VIKING 46 BILLFISH

46 BF

PROGRESSION

NATURAL

he Viking Yacht Company has led the marine industry for 55 years

in all aspects of boat design and construction, committed to

producing innovative new yachts on a consistent basis. So it should

come as no surprise that for every new Viking introduced, our in-house

design and engineering teams have other models waiting for their turn

in the spotlight.

Such is the case with our Billﬁsh series. It is with great pride that

we introduce our 46 Billﬁsh, set to debut at the 2019 Viking Dealer

Meeting & Sea Trial Event, September 9 through 12 in Atlantic City, New

Jersey. At this same event Viking will also unveil its 38 Open Billﬁsh,

the stablemate to the new 38 Billﬁsh that launched at the Viking VIP

Preview in Riviera Beach, Florida, February 1st and 2nd.

“Our history has been to give our owners room to grow within a

particular Viking family of boats, whether you’re talking about our

convertibles, our open express and sport boats or our motor yachts,”

says Viking Design Manager David Wilson. “Now we’re simply following

through with this type of product growth and diversity with the Billﬁsh.

We’re extremely excited, and are sure these boats will meet and exceed

all expectations.”

The 46 BF will excel as either an owner/operator or captained Viking.

Offering simplicity and ease of maintenance, she’s a ready-to-go

ﬁshing machine equipped for inshore and offshore missions as well as a

versatile cruising boat with reliable inboard diesel power.

Cockpit and Command Deck

The 140-square-foot cockpit has room for the entire crew or family.

The cockpit sole is built with a laminated in-deck mounting plate

for ﬁghting chair, rocket launcher or table installations. Standard

equipment and features include a cockpit bait freezer with upper

tray, in-deck insulated ﬁsh boxes port and starboard with overboard

drainage, a walk-through transom door and lift gate, a transom ﬁsh

box and live well, rod holders, tackle storage and fresh and sea-water

wash downs. Two-person, mezzanine-style seats ﬂank the centerline

walkthrough, and there’s refrigerated drink storage in the starboard

mezzanine step, as well as ample general stowage throughout.

The command deck, which can be completely enclosed and air

conditioned, features a salon-like living area with a roomy U-shaped

lounge and hi-lo table and a lounge that extends along the starboard

side. Both seating areas hold rod storage underneath. Like our

legendary Viking convertibles, the 46 Billﬁsh’s ﬂybridge is designed

with a tournament-style center console walk-around helm. The 46

Billﬁsh has Palm Beach-style controls and power-assist hydraulic

steering. Seating includes a single Release Marine teak chair (a second

helm chair is optional) and lounges to port and starboard and a

forward console seat.

Accommodations

Rest up and recharge in the 46 Billﬁsh’s air-conditioned cabin.

Featuring high-gloss teak cabinetry and custom Amtico ﬂooring,

the fully appointed starboard-side galley has an L-shaped Corian

countertop, a two-burner electric stove, a microwave/convection oven,

cabinet storage and under-counter drawer-style refrigeration with

a built-in ice maker. The private head, which is conveniently located

immediately to port of the companionway stairs, has a large walk-in

shower with satin nickel ﬁxtures, an attractive Corian-topped vanity

with sink and storage and a medicine cabinet with mirrored doors.

Easily accessible upper and lower bunks on the port side await weary

anglers, and there’s a hanging locker only a few steps away. The ﬁrst-

class accommodations continue in the private forward stateroom, with

its island queen bed, a hanging locker, upper cabinetry storage and a

ﬂat-screen TV with stereo, speakers and DVD player.

Efﬁcient and Durable

As Viking continues to develop the Billﬁsh series, our building methods

and materials have gained efﬁciency, which adds even more value to

these boats. A modiﬁed vinylester resin is used in the entire hull skin.

End-grain balsa and closed-cell foam are used as coring materials in

selected areas for optimized strength and stiffness while minimizing

weight. The integral ﬁberglass fuel tank, sealed to the hull with resin

foam, is resin infused with balsa coring on all sides for stiffness.

Viking Engineering

The Billﬁsh is designed and built with many of the same mechanical

systems, components and technologies found on larger Vikings.

