2005 Viking 48' (14.63 m) 48 Convertible
Sabine Pass, Texas, United States
Beer-A-Cuda
For Sale
Flag of Registry: United States
- Sport Fishing / Convertible Boats
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: VKY48447J405
- Stock #: BRA8178-MSCHULZE
FEATURES: |
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CAT C18 Powered (Low Hour) |
Starlink |
Two Stateroom |
Garmin Electronics |
Date Listed: 10/25/2024 |
$ 565,000 USD
€ 523,688 Euros
$ 781,110 CAD
£ 437,113 GBP
Description
2005 Viking 48 Convertible "Beer-A-Cuda"
Step aboard the 'Beer-a-cuda,' a 2005 Viking 48 Convertible that embodies luxury and performance. Powered by CAT C18 engines, this yacht is built for serious cruising and fishing. Equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin electronics and seamless Starlink connectivity, you'll stay connected and navigate with ease. The interior boasts two spacious staterooms, providing comfortable accommodations for family and friends. Whether you're chasing trophy fish or enjoying a sunset cruise, 'Beer-a-cuda' is your gateway to unforgettable adventures on the water! Contact the listing broker, Max Schulze, to schedule your private showing.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: VKY48447J405
Official Number: 1185029
Stock #: BRA8178-MSCHULZE
LOA: 48' 10'' (14.88 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2005
Beam: 16' 6''
Draft Max: 4' 9''
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 4
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 34 Knots
Cruise Speed: 28 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 1010 Gallons (3823.26 Liters)
Fresh Water: 175 Gallons (662.45 Liters)
Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)
Displacement: 56450 lbs
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C-18
- Engine Year: 2005
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1015.00
- Power KW: 756.89
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3000.00
- Hours Date: 10-24-2024
- Serial Number: CKH00737
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C-18
- Engine Year: 2005
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1015.00
- Power KW: 756.89
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3000.00
- Hours Date: 10-24-2024
- Serial Number: CKH00738
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Overview
As you step aboard, you'll be greeted by a spacious cockpit designed for fishing and entertaining. The main salon features panoramic windows, providing views and abundant natural light. You'll find a comfortable seating area and a well-equipped galley, perfect for preparing meals while on the water.
Moving below deck, the vessel offers two appointed staterooms, each with generous storage and comfortable bedding. The master stateroom boasts an ensuite head, while the guest stateroom is thoughtfully designed for friends or family.
With its powerful CAT C18 engines, advanced Garmin electronics, and reliable Starlink connectivity. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this vessel—schedule a showing today!
Salon
- Air conditioning: w/ reverse cycle heat that circulates from concealed registers behind the valances
- Carpeting: wall-to-wall w/ lead lined padding for sound absorption
- Cocktail table
- Finished teak on aft face of galley island & dinette
- Fixed, frameless side windows: w/ tinted, tempered glass for style, natural lighting, & privacy
- Teak cabinetry: w/ drawers
- L-shaped sofa camel ultraleather w/ rod storage underneath
- Lighting: overhead Halogen lights with dimmer switch & indirect decorative rope lighting behind valances, 24V / 120V
- Main electrical service panel: AC/DC, backlit for easier viewing
- Sliding salon door: molded fiberglass door w/ window & teak interior finish
- Upholstery & window treatments w/Beige cloth and black/gold piping
- Hunter Douglas Sheer blinds
- Teak & Holly Amtico flooring at salon door entrance
- 40" TCL Smart TV, Sound Bar with Bose Speaker
Galley
- Dinette table: teak, high-gloss finish w/ single teak pedestal,
- Electric range: 3-burner, Kenyon glass top
- Electrical sub-panel: for galley appliances, port staterooms and water tank gauge
- Exhaust fan: high velocity
- Galley countertop: high-gloss, bone color Corian
- Garbage disposal in sink
- Lights: overhead Halogen recessed lights w/dimmer switch
- Teak and Holly Amtico floor
- Refrigerator & freezer: Sub-Zero, large capacity, deep-drawer under-counter style w/ varnished teak faces
- Microwave Sharp Carousel/ convection oven: located in upper portside galley cabinet above sink
- Sink: bone color Corian recessed in countertop w/ biscuit galley faucet
- Storage cabinets: in upper galley, varnished teak doors w/ teak faced deep, pullout drawers w/ aircraft style slides for smooth movement & latches to keep drawers in place while underway
- Storage cabinets & drawers: in lower galley, varnished teak doors & faces w/ stowage for stove lids, utensils, & other items
