43' VIKING Sport Fisherman

Upon boarding “DOUBLE D” you will note her large cockpit (113 sq. ft.) which is outfitted for fishing and provides easy access for in-water activities as well as comfortable area for relaxing while aboard. From the cockpit forward you will find easy access to the spacious and well lit engine room. Bridge access is provided from the cockpit ladder which is offset to the port. The fly bridge offers an extensive helm and overhead console, great electronics, helm seating for captain and mate, and generous wrap around guest seating.

Moving forward from the cockpit a sliding salon door located to starboard provides cabin access. The salon is spacious with an L-shaped settee to port plus club chair and ottoman. The vessel's interior is comprised of rich, solid teak woodwork and cabinetry throughout, excellent detailing, and quality fabrics which renders an upscale level of fit and finish. The entertainment center is located forward in the salon to port. One step down and to starboard is the spacious well equipped galley. Continuing forward and down two steps is the centerline companionway. The guest stateroom is to port followed by a closet with the stacked washer/dryer. To the starboard is the large head with stall shower and access to companionway as well as the master stateroom.
The well-appointed master stateroom with centerline queen berth is located forward.

Upon entering the Salon from the cockpit thru a sliding door to Starboard you will find this area to be very spacious and well appointed. It is a wonderful area to entertain or relax while aboard and is filled with natural light from the large windows, which can be covered with silhouette blinds for privacy. The Galley is to Starboard and allows the Chef to be part of the ongoing activity.

• Settee, L-Shaped Ultraleather w/Storage under
• Coffee Table, High Gloss Teak
• Barrel Chair w/Footstool
• End Table, Teak 2 Drawer w/Lamp
• Teak Entertainment Cabinets
• Television, JVC
• Stereo Receiver, Sherwood
• VCR & DVD Combo, JVC
• CD Player, 5 Disc, JVC
• Valances & Lambrequins, Decorator Fabric
• Silhouette Blinds
• Carpet
• Overhead & Indirect Lighting
• Carpeting
• Entry Door, Starboard Side, Tinted w/Lock

The Galley is forward to Starboard and is incorporated in the Salon area so the Chef and guest can interact while aboard. This area is fully equipped with all that is needed for gourmet or quick and easy food preparation while cruising.

• Refrigerator/Freezer, Full-size
• Icemaker in Refrigerator
• Microwave/Convection Oven
• Cook Top, Recessed Electric Smooth-Top w/Cover
• Countertop, Solid Surface w/Integral Sink
• Storage Cabinets & Drawers
• Dockside & Pressure Water
• Water Heater
• Water Gauge
• Garbage Disposal
• Instant Hot Water Dispenser
• Silhouette Blinds
• Overhead & Under-Cabinet Lighting
• Washer & Dryer, Stacked (in companionway)
• Central Vacuum System

Located forward at the end of the companionway the Master Stateroom is large and comfortable. There is very good ventilation, storage space and lighting. Private access to the head is aft to starboard.

• Berth, Double Centerline, Custom Handcraft Mattress
• Decorator Spread, Shams, & Coordinating Pillows
• Hanging Lockers, Cedar, Lighted (2)
• Cabinets
• Storage Drawers under Berth
• Color Television
• Access to Forward Anchor Locker, Mirrored
• Overhead Hatch
• Overhead & Indirect Lighting
• Carpet
• Air-conditioning
• Separate SMX Control for the Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioning

The private guest cabin is to port off the forward companionway and has over and under bunks.

• Air-conditioning
• Upper & Lower Berths
• Decorator Spread, Shams, & Coordinating Pillows
• Head access from companionway
• Hanging Locker, Cedar, Lighted
• End Table w/Cabinet
• Carpet

The spacious head with large stall shower is forward to starboard and is accessed from both the master stateroom and the companionway.

• Countertop, Solid Surface & Integral Sink, w/Storage under
• Shower Stall
• Vacuflush Head (new hoses and pump)
• Medicine Cabinet, Mirrored
• Overhead Hatch

Deck

The deck area is easy to maneuver about with hand and bow rails. All hardware is of excellent quality and equipment well maintained.