Examples include the Delta-T engineroom ventilation system and a ﬁre

suppression system that’s automatically or manually operated and tied

into the main engine and generator ignitions.

Running gear includes Class “S” pitch tolerance propellers with

dynamic balancing and bronze struts, seacocks and rudders.

The engineroom, lazarette and forward bilges are painted with Snow

White Awlgrip for increased visibility and ease of maintenance. A large

centerline hatch gives you quick access to the engines and optional

Seakeeper SK 6 gyro. Twin Cummins QSM11 715MHP diesels provide

the standard power for the 46 Billﬁsh, while twin MAN I6-800 CRM

800MHP are optional.

46 BILLFISH

Construction

• Ablative/copolymer

anti-fouling bottom paint,

2 coats, primed

• Awlgrip bronze

thru-hulls throughout

• Awlgrip anchor locker

• Blister resistant modiﬁed

vinylester resin in entire

hull skin

• Composite bulkheads

– main engineroom

bulkhead, aft engine

room bulkhead, rope

locker bulkhead

• Custom blended

polyester resin used

in structural laminates,

topsides, bridges,

and hardtops

• Engineroom, lazarette

and forward

bilge, Awlgrip

• Fiberglass side thru-hulls

• Fresh water tank,

ﬁberglass

• High performance

isophthalic gelcoat

npg superior gloss,

ﬂexibility and outstanding

weathering characteristics

• High gloss

polyurethane boot stripe,

premium paint

• High gloss teak interior

ﬁnish throughout, with

satin nickel hardware

• Holding tank,

integral polyethylene

• Hull, molded ﬁberglass

construction, using closed

cell foam core and

Balsa in selected areas

for optimized strength

and stiffness while

minimizing weight

• Fuel tank, ﬁberglass

infused with ﬁberglass

bafﬂes inside and balsa

coring on sides for

stiffness, sealed to hull

with resin foam

• Molded ﬁberglass

command deck ﬂoor/

engineroom ceiling with

foam core for acoustic

and thermal insulation

• Nonskid for traction

and durability

• Stringers, ﬁberglass with

integrated wire chases in

select areas

Mechanical

• 5 port oil exchange

system, main engines,

transmissions,

and generator

• Air conditioning –

direct expansion

single zone with reverse

cycle heat for interior

climate control

• Bilge pumps linked

into monitoring system

and connected to ﬂoat

switches for automatic

and manual operation

• D/C pressurized fresh

water system with

cockpit freshwater ﬁll and

dockside supply inlet with

pressure reducing valve

• Deck pump out

ﬁtting and direct

overboard pump out

for holding tank

• “Delta T” engineroom

ventilation system with

supply and discharge

fans for proper fresh

air supply and water

intrusion suppression

• Fire suppression

system, automatically or

manually operated and

tied into main engine

and generator ignition

systems with override

• Freshwater supply in

engineroom for general

maintenance and cleaning

• Fuel and oil lines, ﬂexible,

steel reinforced

USCG approved

• Generator mufﬂer, lift

mufﬂer with gas/water

separator

• Hour meters on main

engines and generator

• Internal sea strainers,

basket type, Awlgrip

white – generators &

air conditioning

• External sea strainers,

wedge type, for

main engines

• Main engine mufﬂers,

double lift ﬁberglass with

surge protection

• PEX plumbing, freshwater

system plumbing with

manifold system shut off

in engineroom

• Power assist

hydraulic steering

• Propellers – Class “S”

pitch tolerance (ISO

484/2) and dynamic

balancing. Advanced

design cambered blade

sections for optimum

performance. Nibral alloy

for maximum durability.

• Racor fuel/water

separators for main

engines and generator,

clear bowl type, top

loading for easier

maintenance – includes

vacuum gauge for fuel

ﬁlter restriction,

Awlgrip white

• Rudders, bronze, with

composite rudder bearing

and dripless thru-hull

• Seacocks, bronze, ball

type sea valves and

strainers for all thru-hulls

below the water line,

Awlgrip white

• Shafts – Aquamet 22,

double taper with

machined keyway at main

engine couplings

• Struts, bronze

• Trim tabs, electric,

with LED indicators at

both helms

• Twin diesel engines with

marine grade reduction

gears and trolling valves.