- Fire Extinguisher
- Water tank level gauge & pump indicator: located in galley sub-panel
- Fluorescent lighted mirror backsplash in galley
Companionway
- Bilge areas: w/ access hatches, lighted & gel-coated white for easier maintenance & cleaning
- Carpeted steps from galley through companionway
- Central vacuum unit connection: w/ accessories
- Wrapped hatch Carpeting
- Laundry center: w/ Kenmore stackable washer & dryer behind teak door
- Lighting: overhead Halogen lights recessed in headliner
- Storage cabinet: above steps, varnished teak face
Master Stateroom
- Air conditioning: w/ reverse cycle heat w/ temperature control
- Bomar Hatch
- Hanging locker: teak, maple-lined & spacious
- Island double bed: w/ mattress & lift up top w/ gas pistons & maple-lined storage underneath
- Wrapped hatch carpeting
- Lighting: overhead Halogen lights/dimmers & decorative indirect rope lighting from
- Reading lights: overhead w/ separate switches
- Fire Extinguisher in closet
Master Head
- Air conditioning/heat: w/ vent in soffit
- Amtico teak and holly flooring
- Vacu-flush electric head: w/ discharge to overboard or holding tanks
- Exhaust fan: w/ vent in soffit
- Lights: overhead Halogen lights recessed in soffit & in ceiling
- Linen storage
- Lower vanity: w/ teak face
- Medicine cabinet: w/ mirrored doors
- One-piece molded bone Corian countertop: w/rounded edges & w/ bone sink w/ brass faucet
- Shower light
- Stall shower: fiberglass w/ brass shower fixtures & w/ drain to automatic sump pump in bilge
- Towel bar & ring, solid brass
- Wallpaper border
- Bomar hatch
Port Stateroom
- Air conditioning: w/ reverse cycle heat w/ temperature control
- Sham, Bedspreads: quilted, designer brown/gold tones (twin)
- Hanging locker: cedar-lined & spacious
- Lighting: overhead halogen lights & courtesy rope lighting underneath lower bunk rail
- Storage drawer: located under hanging locker
- Upper & lower berths: wide bunks w/ lift up lower bunk top & maple-lined storage underneath
- Wrapped hatch carpeting
Port Head
- Amtico teak and holly flooring
- Wallpaper Border
- One-piece molded vanilla Corian countertop: w/rounded edges & w/ bone sink w/ brass faucet
- Shower light
- Stall shower: fiberglass w/ brass shower fixtures & w/ drain to automatic sump
- Bomar hatch
Cockpit
- Cabinet: w/ storage for gaffs and/or other accessories located under port forward gunwale
- 50 amp / 220 volt electric retractable Glendinning Cablemaster, located in starboard cabinet under forward gunwale
- Dockside water connection: w/ pressure reducing valve in port or starboard cabinet under gunwale
- Engine room access: w/ door & w/ non-slip steps to engine room
- Extended flybridge overhang to reduce sun glare w/ recessed colored LED lights underneath
- Freshwater wash down: w/ hose bib located in cabinet under forward gunwale
- Gaskets for all lids, doors & access doors
- Grabrails at cockpit haunch
- Chilled insulated drink box in salon step for direct access from cockpit
- Ladder to flybridge: one-piece, anodized aluminum w/ non-skid treads
- Large, deep drop-in freezer to port cabinet in mezz
- Lazarette hatch: w/ access to steering, trim tabs, drain pumps, & spare prop storage
- Molded in tackle center: w/ bait prep station featuring cutting board w/ custom fitted lid, tackle cabinet w/ pullout drawers & push release door below
- Molded in-deck storage boxes: on either side of fishbox for optional livewell and/or ice box
- Recessed in-deck fish box: insulated & removable w/ pump out & drain plate w/ large holes for easy pump-out & cleaning
- Recessed, stainless steel cleats & hawse pipes
- Rod holders, (4): Rupp stainless steel & flush-mounted
- Rounded cockpit coaming for comfort
- Sea water washdown: w/ pump in engine room & supply at cabinet under forward gunwale
- Self-bailing cockpit: w/ large scuppers
- Stainless steel gas springs: on all hatches & lids
- Storage locker: w/ shelf & push release door molded port side of salon steps
- Walk-through transom door: w/ lift gate
- Armstrong 3 step Aluminum ladder in lazzarette
- Colored LED lights under gunnel
Fishing Equipment
- Bluewater Fighting Chair mounted in cockpit w/ modified offset station, 4 flush mounted screwless rod holders on rocket launcher and cover
- Plumbed & wired baitwell in cockpit sole
- Fresh/Salt water washdown systems
- (5) S.S. Rod Holders gunwale mounted in cockpit coaming
- (1) Fish box
- Rupp triple spreader outriggers port/stbd
- Stainless ½
- Halyard outrigger guides
- Ocean LED 3010 Underwater lights (2)
Flybridge, Hardtop
- Cat backup controls
- Controls: top mounted single lever electronic controls
- Costa, strata glass upgrade for 3 sided enclosure, front/sides
- Custom Helm Pod
- Extended overhang: for extra room to move around behind helm & companion seats w/ anodized aluminum aft railing and 6 rod holders
- Fuel gauge: located in cabinet at console
