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Viking

Viking has 3,290 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1965 to 2026. Federal records show 3 recalls and 67 USCG-reported accidents involving Viking hulls. Popular models include the Sport Fish, Sportfish, Convertible.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Sport Fish
Known Recalls
3
USCG Accidents
67
Registered Vessels
3,290
Active Years
1965–2026
MIC Code
VKY

Popular Viking Models

Sport Fish(5)Sportfish(5)Convertible(2)Sportfisher(2)Yacht(2)40(1)48(1)53(1)62(1)80(1)Sedan(1)Unk(1)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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Viking HINs start with VKY. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Viking Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 67 USCG-reported incidents involving Viking vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

15machinery failure
11operator inattention
7improper lookout
4congested waters
4weather

Viking Recalls (3)

160007TSep 2016

SEAT

268 units affected
810082SJun 1981
1440 IF

LEVEL FLOTATION

146 units affected
810035EApr 1981

AIRPAX T-11 INSTALLED

128 units affected

How to Identify a Viking HIN

Every Viking boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Viking HINs begin with the manufacturer code VKY.

VKYXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Viking

Viking is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code VKY. Vessels on file span model years 1965 through 2026. HullScore tracks 3,290 Viking vessels in our database, along with 3 manufacturer recalls and 67 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Viking models include the Sport Fish, Sportfish, Convertible, Sportfisher, Yacht. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and cabin motorboats.

Before purchasing a used Viking, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.