*See manufacturers

information for

speciﬁcations.

• Water heater, quick

recovery, electric

• Y-valve emergency

bilge pumps (2)

Electrical

• 24V DC ship’s

service throughout

• 24V/12V power supply

with breakers on

ﬂybridge for

future electronics

• 110V outlet in engineroom

• Anchor light/

navigation lights

• Batteries, (2)

independent 24V banks

mounted in ﬁberglass

storage boxes (2)

• Battery charger,

dual output with

thermal cutoff

• Battery distribution panel

VIKING 46 BILLFISH

with battery cutoff and

charging system breakers

• Battery parallel system

for main engines and

generator start

• Bonded electrical system

with ground plate

• Color-coded, labeled

and numbered

wiring system with

corresponding drawings

• Dimmers, on interior

lighting in select areas

• Engineroom lights, DC

with switch at helm

• Generator, diesel –

13.5 kW

• Instrument panel

backlights all

electrical panels

• Lighting, LED, recessed in

ceiling, 24V throughout

• Master electrical control

panel located in galley

with 24V and 120V circuit

breakers, individual

switching for shore, or

generator supply and

gauges for electrical

supply, voltmeter,

ampmeter, and frequency

• Receptacles, 120V duplex

with GFCI throughout

• Voltage stabilizer

isolation transformer

for more consistent,

cleaner voltage

Flybridge

• Air horns, trumpet style

• Compass, ﬂush mounted

at helm, lighted

• Engine start/stop

• Fiberglass helm pod with

stainless steel steering

wheel and Palm Beach

style controls and station

active keypad

• Fire system control with

automatic and manual

discharge and override

system located at console

• Furuno RD-33 depth/

temperature gauge and

ICOM VHF radio

• Helm chair, Release Teak

ladder back (1)

• Instrumentation based on

standard engine package

• LED spreader lights (with

optional hardtop)

• Radar pod (with

optional hardtop)

• Tricolor overhead lights

at helm (2) (with

optional hardtop)

