The Viking 46 BF is an expertly crafted yachtfisher designed to meet the demands of serious anglers and luxury enthusiasts alike. With a length of 13,87 meters, this vessel is built by the renowned Viking shipyard, known for its superior craftsmanship and innovative design. Constructed with a GRP hull, the 46 BF boasts a planning hull configuration that ensures a smooth and efficient ride, even in challenging offshore conditions. As a monohull with inboard engines, this model delivers impressive power and performance with a cruising speed of approximately 28 knots and a top speed reaching up to 35 knots, powered by twin MAN V8 engines. The vessel’s fuel capacity of 2,684 liters supports long-range excursions without frequent refueling stops.
The interior design offers a comfortable and stylish environment, featuring two spacious cabins that can accommodate up to six sleeping guests, while the open layout is perfect for entertaining day-guests. The Viking 46 BF is engineered for both fishing and leisure, equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and fishing gear, including a large cockpit, fish boxes, and a tackle center. Its luxurious amenities ensure comfort during extended stays at sea.
Designed by Viking’s in-house team, the exterior and interior reflect a perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. The yacht is built in the USA, maintaining the brand’s reputation for excellence and attention to detail. With a new price starting around 1,200,000 EUR, the Viking 46 BF represents a significant investment in quality and performance. Used models can be found on the market, ranging between 900,000 EUR and 1,100,000 EUR, making it a viable option for those seeking a top-tier sportfishing yacht.
Length
13.9M
Beam
4.7M
Draft
1.3M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
28KT
Max Speed
35KT
Fuel
2684L
Range
440NM
Engine
2 x Cummins QMS11 700 MHP
Option 1
2 x MAN I6-800 CRM 800 MHP
Option 2
2 x Scania 900 900 MHP
Naval
Viking In-House Team
Exterior
Viking In-House Team
Interior
Viking In-House Team
New Starting From
€1,200,000
High Price Brokerage
€1,100,000
Low Price Brokerage
€900,000
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Twenty eight knots at cruise, better than thirty five flat out. On a boat built to fish, that is the first spec that matters.
Standard power comes from twin Cummins QMS11 diesels, with a twin MAN I6-800 CRM option for owners who want the extra margin. At cruise the 46 BF holds 28 knots, enough to reach a bite before the fleet and still have fuel in reserve, with a top speed past 35 knots when the moment calls for it. A 2,684 litre fuel capacity supports a 440 nautical mile range at cruise, putting canyon runs and multi day trips within easy reach without a refuelling stop. The planing hull is tuned for exactly this kind of work: fast in a straight line, stable at trolling speed, and predictable when the sea turns up.
The cockpit is the reason this boat exists, and it shows.
A broad cockpit carries fish boxes built into the deck, a transom livewell and washdowns fed by both fresh and raw water, with rod holders placed for real fishing rather than for show. A laminated mounting plate takes a fighting chair or a rocket launcher depending on the day’s plan, and a dedicated bait freezer keeps rigging simple offshore. At the helm, a centreline console with a teak pod and single lever controls gives clear sightlines forward and aft, flanked by lounges on both sides so the crew can watch the spread without leaving the bridge. A bow thruster is standard, which matters more than it sounds like on a boat this size when docking single handed after a long day.
Two cabins, four berths, and nothing wasted on space the boat does not need.
The owner’s stateroom carries a queen island berth, a proper hanging locker and its own entertainment system, while a second cabin with over under berths covers crew or a second couple. A command deck ahead of the cabins pairs a dinette with a settee, finished in teak cabinetry that carries the same quality through to the galley and the head with its walk in shower. Everything down here is built to be washed down without a second thought, which on a sportfisher is as much a design requirement as the stitching on the upholstery. The result is an interior that holds its own against boats twice the size, scaled sensibly to what a 46 footer actually needs.
Under the fibreglass, the 46 BF is built the way a boat meant to run offshore every weekend should be.
Hull and deck are cored in end grain balsa and closed cell foam, then joined mechanically with a fibreglass seal rather than adhesive alone, a detail that matters when a hull takes a pounding season after season. The engine room is finished in Awlgrip and ventilated by a dedicated system that keeps temperatures down on long runs at speed. Wiring runs through water resistant connectors with protective boots, a small detail that pays off the first time saltwater finds its way where it should not. None of this shows on a walk through at the dock. All of it shows after five seasons of real use, which is the only test that matters for a boat like this.
A sportfisher built by a yard that has spent decades perfecting exactly this kind of boat.
At 13.9 metres with a 4.7 metre beam and a 1.3 metre draught, the 46 BF sits in the sweet spot of Viking’s range, big enough for real offshore range and small enough to run with a short handed crew. Naval architecture, exterior and interior design all come from Viking’s own in house team, with engineering handled in house as well, keeping the boat’s character consistent from hull form to cockpit layout. Twelve day guests and four sleeping aboard cover most owners’ actual use patterns, rather than space built for occasions that rarely come. For an owner who wants to fish seriously and still bring the family along in comfort, the 46 BF remains one of the more complete answers in its class.
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