Viking 58 Convertible

Boat Description

The 58 Convertible is designed for both tournament dominance and comfortable cruising. It features a beam of 17’9” and a draft of only five feet, making it suitable for various waters. The 165-square-foot cockpit includes several refrigerated in-deck fish boxes, a watertight hatch for the optional Seakeeper 9 Gyrostabilizer, and a transom livewell with coaming hatches. Observers can enjoy the action from the standard mezzanine seating area, which comes with optional Ultraleather cushions. This area also houses the optional Eskimo ice chipper system, a refrigerated drink box, a dedicated bait freezer, and a centerline entrance to the engine room.

Upon entering the salon from the starboard entrance, owners and guests will appreciate the spacious interior, featuring high gloss or satin wood finishes, a pop-up TV to starboard, an ultra leather U-shaped couch to port, and a bar with two bar stools connected to the galley. The galley is well-equipped for meal preparation, and the dinette provides an excellent dining area.

The accommodations include a 3 stateroom, 2 head layout. The master stateroom features a queen athwartship bed and private en-suite head. The starboard stateroom has side-by-side bunks, while the VIP stateroom offers either a queen walk-around or optional crossover layout. The flybridge is designed for efficiency, featuring a walk-around helm centered with an optional Teak Helm Pod from Release Marine, optional electronics packages from Viking’s subsidiary, Atlantic Marine Electronics, and ample seating.

The Viking 58 is powered by various engine packages from MAN and MTU, allowing it to cruise in the mid-30s and reach WOT in the low 40s, depending on sea conditions.

Manufacturer's Description

Since its debut, the second-generation 58 Convertible has garnered numerous five-star reviews from journalists, Viking dealers, and captains, praising its dry ride, nimble handling, large cockpit, spacious interior, and other features. As first owners began taking delivery, it became clear that the Viking Yacht Company had created another bluewater champion.

“We’re successful with every model we release, but there are times when you hit one right out of the ball park,” says Viking President and CEO Pat Healey.

The Viking Yacht Company sold over 110 of its first-generation 58 Convertible from 1991 to 2000, establishing the company as a sportfishing powerhouse. “It was our largest boat at the time and a major milestone for us,” says Pat. Eighteen years later, Viking’s “Gen II” 58 C is once again leading the competition and is recognized as both a tournament champion and the best high-performance family cruising yacht in its class.

Fishermen and cruisers alike are always seeking new designs and innovations, and Viking has been delivering since 1964. “We are not taking old concepts and knocking the cobwebs off of them,” says Pat. “Our Gen II 58 and all of our boats are new designs.”

An Evolution of the 55

The new 58 C builds on the success of the Gen I 58 and incorporates elements from two generations of the 55 Convertible. The latest 55 has dominated the mid-50-foot range since 2012, while the iconic first-generation 55 Convertible is one of the most significant boats in Viking’s history.

“Our design, engineering, boatbuilding, and tournament experiences over the past 18 years evolved into the 58 that we have today,” says Pat.

The 58 C is longer than the most recent 55 Convertible but maintains the same 17’9” beam. “We believe we have optimized the length-to-beam ratio, giving the 58 C an enhanced ride and additional interior volume,” says Viking Design Manager David Wilson. “This boat can run faster in the same sea conditions because the bottom is softer, more refined, and efficient.”

The underbody hull form allows the 58 C to achieve the same top speed as the 55 C, despite its larger size, thanks to more efficient 10-cylinder engines.

The performance of the new 58 C has been its most praised attribute. The boat effectively keeps spray down and runs clean, aided by its molded strakes that guide water to break just aft of the house windshield. These performance features are attributed to the aggressive positioning of the strakes, their downturned angle, and radiused shape.

“It’s more than just the strakes,” says Dave. “Other critical factors include the speed and balance of the boat; its center of gravity; trim and shaft angle; and engine installation. All of these elements were scrutinized from previous models and adjusted over the years. This is what we do—build a better boat every day.”