• Trim tab controls with

LED position indicator at

helm; (2) radio boxes

Command Deck

• Center engineroom hatch

• Fiberglass enclosure,

3-sided

• Overhead lights

• Port side U-shaped

lounge seating, with

bolstered white vinyl

cushions, and ﬁberglass

hi-low table, electrically

actuated for engine

access with built in

rod storage

• Starboard side bench

seating with rod storage

with bolstered white

vinyl cushions,

electrically actuated

for engine access

• Stereo speakers, tied into

stereo system in cabin

with volume control at

upper helm

• Windshield, front

and sides

Cockpit

• Boarding box, ﬁberglass

with nonskid, lift up top

and storage

• Cable TV and telephone

connections wired to

a home run, RG6 TV

cable to accommodate

satellite system, Phone

cable is CAT-5 to

accommodate current

data phone systems

• Cockpit bait freezer with

upper tray

• Dockside electric

connection – 50

amp/220V electric,

located under

forward gunwale

• Dockside water

connection with pressure

reducing valve under

forward gunwale

• Fishboxes, insulated,

port and starboard,

with hatches and drains

plumbed to automatic

sump pump out

• Fresh water wash down

with hose bib located

under forward gunwale

• Gaskets for all lids, doors

and hatches

• Insulated storage in port

mezzanine step

• Laminated mounting

plate in deck for future

ﬁghting chair or table

• Lazarette hatch for

inspection of aft bilge

• Live well in molded

transom ﬁshbox

• Nonskid deck

• Refrigerated storage in

starboard mezzanine step

• Rod holders, (4) stainless

steel, ﬂush mounted

• Seat cushions on freezer

and tackle locker

• Seawater wash down

with pump in engineroom

and supply under

forward gunwale

• Self bailing cockpit with

large cockpit scuppers

• Stainless steel cleats and

hawse pipes

• Stainless steel gas

pistons on deck hatches

and lids

• Stereo speakers powered

by interior stereo, same

zone as command deck

• Straps with padding to

keep transom door and

gate open

• Transom swim step at

transom door

• Tricolor LED lighting

under coaming

• Tricolor LED lighting

under ﬂybridge overhang

• Walk-through transom

door with lift gate

Galley

• Aluminum cabin door,

access to command deck

• Countertop, polished

sandalwood-color Corian,

stainless sink, with

brushed nickel faucet

• Electric 2 burner

recessed stove

• Exhaust fan

• Flooring, Amtico vinyl

• Headliner, Majilite,

natural color, 1/8” foam &

tricot backing

• Lights, overhead

LED lighting

• Main electrical service

panel, AC/DC, backlit for

easy viewing

• Microwave/convection

oven located in upper

galley cabinet

• Refrigerator/freezer,

under counter drawer

style, with built-in

ice maker

• Storage cabinets in

upper galley, with

varnished doors,

ﬁnished maple interior

• Storage cabinets and

drawers in lower galley,

ﬁnished maple interior

• Water tank level gauge

Master Stateroom

(Forward)

• Air conditioning with

reverse cycle heat and

temperature control

(services whole interior)

• Bed, island queen,

with inner spring

mattress, drawers in

face, storage underneath

• Bedspread – quilted,

designer style with

pillows and shams (2),

ﬁtted sheet set

• Flooring, Amtico vinyl

• Hanging lockers (2),

maple lined, with drawer

storage below

• Hatch, Bomar, foredeck

hatch with OceanAir

screen and shade system

• Headliner, Majilite, natural

color, 1/8” foam & tricot

backing, throughout

• Lighting, 24V, overhead

recessed in headliner

• Starboard upper

storage cabinetry

• Stereo system with

speakers, CD/DVD player

and ﬂat screen TV

Head

• Air conditioning/heat

with vent in sofﬁt

• Countertop and sink,

Corian, polished

sandalwood color, with

brushed nickel faucet

• Exhaust fan

• Flooring, Amtico vinyl

• Freshwater electric head

with holding tank and

overboard discharge

• Lighting, 24V, recessed in

sofﬁt and headliner

• Lower vanity with storage

• Receptacle, 120V,

GFCI protected

• Shower light

• Stall shower, ﬁberglass

with satin nickel ﬁxtures

and drain to automatic

sump pump in bilge

• Tower bars and rings,

brushed nickel

• Upper medicine cabinet

with mirrored doors

and storage

Miscellaneous

• Anchor – constructed with

a high tensile, corrosion

resistant aluminum

magnesium alloy

• Anchor locker with access

from foredeck

• Anchor rode, 200’ with

12’ chain

• Bow rail, anodized

aluminum, brushed ﬁnish

• Fire extinguishers –

2.5 lb portable (3)

• Freshwater supply in

anchor locker for general

maintenance and cleaning

• Fuel

• Holding tank monitor

• Mooring lines,

braided nylon (6)

• Open bunks: upper

and lower bunks

with wrapped foam

mattresses, pillows and

toss pillows

• Sacriﬁcial Anode

• Stainless steel bow,

spring, and stern

cleats thru-bolted to

backing plates

• USB Recepticals, galley

and stateroom

• Viking one year limited

warranty (available

upon request)

• Viking Smart

Décor package

• Water delivery kit with

tool set (N)

SPECIFICATION

HIGHLIGHTS

Length Overall

45’ 6” 13.87 m

Length

Waterline

40’ 4” 12.29 m

Beam Overall

15’ 4” 4.67 m

Deadrise

at Transom

11.9 deg

Draft 4’ 1” 1.24 m

Freeboard

Forward

5’ 8” 1.73 m

Freeboard Aft

2’ 8” 0.81 m

Height

Waterline

to Top of

Flybridge Hard

To p

15’ 7” 4.75 m

Height

Waterline

to Top of

Flybridge Hard

Top Masthead

Light

18’ 7” 5.66 m

Displacement

with fuel and

water

42,865 lbs.

19,443 kg

Fuel Capacity 632 gal. 2,392 l

Water Capacity 99 gal. 375 l

Holding Tank

Capacity

51 gal. 193 l

Cockpit Area

140 sq. ft.

