2007 Viking 45 Convertible "Bad Habits"

This 2007 Viking 45 Convertible, featuring a host of upgrades, stands out as a refined blend of performance, luxury, and modern technology. Over the years, the boat has been meticulously updated, ensuring top-of-the-line navigation and communication systems for enhanced offshore fishing. New radar, GPS, and fish-finding technology have been integrated, making this vessel a true fisherman's dream. On the cosmetic side, the interior and exterior have received significant attention, with a refreshed salon and upgraded finishes. These upgrades not only improve the boat's ability but also elevate the overall experience, making this 2007 Viking 45 an exceptional blend of vintage durability and modern sophistication.

Updates

2025 Updates

• Refresh Bottom paint & propspeed all running gear
• Replaced Auto Pilot

2024 Updates 

• Added Zip Wakes
• Automatic Salon Door
• New Carpet

2021 Updates

• Updated RBW color changing Bridge and deck light
• Updated Lumishore color changing under gunnel cockpit lights
• Engine room touch up paint job
• Updated Engine Room LED light retrofit.
• Galley cabinet and drawer faces sent to Viking for refinish (16pcs)
• Added electronic remote controlled window blinds
• Replaced carpet runner
• Flir added
• NVR camera system w/ 4 cameras (3 eng rm / 1 cockpit)
• Rebuilt starboard side low pressure fuel pump
• Resealed toilets/heads in Master and Guest
• Rebuilt all plumbing fittings for both showers and vanities
• Reworked, balanced, and tuned Veem 5 blade props
• Replaced Bow hatch doors

2020 Updates

• Rebuilt primary water manifold
• Replaced 2 Shower sump pumps
• Rebuilt plumbing fittings for Galley sink and ice maker.
• Replaced Headhunter Xcaliber Freshwater pump
• Flush, clean, and sterilize fresh water tank
• Painted Awlgrip Black brow Mask
• Painted Tan boot stripe
• Added Plasdeck Cockpit flooring
• Refitted Isoboost unit w/ Nautiboost monitoring Kit
• Replaced 2 Newmar Phase III battery chargers
• Replaced cockpit shade cover
• Replaced black vinyl table covers
• Replaced generator fuel rail

Electronics

• 2 Garmin 8612 & 1 8612xsv W/ new dashplates
• AIS 800
• Added 12 KW radar 6'
• Added GPS antenna
• Added DT800 transducer
• Added Rudder indicator
• Replaced EZ2CY acrylic curtains (front only)
• Added USB and 110v outlets in Helm
• Replaced Batteries (house & engines)
• Replaced Fusion Radio
• Replaced 2 Icom VHF radios w/ speaker kit
• Replaced JL audio amp and all new speakers
• Added cockpit volume control
• Added 2 Lumishore Underwater Lights
• RD 20
• Ritchie Compass
• New Auto Pilot and Pump 2025 

Engine room 

• Replaced Trans coolers
• Replaced Alternator and water pump belts
• Replaced hoses and lines (~70% of engine room)
• Replaced Exhaust Risers (port and starboard)
• Replaced Emergency stop buttons and card
• Full engine room paint job 2/21
• Replaced Generator fuel pump
• Tuned Veem 5 blade prop

Port Stateroom

• Cruisair air conditioning and heat
• Large hanging locker
• Storage under bunk
• Private access to port head
• Port side head also has access to companionway
• Vacuflush head system
• Amtico Teak and Holly flooring
• Stall shower
• Teak faced vanity with Corian tops and sink
• Mirrored medicine cabinet storage

Master Stateroom

• Overhead dimmable lighting
• Flat screen TV with SAT TV
• Private access to ensuite head
• Head with separate stall shower
• Vacuflush head
• Teak faced vanity with corian top and sink
• AC vent
• Mirrored medicine cabinet storage
• Amtico Teak and Holly flooring

Galley

• 3 burner stove
• Microwave/Convection Oven
• (2) Subzero freezer drawers
• (2) Subzero refrigerator drawers