All areas benefit from the 58 C’s larger size, particularly the cockpit and salon. The cockpit is 14 square feet larger than the 55 C’s while still providing a full-featured mezzanine with shaded seating, beautifully upholstered cushions, freezer, cooler, bait and tackle storage, and engine access.

The main difference in the interior layout of these two boats is that the galley-and-dinette arrangement has been reversed. The 58’s galley is on the port side, while the dinette is on the starboard side. This results in a more streamlined layout with a companionway extending in a straight line from the starboard-side salon door to the forepeak. Below, the master stateroom is now on the port side with an athwartship bed, allowing for increased walkaround and hanging locker space.

Operator Friendly

Ideal for the owner/operator or those wanting part-time crew, the 58 C benefits from Viking’s industry-leading engineering and technology without sacrificing ease of operation, maintenance, and access to operational systems. Our design, engineering, and manufacturing teams scrutinized every material and method used to build the boat and each system to create a lean, efficient, and operator-friendly sportfishing yacht. “We were determined to keep weight down,” says David. “When it comes to speed and performance, every pound counts.”

Efficiency is evident throughout the boat, including the mechanical systems in the engine room and lazarette. While two generators are offered, the standard 21.5 kW unit provides ample power for everyday use. Engineering flexibility also exists for gyro stabilization, with options for both the Seakeeper SK 16 and Seakeeper SK 9, the latter providing a high level of stability.

Control of the electrical systems is easily managed with conveniently located distribution panels in the salon and galley, equipped with simple-to-use and clearly labeled conventional switches. Below the water, dedicated pumps for air conditioning, live wells, washdown, and other seawater-fed components have been designed for durability and longevity.

Cockpit & Mezzanine

At 165 square feet, the 58 Convertible’s cockpit is the largest in its class—12 square feet bigger than its closest competitor. All cockpit lids open and close via stainless steel gas pistons, with thick gasketing and deep gutters around hatch openings for quick drainage. The centerline lazarette houses the Seakeeper and provides access to steering and drain pumps in the Snow White Awlgripped bilge. The starboard-side full-length fishbox is insulated and removable, while the port side contains two in-deck storage boxes, with the forward unit able to be rigged as a live well.

The cockpit sole features a laminated mounting plate for fighting chair, rocket launcher, or table installations. Standard cockpit equipment includes flush-mounted rod holders, a side locker for gaffs, a walk-through transom door with lift gate, rounded coamings, toekick space for comfort and balance, and fresh and seawater washdowns.

The observation mezzanine offers a comfortable place to enjoy the action without interfering with anglers. It features Sunbrella-covered cushions with an armrest that holds drink holders. The port-side seating includes an underneath freezer with cooler space on the step below. Centerline seating provides access to the engine room, and there’s a refrigerated drink box undermounted in the step leading to the salon. On the starboard side, a tackle cabinet with a push-release door and drawers, as well as an insulated storage box in the step below, are available.

Flybridge

A one-piece anodized aluminum ladder leads to the flybridge, with powder-coated aluminum handrails conveniently located above the ladder and at the helm. The flybridge features a new design for the center console walk-around helm, with a more radiused shape that maximizes space. A stainless steel steering wheel and single-lever controls are mounted on a raised teak helm pod. Dual recessed radio boxes with standard hinged split lids flank the wheel. Recessed electronics are installed in the upper console, easily viewable and protected from the elements by acrylic fitted lids with gaskets and stainless steel gas pistons.

Custom electronics and tower installations are provided by Viking subsidiaries Atlantic Marine Electronics and Palm Beach Towers. An optional powered drop-down hardtop box can accommodate additional electronics.

Guests can choose from port and starboard lounges, a two-person forward console seat, and an aft-facing jump seat on the starboard side. A freezer and a refrigerated drink box are conveniently located in the port and starboard forward corners. A Costa Clear enclosure provides weather protection and clear views.

Salon, Galley & Dinette

Upon entering the salon, the spacious layout is immediately noticeable. Air conditioning registers are concealed behind valances to reduce noise and drafts while enhancing airflow.

