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1992 Viking 53 Convertible “Pura Vida” 1992 Viking 53 Convertible

54 ft · Kemah, TX

$310,000

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Starboard Profile of Viking 53 Convertible

Description

Pura Vida is a meticulously maintained 1992 Viking 53 Convertible that seamlessly combines classic design elements with modern upgrades. This vessel has undergone extensive enhancements, including updated Garmin electronics, FLIR night vision capabilities, Starlink satellite communication, a newer generator, and a variety of mechanical improvements, ensuring reliability and performance on the water.

The thoughtfully designed interior features a spacious three-stateroom layout that comfortably accommodates up to six guests, complemented by an inviting salon that enhances the onboard experience. The well-equipped fishing cockpit is tailored for serious anglers, making Pura Vida an exceptional choice for those seeking a proven Viking ready for her next owner.

The combination of her impressive upgrades and spacious accommodations positions Pura Vida as a standout option in the sport fishing category. This vessel is not just a yacht; it's a well-crafted investment ready to embark on new adventures.

  • All exterior cushions replaced in 2026.
  • Spare set of props
  • Original Viking books/manuals included
  • Bottom job, rudders replaced, seacock replaced in 11/2025

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$310,000
Year
1992
Make
Viking
Model
53 Convertible
Condition
Used
Type
Sports Fishing Boats, Convertible Boats
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Kemah, TXApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
53.58 ft (16.3 m)
Nominal Length
53 ft (16.2 m)
Beam
16.58 ft (5.05 m)
Draft
4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Displacement
63,500 lb (28,803 kg) · Dry Load

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
1,640 hp
Total Hours
10,391 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine 1
MAN D2840LXE · 820 hp · 5,236 hrs · 1991 · Inboard
Engine 2
MAN D2840LXE · 820 hp · 5,155 hrs · 1991 · Inboard

Tankage

Fuel
1,120 gal (4,240 L) · 1 tank
Fresh Water
200 gal (757 L) · 1 tank
Holding
75 gal (284 L) · 1 tank

Accommodations

Cabins
3
Heads
2

Full Details

Accommodations & Walkthrough

Sleeps 6 in 3 staterooms, settee sleeps 2 to accommodate 8 guests.

This 53' Viking has the three (3) stateroom, two (2) head layout. Entering through the sliding door to salon, the AC/DC electrical panel is enclosed in two smoke plexy doors. Forward on the starboard is the entertainment center. Forward is the wet bar with a sink and storage for bottles and glasses. To port is a large L-shaped sofa with fold-out sleeper and a clear plexy coffee table. Forward to port is a bar counter top with overhead lighting. The dinette with storage under and above is located starboard. Forward is the television and a large storage cabinet. To port is the galley equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stainless steel sink, garbage disposal, convection microwave, stove top and stowage areas above. As you continue down the companionway, the master stateroom is to starboard with an en-suite head, shower, vanity, medicine cabinet and storage cabinets. Across the companionway to port is the VIP stateroom with over/under bunks, a hanging locker, drawers under bunk and reading lights. Forward to port is the guest head with shower and double entry doors. Farther forward to port is a Kenmore over/under washer/dryer with extra hanging space. In the fore-peak is a guest stateroom with over/under bunks, hanging locker, reading lights and storage.

Garmin Electronics & Navigational Equipment

  • Garmin GPSMAP 7612 – 12" Multifunction Chartplotter
  • Garmin GPSMAP 7612xsv – 12" Multifunction Chartplotter with Integrated Sonar
  • Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv Touch – 12" Touchscreen Multifunction Chartplotter with Sonar
  • Garmin GPSMAP 1243 – 12" Multifunction Chartplotter
  • Garmin GSD 26 – Advanced CHIRP Sonar Module
  • Garmin GMR Fantom 54 – 4' Solid-State Radar with 50-Watt Output
  • Garmin AIS 600 – Automatic Identification System Transceiver
  • Garmin NMEA 2000 Network Integration
  • Integrated GPS Navigation and Chartplotting
  • CHIRP Sonar Capabilities
  • Radar and AIS Integration