13.0 sq. m

he Viking Yacht Company is located on

the Bass River, a winding, marsh-lined

tributary, which feeds into the Mullica River

and ﬂows into the Great Bay. Building a better

boat every day has been Viking’s philosophy

for more than a half century, and explains why

Viking rules the industry today in performance,

innovation, engineering and luxury. And

Viking will also lead tomorrow because its

commitment to excellence is reﬂected in the

“Viking Difference.”

Family Business: Brothers Bill and Bob Healey

founded the Viking Yacht Company in 1964

and it remains family owned and operated,

with Bill’s son, Patrick, currently serving as

CEO and President. Robert Healey Jr., who

is Bob’s son, is the Executive Co-Chairman

of the Viking Group, which manages all

Viking entities, large investment portfolios

and commercial and residential real estate

interests. Viking Yachts is a debt free

company and answers only to its unwavering

commitment to design and build the ﬁnest

boats money can buy.

State-of-the-Art-Facility: Our modern

manufacturing facility is equipped with the

latest technology and machinery and deﬁnes

the cutting edge of yacht building with

multiple CNC routers and computer operated

ﬁve-axis proﬁling machines. Our talented and

skilled work force is equally dynamic.

The 90 Percent Factor: Other than a few major

components, such as engines and appliances,

virtually every part of a Viking is designed and

manufactured on the premises. Whether it is a

ﬁberglass fuel tank or a wiring harness labeled

every eight inches with its function, you can be

sure of incomparable quality.

Front and Center: New product is the pulse of

an engineering-driven company. Viking has the

youngest ﬂeet in the marine industry and new

models are introduced regularly.

Quality Control: With multiple production

lines, Viking builds yachts from 38 to 100 feet.

By manufacturing most of the components in

house, Viking has an inherent quality control

advantage. Each yacht is thoroughly

inspected by dedicated personnel during

the build process. This attention to detail

ensures greater reliability, safety and

customer satisfaction.

Finest Service: Experienced service personnel

with an intimate knowledge of on-board

systems stand behind every Viking Yacht. You

never go to sea alone when you own a Viking.

Viking Yacht Service Center & Viking

International Yacht Center: Located on the

Intracoastal Waterway in Riviera Beach,

Florida, and just minutes from Palm Beach

Inlet, our two modern service yards handle

warranty, repairs, and major renovations.

Staffed by Viking-trained professionals,

Viking is the only manufacturer to provide

its owners with satellite facilities solely for

their convenience.

Preferred Insurance Risk: Vikings are highly

regarded by insurance carriers.

Resale: Top-shelf engineering enables Vikings

to deliver value, not only when you are using it,

but at resale time as well.

Vertical Integration: To complement the

Viking experience, we have created two

sister companies. Palm Beach Towers designs

and crafts the ﬁnest aluminum tuna towers,

custom railing, ﬁberglass hardtops, drop-

down electronic boxes, ﬂush-mounted electric

teaser reels, and a host of other specialized

items. Atlantic Marine Electronics is the

premier source for Viking installed navigation,

communication and entertainment equipment.

By specifying Palm Beach Towers and Atlantic

Marine Electronics for your accessories, you

are assured one-stop shopping and will take

delivery of your new Viking turnkey ready.

Total Focus: Continuous development with

innovative details is the hallmark of a leading

edge company and every model we build

represents an unyielding commitment to build

a better boat every day.

Lead Not Follow: Viking raises the bar

by incorporating the best in design and

performance. From technical achievements like

resin infused construction, composite material

schedules and model tank testing to designer

furnishings and exquisite joinery, Vikings are

the epitome of luxury and seagoing excellence.

See for yourself why Viking craftsmanship and

blue-water performance are the standards

by which other boats are judged. Please

contact your Viking dealer to arrange a factory

tour and sea trial at your convenience and

experience the “Viking Difference.”

THE VIKING

DIFFERENCE

Please contact your Viking dealer to arrange a sea trial and a tour of our

modern facility on the Bass River near Atlantic City.

Route 9, On the Bass River • P.O. Box 308 • New Gretna, NJ 08224

Phone: 609.296.6000 • Fax: 609.296.3956 • vikingyachts.com

The right is reserved to make changes, without notice, at any time, in equipment, materials,

prices and speciﬁcations. Accommodation drawings and photos may show optional equipment.

Performance may vary depending upon conditions.