38'Viking vs. 39'Hatteras FB

tabasco · 10-25-2009, 08:58 PM

both with 6-71's, prob need repower. Good and bad about either? Range/repower options/etc. Can either of these be pushed to 28kt cruise or better with new power and still have OK ride? Can you cut the keel off that Hatt to get a few kts?? thanks. tom

54bullwinkle · 10-25-2009, 09:35 PM

The vike will cruise 24 and the hat 22 even with a rebuild.
The 6-71's are good motors. These prob have the TI versions which were 450 hp.

Both are good solid boats

Never heard of cutting the keel off an old Hat. Wouldnt recommend it unless you speak to someone who has done it.

Halfseas · 10-26-2009, 09:30 PM

I have a 39 Hatteras express. A freind of mine owns a 48 Viking and tells me often that my Hatteras rides better than his Viking.
The keel adds to the ride IMHO. Tracks perfectly in a downsea.

tabasco · 10-27-2009, 07:47 PM

anyone with any experience with the 38'Viking? Seems like maybe a good one to replace the tired 6-71's with some 450cummins? Just wanted some info on the ride of the hull or would you just look for 43'Viking? thanks for info...

hobie2 · 10-28-2009, 10:04 AM

you should take a look at my 41 viking. both 671 tib's were just fully rebuilt and are running well. you could replace them but no reason. rigged and ready to offshore fish and i will deliver it where ever it sells. send me a PM.

Boat for Sale: 1989 41 Viking - "HOBIE II"

Greg S · 11-06-2009, 01:53 PM

Either boat can run over 30 Kts with a repower, typically the viking is a faster boat.. I have a customer with a 41 Hatt, that runs just over 30 Kts with 450 Cummins..Pick the one you like best.

10-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
tabasco Got fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: florida Posts: 189 Credits: 1,927.0	38 viking?? anyone with any experience with the 38'Viking? Seems like maybe a good one to replace the tired 6-71's with some 450cummins? Just wanted some info on the ride of the hull or would you just look for 43'Viking? thanks for info...

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10-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
54bullwinkle Salon puppy Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 118 Credits: 538.6	The vike will cruise 24 and the hat 22 even with a rebuild. The 6-71's are good motors. These prob have the TI versions which were 450 hp. Both are good solid boats Never heard of cutting the keel off an old Hat. Wouldnt recommend it unless you speak to someone who has done it.

10-26-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
Halfseas Newbie on board Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N42 04 W70 44 Posts: 11 Credits: 5,660.6	I have a 39 Hatteras express. A freind of mine owns a 48 Viking and tells me often that my Hatteras rides better than his Viking. The keel adds to the ride IMHO. Tracks perfectly in a downsea.

10-28-2009, 10:04 AM	#5
hobie2 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington, DC / Bethany Beach, DE Posts: 266 Credits: 1,422.0 Boat: Hobie II Home Port: Indian River Inlet Occupation: Finance	you should take a look at my 41 viking. both 671 tib's were just fully rebuilt and are running well. you could replace them but no reason. rigged and ready to offshore fish and i will deliver it where ever it sells. send me a PM. Boat for Sale: 1989 41 Viking - "HOBIE II"

11-06-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
Greg S I Need More Posts Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 8 Credits: 63.4	Either boat can run over 30 Kts with a repower, typically the viking is a faster boat.. I have a customer with a 41 Hatt, that runs just over 30 Kts with 450 Cummins..Pick the one you like best.