38'Viking vs. 39'Hatteras FB

[tabasco]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Baydivot]

my dad has a 45 viking with the 6-71s jts and i think that we have had it up to about 30kt but we normally cruise at 26 in the sound

[dealmaker]

The 38 viking is the largest 38 in its class. It is actually a much larger boat than any other 38 on the water. The LOA is 43' 6" and the difference is not just from adding the pulpit.

I have a highly upgraded 1990 (about 1000 hours on 6-71TI) that I am selling. I really love this boat. I don't know how much faster it would be with a repower, but 24 knots is a fast cruise with clean bottom, without full fuel, water and offshore gear. Loaded up is a few kts slower.

I highly recommend this boat. It is very solid, great layout, well made and great lines.