Short Marine

VIKING 50 BILLFISH

With the 50 BF, Viking Yachts expands its popular Billfish series by delivering a larger, more capable sportfishing platform that blends tournament-ready performance with exceptional comfort. Designed for serious anglers and owner-operators alike, the 50 Billfish offers the versatility of a day boat combined with the cruising capability of a convertible.

A standout feature is the expansive 170-square-foot cockpit, providing ample space for fishing with integrated fish boxes, tackle storage, refrigeration and mezzanine seating. The day boat-style salon includes a raised dinette with rod storage, lounge seating and a split galley, while the two-stateroom layout below offers comfortable overnight accommodations.

Sharing the same advanced hull platform as other models in the Viking 50 Series, the 50 Billfish delivers impressive speed, efficiency and handling. Powered by reliable inboard diesel engines and equipped with Viking’s industry-leading engineering, systems and components, the 50 BF is a capable offshore performer built for both serious fishing and relaxed cruising.

Base price shown, ex GST. Pricing is subject to exchange rates, freight, duty, commissioning and customer-selected options. Semi-custom build – full specifications, upgrades and customisation available from Short Marine.

  • 15.75m

    Length
  • 4.34m

    Beam
  • 1200hp

    Horsepower
  • 29,169kg

    Dry Weight

CONSTRUCTION

  • Ablative/Copolymer anti-fouling bottom paint,  2 coats, primed
  • Awlgrip engineroom, lazarette, forward bilge and anchor locker for enhanced visibility and easier maintenance
  • Blister resistant modified vinylester resin in entire hull skin
  • Custom blended polyester resin used in structural laminates, topsides, bridges, and hardtops
  • Dupont high gloss polyurethane boot stripe
  • Fiberglass side thru-hulls
  • High gloss, wood interior finish throughout
  • High performance isophthalic gelcoat npg superior gloss, flexibility and outstanding weathering characteristics
  • Hull interior, isophthalic gelcoat top-coated with a durable high gloss polyurethane coating
  • Hull resin infused cored composite construction, using end grain balsa and closed cell foam cores in selected areas with E-glass laminates for optimized strength and stiffness while minimizing weight
  • Infused fiberglass fuel, freshwater and holding tanks with fiberglass baffles inside and balsa coring on sides for stiffness, sealed to hull with resin foam
  • Molded fiberglass salon floor/engineroom ceiling with Airex core for acoustical and thermal 

insulation

  • Nonskid molded in for traction and durability
  • Prop pockets to reduce draft
  • Stringers, fiberglass encapsulated foam
  • Transducer location molded into hull
  • Vacuum Infused composite bulkheads
  • Main engineroom bulkhead, intermediate engineroom bulkheads, and forward bulkhead

 

MECHANICAL

  • Air conditioning – direct expansion zoned with reverse cycle heat for complete climate control throughout the interior
  • Bilge pumps with additional clean out pumps on centerline linked into monitoring system and connected to float switches for automatic and manual operation
  • Deck pump out fitting and direct overboard pump out for holding tank 
  • ElectroSea SeaStrong pumps for HVAC cooling
  • Engineroom ventilation system with supply and discharge fans for proper fresh air supply and water intrusion suppression
  • Engineroom entrance package consisting of gauges for digital tachometer, engine water temperature, engine oil pressure, and engineroom mounted engine start and stop switches for easier viewing and accessibility
  • External sea strainers for main engine pick-ups
  • 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, aircraft type
  • Fuel priming pumps electric 24V DC, for main engines
  • Fuel transfer system, 24V DC pump
  • Hour meters on main engines and generator
  • Internal sea strainers for generator and all sea water consumer pick ups
  • Mufflers – engines, in-line type with surge tubes in engineroom
  • Mufflers – generators/lift muffler with gas water separator for cleaner, quieter operations
  • Oil changing system, gear type pump for main engines, transmissions, and generator with pump out line run to cockpit entrance
  • PEX plumbing, freshwater system plumbing with manifold system shut off in engineroom and forward bilges 
  • Pressurized freshwater system, 110 A/C with on deck freshwater fill and cockpit dockside supply inlet with pressure reducing valve
  • 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 glass – includes vacuum gauge for fuel filter restriction and water in filter sensor – Awlgrip white 
  • Rudders, stainless steel, with composite rudder bearing and drip-less seal laminated into hull
  • Seacock, bronze, for engine pickups with valve on intakes for use as emergency bilge pumps (2)
  • Seacocks, TruDesign Glass reinforced nylon for all thru-hulls below water line – excluding engine pickups and generator exhaust discharge
  • Shafts — 2 Aquamet high-strength stainless steel, double-taper with machined keyway and thrust plate at main engine couplings
  • Steering system, Optimus electric power steering
  • Struts — thru-water, Nibral
  • Trim tabs, with individual controls w/ the trim tab covers on transom
  • Twin diesel engines with marine grade reduction gears. *See manufacturers’ information for specifications
  • Water heater quick recovery, electric