Vessel Upgrades, Improvements & Maintenance

2020–20262026
  • Annual engine service performed
  • Exhaust system repairs
  • Starter relay replacement
  • Battery cable corrections and electrical repairs
  • Amplifier and miscellaneous electrical work
  • Replacement fuel cap
  • Fire protection systems inspected and confirmed current
  • Custom circuit breaker panel installed under Helm
2025
  • Major engine service performed
  • Bridge air conditioning work
  • Air conditioning system inspected and serviced
  • AC unit in brow on Helm replaced
  • Helm chair inserts replaced
  • Garmin engine room camera added
  • Underwater lighting upgraded
  • New FLIR thermal imaging system
  • Bottom job performed
  • Rudders and seacocks serviced
  • New marine head pump installed
  • Existing head pump repaired and retained as a spare
  • New batteries installed
2024
  • Fourth Garmin multifunction display added
  • Stern fire suppression system installed
  • Fire protection systems inspected and certified
  • Helm pump replaced
  • Stereo amplifier upgraded
  • Helm and gauge improvements
  • Windlass electrical work
  • Helm fan improvements
  • Starlink satellite internet installation
  • Electronic system improvements and upgrades
  • Steering pump replaced
2023
  • New helm gauges and instrument panel
  • New air conditioning system installed
  • Seawater Pro watermaker installed
  • Windlass work performed
  • Radar system upgraded/replaced
  • Additional air conditioning service
2022
  • Starboard transmission replaced
  • Bridge windshield replaced
  • Bottom job performed
  • Gelcoat repairs
  • Propeller work
  • New zincs installed
  • Screen repairs
  • Starboard engine fuel cooler replaced
  • Port engine fuel cooler replaced
  • Fish box macerator pump replaced
  • Engine cooler installation and impeller service
  • New 21.5 kW Phaser generator installed
  • Marine head pedestal and pump work
2021
  • TracVision satellite TV system installed
  • Life raft inspected and certified
  • Engine room lighting upgraded
  • Forward stateroom LED lighting upgraded
  • Transducer installation
  • Underwater lighting installed
  • Air conditioning pump replaced
  • Electric door repairs
2020
  • Engine oil leak repairs
  • Port engine fuel leak repairs
  • Injector lines removed, serviced, painted, and reinstalled
  • Fighting chair added
Additional Maintenance Information
  • Extensive diesel engine maintenance records available
  • Approximately 10 years of service history available, including records from previous owners
  • Professionally washed approximately every two weeks
  • Waxed approximately every two months
  • Captain-maintained vessel

Salon

  • Convertible L-settee with acrylic table and accent pillows
  • L-dinette with storage underneath and acrylic table
  • Antenna and speaker control system, Sony DVD player/changer; Onkyo amplifier
  • Central vacuum system
  • Silhouette blinds on windows
  • Overhead acrylic handrail centerline
  • Recessed overhead lighting
  • Teak cabinetry and paneling throughout
  • Wet bar with bottle locker below
  • Smoke alarms and stereo speakers
  • Custom Fabric covered end table built in with storage

Galley

  • Amtico flooring in galley
  • Single stainless steel sink with single faucet
  • GE refrigerator/freezer with ice maker
  • Princess Ceran two-burner electric range with covering board
  • Sharp Carousel II microwave/convection oven
  • Garbage disposal
  • Kenmore heavy-duty washer and dryer in companionway
  • Teak raised panel cabinets
  • Overcounter fluorescent lights
  • Coffeemaker

Master Stateroom

  • Island queen-size berth with two storage drawers below
  • Two nightstands with lamps and storage drawers
  • Television
  • Overhead lighting
  • Teak cabinetry with six drawers; wardrobe with shelves
  • Private ensuite head and shower stall with two acrylic towel racks, overhead lighting, hatch light, linoleum on floor with throw rug, wastebasket and shell picture.

VIP Stateroom

  • Over/under bunks with storage drawers below bottom berth
  • Lighted hanging locker w/accommodation space AC/DC breaker panel & cedar lined
  • Recessed lighting
  • Overhead hatch light w/screen
  • Seascape picture
  • Reading lamps
  • Stereo speaker controls
  • Air Conditioning
  • Stereo controls

Guest Stateroom

  • Offset over/under bunks with storage below bottom berth
  • Cedar-lined hanging locker, lighted
  • Stereo and air conditioning controls
  • Reading lights
  • Built-in vanity with storage drawers
  • Overhead escape hatch w/screen
  • Anchor locker access doors
  • Head access door
  • Matte-finish teak paneling throughout

Deck

  • White gelcoat with black boot stripe
  • Molded rub rail with stainless steel rub rail
  • Port and starboard cockpit flood lights, navigation lights
  • Spreader lights
  • Storage compartments in cockpit area
  • Fortress anchor, Bow pulpit and rails
  • 12V DC electric windlass with chain and rope
  • Anchor platform fitted with chute and roller
  • Marquipt electric aluminum dinghy davit & dinghy cradle
  • (2) pedestal helm chairs on bridge
  • Longitudinal bench seat to port with rod storage underneath with cushions
  • Molded L-settee forward of helm console with storage underneath & Cushions
  • Molded drink box &storage compartments forward on bridge
  • Fresh and raw water washdowns in cockpit
  • Cannister liferaft mounted on bow deck
  • Retractable cockpit awning, beige
  • Coast Guard safety package
  • Under-gunnel lighting in cockpit and stereo speakers
  • Bridge enclosures, U-zips, three-sided
  • 8-step brushed aluminum bridge ladder w/alum. treads and gaff holders

Fishing Equipment

  • Cockpit tackle center and bait freezer
  • RUPP tournament 3 spreader riggers
  • (7) LEE flush-mounted rod holders in gunnel
  • (5) Rocket launchers on aft bridge rail
  • Scopinich Fighting Chair
  • Transom door with gate
  • Underwater lights
  • In-deck fish box

Engine Room

  • MAN D2840LXE 820hp Engines
  • Phasor 21.5 KW generator with 993 hours
  • Hynautic hydraulic engine controls
  • Bilge blowers
  • 12V DC oil change pump and manifold
  • Engine alarms
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer
  • Engine room fresh water washdown
  • High water alarms
  • Racor fuel filters
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • (3) Cruiseair air conditioners
  • Remote engine control gauges include
  • ZF Transmissions
  • AC Water pump

Engine access entry includes grill controls, engine room lights, exhaust blower switch, sea water pump, and fire extinguisher.

