A Growing Family: Billfish Series Expands

The Viking 46 Billfish is part of a series that embodies both innovation and a rich history dating back to 1964, when the Viking Yacht Company began leading the boating industry. The design of the 46 Billfish reflects Viking’s commitment to delivering units that are simple to operate and maintain, offering ease and functionality that meets both inshore and offshore needs, alongside being a reliable cruising companion.

Cockpit & Command Deck

The cockpit of the Viking 46 Billfish, measuring a spacious 140 square feet, is designed to accommodate a full crew or family with ease. It features a laminated in-deck mounting plate that can support various installations such as a fighting chair, rocket launcher, or table, offering flexibility whether you’re fishing or lounging. The standard equipment on the 46 Billfish includes a cockpit bait freezer with an upper tray, in-deck insulated fish boxes on both port and starboard sides with overboard drainage, a walk-through transom door and lift gate, a transom fish box and live well, rod holders, and tackle storage with both fresh and sea-water wash downs.

Enclosed Climate-Controlled Command Deck

The command deck of the 46 Billfish is fully enclosed and climate-controlled, ensuring comfort during transitions between fishing spots. It functions similarly to a salon, providing a relaxing area with a roomy U-shaped lounge accompanied by a hi-lo table and an additional lounge extending along the starboard side. Rod storage is cleverly integrated beneath both seating areas, ensuring this space maximizes utility.

Accommodations

In the cabin, the 46 Billfish continues to impress with its air-conditioned environment, high-gloss teak cabinetry, and durable custom Amtico flooring. The galley is designed for efficiency and usability, featuring an L-shaped Corian countertop, a two-burner electric stove, microwave/convection oven, cabinet storage, and under-counter drawer-style refrigeration with a built-in ice maker. The private head is strategically placed for easy access and includes a walk-in shower, satin nickel fixtures, and a Corian-topped vanity with a sink and storage.

Rest and Relaxation

For relaxation, this boat does not skimp on comfort. The Viking 46 Billfish provides upper and lower bunks on the port side and is fitted with a hanging locker. It also carries the traditions of luxury into the private forward stateroom, providing an island queen bed, another hanging locker, upper storage cabinetry, and a flat-screen TV with stereo, speakers, and a DVD player.

Efficiency and Durability

Efficiency meets durability in the Viking 46 Billfish because of Viking’s forward-thinking construction methods. A modified vinylester resin is used throughout the hull skin. To ensure both strength and minimal weight, Viking employs end-grain balsa and closed-cell foam as coring materials in selected areas. The boat features an integral fiberglass fuel tank, securely fixed to the hull with resin foam, which is resin infused with balsa coring on all sides to maintain stiffness. Additional robustness comes from the hull-to-deck joint, which is mechanically fastened every three inches and internally fiberglassed.

Advanced Engineering

Advanced engineering lies at the heart of the 46 Billfish, with many mechanical systems, components, and technologies that are found on larger Viking models. It features the Delta-T engineroom ventilation system and a fire suppression system that can be operated automatically or manually, integrating smoothly with the main engine and generator ignitions. Multiple running gear components such as Class “S” pitch tolerance propellers, dynamic balancing, and bronze struts, seacocks, and rudders, underscore the attention to mechanical detail.

Engine and Performance Specifications

Access to the engineroom is made easy with a large centerline hatch, which also provides quick entry to optional components such as the Seakeeper SK 6 gyro. The 46 Billfish’s standard power comes from twin Cummins QSM11 715MHP diesel engines, delivering formidable performance, with the option to upgrade to twin MAN I6-800 CRM 800MHP engines.

Specifications

Further detailed specifications of the Viking 46 Billfish include:

• Length Overall (LOA): 45 feet 6 inches (13.87 meters)
• Beam: 15 feet 4 inches (4.67 meters)
• Draft: 4 feet 3 inches (1.30 meters)
• Gross Weight: 43,134 lbs. (19,656 kg)
• Fuel Capacity: 709 gallons (2,684 liters)
• Water Capacity: 99 gallons (375 liters)
• Cockpit Area: 140 square feet (13 square meters)

This combination of excellent build quality, clever design, and robust mechanical systems, makes the Viking 46 Billfish not only a great fishing partner but also an outstanding vessel for coastal adventures.

For those looking to make a smart investment in their next boat, talking to a Fly Yachts team member today about the Viking 46 Billfish might just highlight why this boat is highly regarded within its class.

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