 

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
  • ASEA Dock Boost Voltage stabilizer isolation transformer on cablemasters for more consistent, cleaner voltage
  • Batteries, (2) independent 24V banks mounted in fiberglass storage box
  • Battery chargers, (2) with thermal cutoff and switching system for complete integration
  • Battery distribution panel 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, for LED interior lighting throughout excluding the companionway
  • Emergency DC crossover
  • Engineroom lights, DC with LED/AC backup with switch at engineroom entrance
  • Generator, Diesel – Onan 21.5 kW E-QD (electronic quiet diesel) Series, user-friendly with electronic governing allowing voltage and electronic frequency control (R)
  • Glendinning cablemaster, (1) with 3 wire grounded cord, (1) additional 50 amp 220V inlet with 50’ cord
  • Instrument panel lights for flybridge and main electric panel
  • Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in ceiling, rope type decor lights concealed by wood valances, and strip lights recessed into headliner wood strips, 24V throughout, with engraved switches
  • Master electrical control panel located in salon with 24V/110V circuit breakers, individual switching for shore 1, shore 2, or generator supply and gauges for electrical supply, voltmeter, ampmeter, and frequency
  • Receptacles, 110V duplex with GFCI and USBA/USBC throughout
  • RG6 TV cable to accommodate satellite system
  • Sub-panel located in galley with breakers for galley appliances, and galley lights and with gauge for water tank and alarm panel for safety monitoring system

FLYING BRIDGE

  • Bridge installed without exposed fasteners
  • Center console walk-around helm
  • Electronic single lever controls for helm pod storage raised pod with additional storage below
  • Electronic trolling valves
  • Extended overhang for extra room to move around behind helm and companion seats with anodized aluminum aft railing
  • Fiberglass helm pod and stainless steel steering wheel and Palm Beach style controls and station active key pad
  • Fire system control with automatic and manual discharge and override system located at console
  • Flush mounted acrylic panel for electronics and multifunction displays (MFD)
  • Forward lounge seating integrated into console
  • Freshwater outlet
  • Fuel gauge offshore systems display located at helm
  • Furuno depth finder/sea temperature gauge
  • Helm seat, companion seat, wood, ladder back with pedestals and removable cushions and covers
  • Instrumentation based on standard engine package 
  • Lighted compass, flush mounted on centerline
  • Manual engine shutdown switches in radio box
  • Nonskid deck molded for traction and durability
  • Offshore systems safety monitoring system with audible and visible alarms: fire, engineroom temperature, high bilge water, high exhaust temperature, high coolant temperature, low oil pressure, and generator as well as confirming correct system operation
  • Port and starboard side bench seating with vinyl cushions and storage underneath Recessed radio boxes with split lids, port and starboard switch panel inside painted satin black 
  • Refrigerated drink box in jump seat
  • Removable backrest for jump seat, port side
  • Speakers, flush mounted to aft ends of bridge
  • Trim tab control switch mounted under pod at console
  • Trumpet style air horns (2), mounted on forward flat section of radar pod
  • Under helm access with lights and storage room
  • VHF radio ICOM 604 with antenna and mounts

 