Salon

• Salon and Galley AC replaced in 2014, blowers upgraded to 16K BTU turbo blowers in 2016
• Carpet cover for salon and dinette
• Teak dinette and cocktail table refinished in 2015
• Flatscreen TV with SAT TV, DVR, stereo system with screens and controls in the salon and master stateroom
• Custom teak and holly finished out rod closet in place of washer and dryer
• Cabinetry was recently refinished at Viking
• Couch cushions and other soft goods redone 2017
• Automatic Salon door

Flybridge

• Flybridge bench seating
• Hard top painted and new antennas March 2019
• All new Viking ultra-leather cushion in 2016
• New acrylic Clear2Sea bridge enclosure 2019
• Bluewater helm chairs with reupholstered arm rests 2019
• Chair covers
• (2) Mia Epoch US6 teaser reels mounted in hardtop and factory serviced 2019
• Recessed electronics box with clear plexiglass lids
• 8 rod rocket launcher on aft bridge rail
• New aft enclosure 2025

Electronics

• 2 Garmin 8612 & 1 8612xsv W/ new dashplates
• AIS 800
• Added 12 KW radar 6'
• Added GPS antenna
• Added DT800 transducer
• Added Rudder indicator
• Replaced EZ2CY acrylic curtains (front only)
• Added USB and 110v outlets in Helm
• Replaced Batteries (house & engines)
• Replaced Fusion Radio
• Replaced 2 Icom VHF radios w/ speaker kit
• Replaced JL audio amp and all new speakers
• Added cockpit volume control
• Added 2 Lumishore Underwater Lights
• RD 20
• Ritchie Compass
• New Auto Pilot and Pump 2025 

Cockpit

• In-deck refrigerated fish box with new KRA unit 2019
• Drink box and cockpit freezer with new KRA unit 2019
• Overhead LED lights with color select
• Spreader lights
• Mezzanine style seating with Viking ultra-leather new in 2016
• Cockpit nonskid repainted in December 2015
• 4 flush mount rod holders in gunnels new 2016
• 4 flush-mount clearing rod holders
• Transom door
• Bow pulpit and bow rail
• Anchor and windlass
• Cockpit sink
• Tackle and drawer storage
• Fresh and saltwater wash down new 2019
• Nav lights

Fishing Enhancements

• New triple spreader outriggers in 2015 with heavy duty back bars
• New center rigger 2013
• In deck live well with new pump 2019
• Tuna tube system with high volume pump and dedicated sea cock with quick connects new in 2015
• Release Marine fighting chair and cushion and arm rest reupholstered with Viking ultra-leather in 2016
• Fighting chair cover
• (2) 12V and (2) 24V cockpit reel plugs

Engine Room

• 900HP MAN Common Rail Engines meticulously maintained per MAN specifications (documented in boat log and MAN dealer service records)
• 2yr/1000 hour MAN service completed 3/21
• Most all oil, fuel, raw water, coolant hoses replaced 3/19
• New Exhaust Risers 2/19
• New dripless shaft seals 3/19
• All 4 cutlass bearings replaced 3/19
• 17KW Onan Generator with sound shield fully serviced including new fuel pump 3/19
• Mains, generator, pumps, etc. professionally Awlgrip painted for clean, high gloss finish in 2021 and subsequently maintained
• Relocated raw water pump that feeds compressors to be more readily accessible
• New grounding straps 3/19
• Added back up AC pump and system for quick switch over in 2014
• New Salon/Galley AC in 2014
• Upgraded Salon/Galley AC blowers to 16K BTU turbo blowers in 2016
• VEEM interceptor wheels new in 2014
• Tool box mounted above AC units
• Fire detection and extinguisher system re-certified 2/19
• Electric fuel priming pumps
• Oil change system from cockpit or engine room
• Battery charger
• Voltage stabilizer transformer
• 50amp 220 Volt shore power cord on Glendenning cable master
• 110V and 240V AC power system
• Hydraulic steering with power assist
• New Zip Wake 2025