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1979 Viking 42 Boat in Guntersville, AL 35976 US

$68,400

Used
builtBuilt in 1979
Year the boat was built
model

42

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Detroit Diesel)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

The 1979 Viking 42 Aft Cabin remains one of Viking's most respected cruising designs-valued for its solid fiberglass construction, dependable performance, and the spacious two‑stateroom, two‑head layout that made Viking a leader in the motoryacht market. Built in New Gretna, NJ during Viking's golden era of craftsmanship, the 42 Aft Cabin delivers the perfect blend of comfort, reliability, and classic styling that continues to attract knowledgeable owners today.

This model features a large salon with teak joinery, a full galley, and private staterooms forward and aft, each with its own head and shower. The aft deck offers an ideal entertaining space, while the flybridge provides excellent visibility and seating for guests. With a wide 14' beam and Viking's proven modified‑V hull, the 42 offers a stable ride and confident handling whether cruising inland waterways or coastal routes.

The 42 Aft Cabin is widely regarded as a dependable, well‑laid‑out cruising yacht with the interior volume of a much larger vessel. Owners appreciate its livability, straightforward systems, and the ease of maintaining a classic Viking. Whether used as a long‑range cruiser, liveaboard, or weekend family yacht, the Viking 42 Aft Cabin continues to stand out as one of the best values in its class.

Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42ft
Beam
14ft
Max Draft
3.83ft
Drive Up Draft
3.83ft
Displacement
31000lb
Dry Weight
34000lb
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
modified-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
6-71N
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
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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 his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
8/18/26Initial price$68,400

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