- Handrails: powder-coated aluminum effectively positioned above ladder to bridge & at helm
- Helm seat: companion seat, Bluewater teak chairs, teak ladder back w/ 4" pedestals & removable cushions & covers, adjustable
- Recessed electronics boxes in console
- L-shaped lounge: forward of console, straight lounge to starboard, w/ vinyl covered foam cushions, hinged for access to storage underneath
- Molded spreader colored LED lights in Viking Hardtop
- Push knob catches for electronic boxes
- Recessed radio box: large radio box on port side of console w/ switch panel inside
- Safety rail: at entrance hatch to flybridge, anodized aluminum
- Starboard jump seat: aft facing seat at aft end of starboard lounge
- Top-loading, insulated soda-box: under starboard jump seat
- Under helm access: w/ lights & storage room
Hull & Deck
- Fiberglass freshwater tank, reinforced
- Fiberglass fuel tank: w/ fiberglass baffles inside & balsa coring on sides for stiffness, sealed to hull w/ a resin foam
- Solid reinforced keel
- Anchor: Plow style chrome w/spare danforth anchor
- Anchor locker: w/ access from foredeck
- Anchor rode
- Bow pulpit: molded fiberglass w/ non-skid & stainless steel anchor chute
- Bow rail: anodized aluminum, brushed finish
- Grabrails: powder-coated aluminum & mounted to both sides of bridge
Electrical
- 110V outlet: in engine room on aft bulkhead
- 24 / 12V Power supply: w/ breakers on flybridge for future electronics
- 24 volt DC ship's service throughout
- Batteries, (4): independent 24V banks mounted in 2 fiberglass storage boxes, 8 total maintenance free (1 box ship start/ 1 box gen & ship service)
- Battery chargers
- Battery parallel system: for main engines & generator start
- Color-coded, labeled & numbered wiring system: w/ corresponding drawings
- Blower fans
- Generator, Onan diesel: 17 kW, E-QD (electronic quiet diesel) Series
- Engine room lights: AC & DC w/ switch at engine room entrance
- Engine room gauges
- Glendinning cablemaster, (1): w/ 3 wire grounded cord
- Master electrical control panel: located in salon w/ 24V / 120V circuit breakers,
- Receptacles: 120 volt duplex w/ GFI throughout
- Voltage stabilizer isolation transformers: for more consistent, cleaner voltage
- Shore Power Cord (1) 80 w/50 amp
Engine/Mechanical
- CAT C18 / 1015HP
- Fuel Priming Pumps 24V
- Onan 17Kw Generator
Electronics
- VHF (2) ICOM M602 Radio
- Garmin GPSmap 7612 (2) MFDs
- Maretron DSM570
- Depth Sounder Garmin GMI-10 digital depth display
- Starlink
- Side Power Controls
- Simrad Autopilot Display
- (2) Icom M602 VHF Radios with Shakespeare antennas
- (2) Garmin GPS Plotters
- KVH SAT TV
- Furuno Radar
- Digital Caterpillar Engine Displays
- Simrad Autopilot
- Fusion Stereo Display at helm
- JL Speakers in bridge
- Bennett trim tabs
- Upgraded Monitor System from Viking
- Ritchie Compass
- 2 Shakespeare VHF Antennas
- 2 engine room cameras feed into Furuno Stbd side screen
- CAT engine controls
- Bennett Trim Tab indicators (new)
- Airmar R599 3 kw
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About
Yacht Broker's Perspective
Presenting a 2005 Viking 48 Convertible, equipped with dependable CAT engines. This boat offers a spacious layout ideal for fishing and cruising. The Starlink and Garmin electronics are functional, enhancing your experience on the water. While it shows some signs of age, it holds great potential for those looking to create lasting memories on the water.
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Max Schulze.
We look forward to working with you!
Max Schulze
Yacht Broker
1200 Marina Bay Dr.
Kemah TX 77565 USA
Office: (409) 407-5470
Fax: (409) 741-8714
Cell: (713) 560-5381
Email: mschulze@galatiyachts.com
Max graduated from The University of Houston with a degree in Petroleum Geology. During summer breaks, he was employed as the manager of Huletts Landing Marina in Lake George, NY. Not only did his experience working at the marina include running the docks, launching boats, and winterizing the boats for storage, but it also involved diligent customer service for everyday boaters. Max spent many years at the marina as he vacationed at his grandmother’s summer home. His background and knowledge from Hulett’s Marina gave Max the perfect prerequisite to join Team Galati’s customer service team in Galveston, TX.
Max grew up on the north side of Houston, located on Lake Houston. He spent his youth fishing and kayaking with his four brothers and also had the opportunity to join close family friends on deep-sea fishing trips to Port Aransas and Cabo San Lucas on a regular basis, where he became a junior angler.
His aptitude for networking is apparent — whatever the prospect's desire is, from pleasure boating to serious sportfishing, Max can assist and guide you through the process. His patience, work ethic, and experience will ensure anyone wanting to buy or sell a yacht the best and most professional experience.