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1990 Viking 53 Convertible – Fort Myers, FL

The 1990 Viking 53 Convertible captures the essence of a golden Viking era, blending bluewater performance, gracious living, and true sportfishing pedigree in one compelling package. Driven by twin 1,000 HP MAN diesels, this convertible sportfish delivers confident cruising speeds and the kind of reliable offshore range that seasoned anglers and cruisers appreciate.

Her iconic Fighting Lady Yellow hull turns heads at the dock, while the desirable galley-up arrangement and inviting salon create a social hub ideal for entertaining after a day on the grounds. Below, a three-stateroom, two-head layout with an amidships master stateroom provides quiet comfort for extended runs, complemented by refined finishes and the convenience of a washer and dryer—hallmarks of a luxury motor yacht with serious intent.

Purpose-built for the chase, the cockpit is tournament-ready with a large working deck, tuna door, and bait station, and the expansive flybridge offers excellent sightlines and generous seating for the crew. Navigation and fish-finding are well supported by Garmin GPS/Chart/Depth systems, a Furuno open‑array radar, and Simrad autopilot, while the thoughtfully organized engine room ensures straightforward access for maintenance, a hallmark of Viking’s engineering.

A proven Viking convertible from a highly regarded vintage, this 53’ stands out as a bluewater sportfishing yacht equally suited to offshore fishing, relaxed coastal cruising, or high-stakes tournament action. For buyers seeking a Flybridge Convertible, Sportfish/Convertible, or Saltwater Fishing category yacht with pedigree, performance, and elegance, this Viking 53 presents an exceptional opportunity.

Accommodations

Step into a bright, welcoming salon anchored by an acrylic overhead grab rail and a tastefully lighted aft window, where a flat screen TV with DVD player pairs with Hunter Douglas blinds and shades across large opening windows to port and starboard for effortless ambiance control. An L‑shaped sofa forward to starboard with storage below complements a portside L‑shaped settee, while overhead lighting, starboard storage cabinets, and a starboard wet bar with PermaPub liquor dispenser elevate entertaining. Movement is seamless through the sliding companionway entry door, with a tan Sunbrella carpet runner underfoot and a teak hi‑lo table with folding leaves ready for casual cocktails or a proper dinner. The galley is practical and polished, featuring a two‑burner Bruner electric range, a 110v GFCI outlet, ample storage, a Kenmore full‑size refrigerator/freezer with ice and water dispenser, a microwave oven, overhead lighting, elegant parquet flooring, and a stainless steel sink with faucet. Along the stateroom hallway, convenience reigns with a Kenmore front‑load dryer and Kenmore top‑load washer, a dedicated laundry locker, overhead lighting, and coordinated tan Sunbrella carpet runner and step covers. The starboard master stateroom is a serene retreat with six starboard storage drawers, CruiseAir digital A/C control, an island queen berth, a large cedar‑lined wardrobe locker, a mirrored bulkhead, and nightstands to both sides of the berth; an overhead hatch with screen and overhead lighting keep the space airy, while a Samsung flat screen TV with DVD player, storage drawers beneath the berth, and a vanity with table and stool complete the sanctuary. The master ensuite head offers an enclosed stall shower with light, a mirrored medicine cabinet, an overhead hatch with screen, overhead lighting, a sink with faucet and storage below, a towel rack, a dependable Vacu‑Flush head, and a vent fan. Guests will delight in the bow VIP stateroom, appointed with a 110v outlet, direct access to the chain locker, a cedar‑lined wardrobe locker, a double berth with storage below, a flat screen TV with DVD, a forward mirrored bulkhead, a large overhead hatch with screen, and soothing overhead lighting. The port guest head provides dual access from the bow VIP and hallway and features an enclosed stall shower with light, a mirrored medicine cabinet, an overhead hatch with screen, overhead lighting, a sink with faucet and storage below, a towel rack, a Vacu‑Flush head, and a vent fan. Rounding out accommodations, the port guest stateroom includes two reading lights, a 110v outlet, a cedar‑lined wardrobe locker, dual bunks, an overhead hatch with screen, overhead lighting, and storage drawers beneath the lower berth.

Electronics and helm details

At the helm, precise control meets expedition‑ready awareness with Bennett trim tabs and a Danforth flush‑mount lighted compass flanked by dual ACR spotlights and full engine instrumentation. Navigation and fish‑finding are commanded by a Furuno open array radar with matching Furuno radar display, complemented by a Garmin echomap CV GPS/Chart/Depth, a Garmin GPSmap 5208 GPS/Chart/Depth, and a Garmin GPSmap 7215 GPS/Chart/Depth whose screen needs replacement. Confident passage‑making is further assured by hydraulic shift and throttle controls, an Icom IC‑M504 marine VHF radio partnered with a Sea 156 marine VHF radio, and a Simrad AP20 autopilot whose screen needs replacement. Thoughtful touches, from stainless steel cup holders to the clean ergonomics of the console, make long runs comfortable and intuitive.

Electrical

Robust onboard power begins with organized battery boxes and dual electrical inlets with circuit breakers, all tied into a main AC/DC panel located in the salon for easy access and clear monitoring. Shore‑power handling is effortless via a Glendinning Cable Master with 50 amp cord, while a NewMar Phase Three battery charger tends the banks underway and at the dock. Independent capability comes from an Onan 20 kW generator with sound shield showing 3170 hours, protected by a Racor fuel filter and a dedicated sea strainer for the generator, ensuring clean, reliable output for every system aboard.

Deck

On deck, purposeful detailing inspires confidence, beginning with dual trumpet horns and a Maxwell electric windlass paired to a Danforth anchor with convenient deck controls. Safe movement is encouraged by port and starboard side grab rails, while a rub rail with a stainless steel insert and stainless steel cleats—two spring and two bow, complete with stainless line chocks—underscore durability. Up on the flybridge, six aft rocket launchers, bow, center, and aft overhead grab rails, and a fiberglass hardtop with an aluminum frame set the tone for serious adventure. Guests relax on a forward L‑shaped bench seat with storage below and port bench seating with storage below, and a port insulated cooler keeps provisions chilled. In the cockpit, fishability and function converge with two cleats featuring stainless steel hawse pipes, four fishing rod holders, and a four‑rod fishing station with a teak top. An aft in‑deck storage box removes for easy lazarette access, an aluminum ladder reaches the flybridge, and the bait station is fully outfitted with a cutting board, sink, sprayer faucet, and a storage locker with drawers below. Finishing touches include a cockpit teak cap, fresh water washdown, a large in‑deck fish box with dual hatches, a port freezer with dual cold plates, a raw washdown, a self‑bailing cockpit, a short shade bimini, spreader lights on the flybridge top, and a tuna door for landing big game with ease.

Engine and mechanical details

Beneath the deck, engineering has been specified for reliability and ease of service, with A/C sea strainer, water pump, and manifold neatly organized and direct access from the cockpit. Climate comfort is delivered by CruiseAir A/C systems forward of the starboard engine, while dripless shaft logs with a crossover cooling line keep driveline integrity high. Fuel stays pristine thanks to dual Racor fuel filters with crossover for each main engine, and safety is guarded by a Halon system. An oil transfer system for both mains and the generator simplifies maintenance, as overhead 110v lighting brightens the space. For redundancy and control, there is port engine instrumentation with start and stop and starboard engine instrumentation with start and stop, sea strainers for the mains with a bypass bilge pickup, a vessel freshwater pump and filter system forward of the port engine, and a dependable water heater to round out the mechanical suite.