High-gloss teak or walnut finishes are available for the 58 C’s interior, with a satin finish as an option. Privacy and comfort are hallmarks of every Viking yacht interior, and the salon of the 58 Convertible elevates these elements by providing three unique living and entertaining areas. After a day of fishing, the port-side L-shaped lounge (with underneath storage) faces the starboard-side HD TV that rises from the cabinetry, creating a relaxing space to plan future adventures. A hi-lo mappa burl cocktail table is standard, adding versatility.

Sub-Zero under-counter refrigeration allows for easy meal preparation while keeping an eye on the cockpit action through the salon’s aft window. The galley counters and raised bar are topped with engineered stone that complements the teak or walnut cabinetry and Amtico flooring. The stainless-steel sink, microwave/convection oven, and four-burner electric cooktop are conveniently nested. Storage is abundant, and the bar stools and starboard-side dinette can accommodate a crowd with ease.

Accommodations

The three-stateroom, two-head layout offers maximum flexibility for cruising and tournament campaigning. Features include air conditioning with reverse cycle heat, wall-to-wall carpeting, overhead LED lights, decorative under-bed rope lighting, Handcraft innerspring mattresses with quilted designer bed spreads, and recessed stereo speakers in all three staterooms.

The master suite is spacious and elegant, featuring an athwartship queen walk-around bed and upholstered headboard facing an HD TV mounted on the inboard bulkhead. Storage includes a credenza, drawers under the bed, end tables, and his and her maple-lined hanging lockers.

The forward guest stateroom offers either a single walkaround queen or crossover berths. An overhead Bomar foredeck hatch includes the Ocean Air screen shade system. Amenities include a spacious maple-lined hanging locker, reading lights, rope lighting behind the valances, and storage drawers and cabinets.

The starboard stateroom features side-by-side bunks and a maple-lined hanging locker with drawer storage underneath. An optional HD TV can be installed in both guest suites.

The master and guest heads include Amtico flooring, electric heads, engineered stone countertops, and satin nickel hardware. Storage is available in the lower vanity, and the upper vanity features a mirrored medicine cabinet with doors. The enclosed showers are beautifully finished with satin nickel fixtures and equipped with a drain leading to an automatic sump pump in the bilge.

Construction

Our building materials and methods maximize strength while reducing weight. Our shipwrights use modified epoxy resin in the hull skin, constructed with resin-infused end-grain balsa core, sandwiched with fiberglass and hybrid carbon-fiberglass fabrics. The integral fiberglass fuel and holding tanks are also resin-infused with balsa coring on all sides for stiffness. The main and intermediate engine room bulkheads and forward bulkheads are built using the same resin-infused process with composite coring material.

Propulsion & Engine Room

A pair of MAN V12 1400CRM (1400 MHP) engines serve as the standard propulsion package. Optional engines include MAN V12 1550CRM (1550 MHP), MAN V12 1900CRM (1900 MHP), and MTU 10V2000 M96L (1622 MHP). With the MTUs, the Viking 58 Convertible can reach 42 knots at top speed and cruise at 36 knots, depending on load, sea conditions, hull bottom, propeller conditions, and ambient temperatures. The range exceeds 400 nautical miles at cruise speed.

The 58 C maintains Viking’s reputation for engine room excellence with top-quality machinery and industry-leading design. Systems include Delta-T ventilation and water suppression, fire suppression tied into the main engine and generator ignitions, integrated engine mounting for efficient energy transfer, and oil changing. All systems are precisely mounted in an immaculate engine room painted with Snow White Awlgrip for visibility and ease of maintenance.

Power Options

• MAN / V12 1400CRM 1400 MHP Base


• MAN / V12 1550CRM 1550 MHP Option


• MAN / V12 1650CRM 1650 MHP Option


• MAN / V12 1900 CRM 1900 MHP Option


• MTU Series 2000 / V10 M96L 1600 MHP Option

Disclaimer

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.