuilt/replaced (2025)
• Master stateroom mattress replaced (2025)
• Exhaust Risers (2025)
• Windless Rebuilt (2026)

Specifications

• Length Overall: 55' 9"
• Beam: 17' 4"
• Fuel Capacity: 1,250 gallons
• Water Capacity: 250 Gallons
• Engines Twin MTU Diesels 1150HP
• Cruise Speed: 27 Knots
• Top Speed: 35 Knots
• Staterooms: 3
• Heads:2

Layout and Accommodations

• (3) stateroom / 2 head layout - ideal for owners and family
• spacious salon with teak cabinetry and beautiful soft goods.
• Galley up configuration under-counter appliances
• Midship master with island queen berth
• Forward VIP with island queen berth

Cockpit & Fishing Features

• Massive 153 sqft cockpit
• Mezzanine seating with new cushions
• In deck fish boxes
• Bait prep station and tackle storage
• Transom door

Deck and Hull

• Simpson Lawrence electric windlass rebuilt (2026)
• MarQuipt Davit
• 13 Nautrica RIB
• 60PH Yamaha engine for tender

Electronics

• Garmin 4012 72 Mile Rader
• Garmin 4012
• Garmin 7616X5V Garmin Sonar
• VHF kom - M604
• VHF standard Horizon
• Robertson AP300X Autopilot
• 4" Ritchie compass

Salon

• Samson TV
• L-Shape sofa with storage
• Hunter Douglas blinds
• Teak finishes
• Teak flooring
• LED Lights

Galley

• 3 Burner Kenyon Cooktop
• Sharp Microwave
• (2) Sub-Zero Drawer Refrigerators
• Corian Countertops
• Trash Compactor
• Storage Throughout Galley
• LED Lighting

Companion Way

• Washe/ Dryer
• Companion way day head with shower

Master Stateroom

• Queen Size Berth with Storage
• Large Hanging Closet
• Overhead Bomar Hatch
• Samsung TV
• Drawer Space
• LED Lighting

Crew Berth

• Two Over-Under Berths
• Large Hanging Locker
• Drawer Space
• Bomar Hatch Above
• Shared Head

VIP Stateroom

• Queen Size Berth with Storage
• Large Hanging Closet
• Samsung TV
• Drawer Space
• LED Lighting
• Bomar Hatch Above

Brokers Remarks

Betty Jacquet is a well-maintained 55’ Viking Convertible featuring desirable MTU power and a spacious three-stateroom layout. This vessel represents an excellent opportunity to own a proven offshore performer with the trusted Viking pedigree at a fraction of replacement cost. Well-suited for both serious anglers and cruising families, she offers the versatility, performance, and comfort this model is known for.

Disclaimers

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Mechanical Disclaimer:Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or their agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as other representations noted on the listing.