COCKPIT

  • Boarding box, fiberglass with nonskid, lift up top and storage
  • Dockside electric connection — 50 amp/220V electric retractable Glendinning Cablemaster (1), located in starboard cabinet under forward gunwale and (1) 50 amp 220V inlet with push release door
  • Dockside water connection with pressure reducing valve in cabinet under forward gunwale – valve to fill freshwater tank from dockside connection
  • Engineroom access centerline through cockpit step opening with stainless steel piston
  • Extended flybridge overhang for shade
  • Gaskets for all lids and access doors
  • Grabrails at cockpit haunch
  • Indirect rope tri color (red, white, blue) lighting under coaming
  • Ladder to flybridge, one-piece, anodized aluminum with nonskid treads•  Laminated backing plate in deck for future fighting chair or table
  • Lazarette hatch with access to steering, trim tabs, and drain pumps
  • Lighting, recessed tri color (red, white, blue) lights in flybridge overhang
  • Live well in transom box without window and light
  • Molded nonskid deck
  • Observation mezzanine, port aft facing lounge with vinyl covered cushions, hinged seat with freezer storage under lounge area, lower starboard storage area insulated hinged for access, tackle cabinet to starboard with drawers and push release door, and insulated storage box to starboard
  • Recessed in deck fish box port and starboard, insulated and removable with pump out and drain plate with large holes for easy pump out and cleaning
  • Recessed, stainless steel cleats and hawse pipes
  • Refrigerated drink box under mounted to port
  • Rod holders, (4) flush mounted
  • Rounded cockpit coaming for comfort
  • Self bailing cockpit with large cockpit scuppers
  • Speakers tied into flybridge
  • Stainless steel gas pistons on all hatches and lids
  • Straps with padding to keep transom door and gate open
  • Transom fishbox, molded in
  • Transom swim steps at transom door
  • Under coaming gaff storage
  • Walk-through transom door with lift gate
  • Washdown with hose spigot located in cabinet under forward gunwale with Y-valve to switch between salt and fresh water

 

SALON

  • Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat with temperature control that circulates from hidden registers behind the valances to maximize comfort while minimizing noise and drafts
  • Blinds, for desired natural lighting and additional privacy
  • Cocktail table, wood, high gloss finish top, hi/low
  • Finished wood on galley island and dinette
  • Fixed, frameless side windows with tinted, laminated glass on house sides and tempered glass aft for style, natural lighting, and privacy thru-bolted with 110V outlet
  • Hanging locker, wood
  • Receptacle, 110V – GFCI
  • Flooring, custom at salon entrance and wall-to-wall carpet with lined padding for sound absorption
  • Headliner, Majilite, natural color, 1/8” foam & tricot backing
  • Home theater system with flat screen TV, with surround sound with powered subwoofer
  • Lounge, L-shaped with storage on port side of salon
  • Main electrical service panel, AC/DC, backlit for easier viewing
  • Salon door, sliding, molded fiberglass door with window and wood interior finish, with gas pistons, gas piston for controlled movement and key lock
  • Wood cabinetry with drawers
  • Wood strips in headliner
  • Wood trim where floor and carpet meet
  • Wood valances on port, starboard and aft sides of ceiling

 

GALLEY/DINETTE

  • Blinds, for desired natural lighting and additional privacy
  • Electric induction cooktop integrated into counter 
  • Exhaust fan, high velocity
  • Flooring, custom
  • Galley, port and starboard peninsula style with storage. Engineered stone countertop with refrigerator and freezer, large capacity, deep-drawer under-counter style and separate Ice maker with varnished wood faces
  • Garbage disposal in sink
  • Headliner, Majilite, natural color, 1/8” foam & tricot backing
  • Lights, overhead LED
  • Microwave/convection oven located in upper galley cabinet above sink
  • Raised U-shaped dinette seating with rod storage, high gloss finish wood table with single pedestal, 
  • Sink, stainless steel with chrome faucet
  • Storage cabinets in upper galley, varnished wood doors with deep, pull-out drawers with slides for smooth movement and latches to keep drawers in place while underway
  • Storage cabinets and drawers in lower galley, varnished wood doors and faces with stowage for utensils, and other items
  • Water tank level gauge and pump indicator located in galley sub-panel

 

COMPANIONWAY

  • Awlgrip bilge areas with access hatches, Snow White and lighted for easier maintenance and cleaning
  • Dyson hand held rechargeable vacuum with accessories
  • Flooring, carpeted steps from galley to companionway
  • Headliner, Majilite, natural color, 1/8” foam & tricot backing with vertical wood strips
  • Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner
  • Over-sized storage locker to accommodate washer/dryer
  • Wall panels, natural color Majilite headliner individually installed with Velcro backing for easy maintenance

 

MASTER STATEROOM (FORWARD)

  • Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat with temperature control
  • Bed, queen-size, walk-around fore and aft bed
  • with lift up top with gas pistons and wood-lined storage underneath – mattress “Handcraft”, Viking Slumber #8
  • Bedspread — quilted, designer style
  • Drawer storage under bed, (2) large drawers
  • End tables on either side of bed with drawer and door storage
  • Flooring, carpet
  • Headboard, upholstered
  • Headliner, Majilite, natural color, 1/8” foam & tricot backing
  • Lighting, overhead LED lights and decorative indirect rope lighting from underneath bed platform
  • Pillow shams (2) Reading lights, overhead with separate switches
  • Sheets, (1 set), fitted cotton fabric
  • Speaker recessed in headliner
  • TV, flat screen

 