• Windlass, Electric
• Anchor w/200' Chain
• Bow Pulpit
• Bow & Hand Rails
• Rupp 30’ spreader outriggers
• Swim Platform & Ladder
• Davit, Marquipt
• Tender, Novurania 12' w/Center Console (MX360DL), Yamaha 40hp w/Cover and
Trailer
• Foredeck Fender Holders (4)
• Deck, Overhead & Spreader Lights
• USCG Safety Package

Cockpit

The cockpit is very large and equipped for the serious angler and cruising. There is an in-deck fish box, molded tackle center, rocket launcher and direct access to the engine room. There is a ladder to port leading to the flybridge plus entry door to the salon starboard.

• Post type Rocket launcher mounted in deck.
• Cockpit Refrigerator/Freezer
• Fishbox in Sole w/Macerator
• Tackle Cabinet w/Sink
• Storage Locker
• Rocket Launchers (6)
• Rod Holders (5)
• Engine Room Access
• Transom Door
• Step Boxes, Fiberglass (2)
• Dockside Water Connection
• Freshwater & Sea Water Wash Downs
• Phone & Cable Connectors
• Full canopy cover.

The center of command is the Flybridge which is larger than most and provides excellent visibility and provides plenty of seating for comfortable cruising. The helm area features a nice helm console, overhead cabinets with covers and adjustable Stidd helm and a companion seat. There is a full array of electronics for the Captain which assures confident and safe passage.

• Hardtop w/4 Sided Enclosure EZ2CY
• Forward & Side Seating w/Storage under
• Forward Locker
• Nonskid deck
• Stidd Helm seat and Companion Seats, Adjustable w/Covers
• Full engine instrumentation
• Dual Lever Hydraulic engine Controls
• Engine Synchronizer
• Furuno NavNet VX2 1954 BB-C Plotter GPS 09
• Furuno 12 KW 72 mile open array radar 09
• Ambient-Nav 15” sunlight color monitor 09
• Furuno 585 color sounder 09
• Furuno black box with Sirius Satellite weather 09
• GPS Chartplotter, Garmin 2010C
• Autopilot, Furuno Nav Pilot 500 09
• VHF Radio, ICOM M502
• VHF Radio, ICOM M127
• VHF Radio, ICOM M58 (in Cabin)
• Depth Finder, Standard Horizon
• Sounder Furuno FCV582L
• Compass
• Horns, Dual Buell Air Horns
• Spotlight. Remote
• Trim Tabs
• Helm Cover

• 110 V AC/12 V DC electrical system
• AC/DC electrical panel
• Onan Generator, 8kw w/Sound shield 1950 hours
• Glendenning Cablemaster w/50amp Cord
• Batteries
• Battery Charger, Automatic
• Battery Parallel & Disconnect Switches

"DOUBLE D” is powered with the preferable 600 HP MAN engines. A rebuild of both engines was completed by a MAN certified professional. She has about 250 hours on the port engine and 450 hours on the starboard SMOH.

• Fire Protection System, Automatic & Manual
• Hydraulic Steering
• Bilge Pumps (3), Automatic
• Sea strainers
• Trim tabs
• Y-Valve Emergency Bilge Pumps
• Bilge Blowers
• Air Conditioners, Reverse Cycle
• Oil Changing System, Engines & Generator
• Spare propellers

The Viking 43 Convertible earned a reputation over the years as a first-rate tournament fisherman and an excellent open water Convertible. The mid-level galley is wide open to the salon and the head compartment and master stateroom are both very spacious. The interior of the Viking 43 is comprised of rich teak cabinets and trim with quality appliances and rich designer fabrics—upscale accommodations indeed for a serious fishing boat. Topside, the flybridge is among the largest in her class and features an efficient wraparound helm console. The cockpit includes a transom door, molded tackle center, an in-deck fish box and direct engine room access.