Electrical System

  • Phasor 20 KW generator with 993 hours
  • 125/250V/50A shore power
  • 12/24V DC power
  • Battery switches
  • Battery charger
  • DC electrical breaker panel below bridge helm console
  • Glendinning Cablemaster dockside electrical cable
  • Battery parallel switch
  • Electrical bonding system
  • Recessed halogen lighting system
  • Generator controls on panel

Photos (109)

  • Spacious Salon with Ocean Views
  • Spacious Salon with Ocean Views
  • Salon with Dining Area and Entertainment
  • Spacious Salon with Dining Area
  • Spacious Salon with Ocean Views
  • Main Salon with Panoramic Views
  • Spacious Salon with Panoramic Views
  • Spacious Salon with Panoramic Views
  • Spacious Main Salon and Galley
  • Spacious Salon with Panoramic Windows
  • Spacious Salon with Panoramic Windows
  • Spacious Salon with Panoramic Views
  • Salon with Panoramic Windows
  • Spacious Interior Salon with Lounge Seating
  • Galley and Salon with Seating
  • Salon with Dinette and Galley View
  • Master Stateroom with Elegant Wood Finishes
  • Guest Stateroom with Luxurious Bedding
  • Spacious Master Stateroom
  • Elegant Yacht Bathroom with Shower
  • Spacious Yacht Bathroom with Shower
  • Guest Stateroom with Twin Bunks
  • Guest Cabin with Bunk Beds
  • Laundry Area with Bunk Beds
  • Guest Cabin with Bunk Beds
  • Hallway Leading to Guest Cabin
  • Interior Hallway and Stateroom View
  • Master Stateroom with Ensuite Access
  • Master Stateroom with TV and Storage
  • Cozy Twin Bunk Cabin Interior
  • Cozy Twin Bunk Cabin
  • Guest Bathroom with Shower Stall
  • En-Suite Bathroom with Shower Stall
  • Spacious Yacht Bathroom with Shower
  • Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Stall
  • Interior Hallway and Stairs
  • Flybridge Helm with Ocean View
  • Flybridge Helm with Ocean View
  • Flybridge Helm with Ocean View
  • Flybridge with Helm Station
  • Flybridge Helm Station View
  • Flybridge Electronics Console
  • Helm Electronics and Navigation Display
  • Helm Station with Panoramic View
  • Flybridge Helm Station
  • Flybridge Helm with Panoramic Views
  • Helm Station with Navigation Display
  • Flybridge Helm Station with Electronics
  • Flybridge Helm Station with Electronics
  • Flybridge Helm Station with Electronics
  • Helm Station with Electronics Display
  • Enclosed Flybridge with Seating
  • Enclosed Flybridge Seating Area
  • Enclosed Flybridge Seating Area
  • Bow View with Expansive Horizon
  • Spacious Aft Deck with Rod Holders
  • Spacious Aft Deck with Fighting Chair
  • Spacious Aft Deck with Rod Holders
  • Spacious Cockpit with Fishing Station
  • Spacious Aft Deck with Rod Holders
  • Spacious Fishing Cockpit Area
  • Cockpit with Ladder and Rod Holders
  • Flybridge and Aft View
  • Aft Deck with Fishing Setup
  • Spacious Aft Deck with Fighting Chair
  • Fishing Cockpit with Fighting Chair
  • Spacious Cockpit with Fishing Chair
  • Aft Deck with Fishing Chair
  • Fishing Cockpit and Tower View
  • Engine Room with Twin Engines
  • Engine Room with Dual Engines
  • Engine Room Overview
  • Engine Room of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Engine Room with Twin Engines
  • Engine Room with Twin Engines
  • Engine Room with Twin Engines
  • Engine Room Overview
  • Engine Room with Twin Engines
  • Engine Room with Dual Engines
  • Engine Room with Control Panel
  • Engine Room with Control Panel
  • Engine Room with Generator System
  • Engine Room with Generator View
  • Engine Room with Generator Equipment
  • Engine Room with Auxiliary Systems
  • Photo 87
  • Engine Room Water Filtration System
  • Engine Room with Twin Engines
  • Engine Room Electrical Setup
  • Starboard Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Side Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Side Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Aft View with Flybridge
  • Aft View with Flybridge Seating
  • Bow View of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Aerial View of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Side Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Starboard Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Side Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Side Profile of Viking 53 Convertible
  • Bow and Flybridge View
  • Viking 53 Convertible Bow View
  • Aft View with Flybridge Seating
  • Aft Deck and Flybridge View
  • Bow View with Flybridge
  • Bow View with Flybridge
  • Bow View with Flybridge
  • Bow View Under Clear Sky

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This company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.