GUEST STATEROOM (PORT)

  • Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat with temperature control
  • Bed, upper – bunks and lift up top with gas pistons and wood-lined storage underneath
  • Bedspread – quilted, designer style
  • Flooring, carpet
  • Hanging locker, wood-lined and spacious
  • Headliner, Majilite, natural color, 1/8” foam & tricot backing
  • Lighting, overhead LED with dimmer
  • Pillow shams (2)
  • Reading lights with separate switches
  • Sheets, (1 set), fitted cotton fabric
  • Speaker recessed in headliner
  • Wood shelf

 

MASTER AND GUEST HEAD

  • Air conditioning/heat with vent in soffit
  • Countertops, engineered stone
  • Electric heads, plumbed with Y-valve for overboard discharge or direct to holding tank
  • Exhaust fan with vent
  • Flooring, custom
  • Lights, overhead LED recessed in soffit and in ceiling
  • Linen storage
  • Lower vanity with wood door
  • Shower light
  • Stall shower, fiberglass with chrome shower fixtures and with drain to automatic sump pump in bilge
  • Towel bars and rings – chrome 
  • Upper vanity medicine cabinet with mirrored doors 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Anchor — constructed with a high-tensile, corrosion resistant aluminum magnesium alloy
  • Anchor locker with access from foredeck
  • Anchor rode 300’ with 12’ chain
  • Awlgrip bilge areas with access hatches, Snow White and lighted using magnetic switches for easier maintenance and cleaning
  • Awlgrip lazarette, engineroom, anchor locker and forward bilges
  • Bonding system anode on transom
  • Bow rail, anodized aluminum, brushed finish
  • CO detectors throughout
  • Fire extinguishers, (5)
  • Fuel
  • Mooring lines, braided nylon (6)
  • Positive catches on all stateroom doors to secure open
  • Recessed covers on transom to protect trim tab pistons
  • Ships bell
  • Smoke detector
  • Side mounted, wrap around grab rails, powder-coated aluminum that follow the window line
  • Stainless steel bow, spring and stern cleats thru-bolted with backing plates
  • USBA & USBC receptacle (Apple compatible) in staterooms and salon
  • Viking Prestige Decor package
  • Water delivery kit with tool set (N)

 

INTERIOR

  • Two-stateroom w/ tackle rod storage 

 

COCKPIT

  • Outrigger, Gemlux carbon fiber, spreader-less, halyard guides,
  • Awlgrip Snow White (K)
  • Outrigger, Gemlux carbon fiber, spreader-less, halyard guides,natural black carbon (K) 
  • Outriggers Rupp w/spreaders, grommets and halyards
  • Swim platform & ladder
  • Transom lettering 
  • Window and light in transom box live well

 

DECK/EXTERIOR

  • Bow pulpit 
  • Custom hull color, gelcoat (J) 
  • DC bow thruster 
  • Salon forward window mask
  • Windlass, Lewmar V2 SS w/50’ chain, 250’ rope 

 

DECOR

  • Classic decor, accessory kit 
  • Decor, custom
  • Essential galley, accessory kit 

 

OPEN FLYING BRIDGE

  • (6) Rod rocket launcher (K)
  • Center rigger – carbon fiber, Awlgrip Snow White (K)
  • Center rigger – carbon fiber, natural black carbon (K) 
  • Fiberglass hard top with molded in spreader light 
  • Rupp center rigger, mounted to hard top (K) 
  • Three sided enclosure to back of helm w/center panel “U” zip
  • Three sided Costa Clear enclosure to back of helm 
  • Release wood helm pod

 

DELIVERY

  • Propellers, spare and removal/installation tool

 

ENGINEROOM

  • Crushed Ice Machine
  • Prep and prewire for watermaker 
  • Prep and prewire to Eskimo ice machine
  • Seakeeper 10 (Y) 
  • Seakeeper 14 (Y)
  • Watermaker, 700 GPD w/auto back flush

 

OPTIONAL POWER

  • MAN V12 1550CRM: 1550MHP 

 

Length Overall 15.75 m
Length Waterline 13.61 m
Beam Overall 4.34 m
Deadrise at Transom 11.7o
Draft 1.47 m
Freeboard Forward 1.98 m
Freeboard Aft 0.89 m
Height Waterline to Top of Hard Top 4.24 m
Height Waterline to Top of Masthead Light 6.06 m
Displacement with fuel and water 29,169 kg
Fuel Capacity 3,994 l
Water Capacity 681 l
Holding Tank Capacity 197 l
Cockpit Area 15.80 sq.m

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