need info about Viking 28 sailboat

[Jim Bethea]

I am rebuilding a 1960 Viking 28' (LWL) cutter built of wood in Yugoslavia. Eighteen of these were sold in the US through a New York dealer. Most ended up in the Bahamas or southwards. Four came to the West coast, including this one. Mine was left derelict in the Bellingham, Washington area by someone from California. I've heard there was another caught in a storm for several days in the Pacific but came through without problem. Other than that, I can find no mention of these boats.

Overall length is about 37', beam 11', depth 3.5'. Mast folds back on tabernacle (for use in European canals?), 18' main boom, cutter rigged for two headsails, teak deaks, white pine(?) planking over oak ribs, sleeps four, bronze centerboard, MDIIb Volvo diesel engine, etc.

I'd like to know more about this Viking-style hull shape and to see photos under sail. The hull is sound though I am replacing the deck and cabin. The original has sitting headroom only so I'm thinking of adding a pilot house aft. Any suggestions? Also, anyone know where the others are and who built them/ where?

Jim - awsome unit. I am no expert but did crew on a 70's Viking 28. Raced in many series and I am sure that it will be worth the effort to fix/restore.
Good luck,
Darrell

Originally Posted by Jim Bethea

I am rebuilding a 1960 Viking 28' (LWL) cutter built of wood in Yugoslavia. Eighteen of these were sold in the US through a New York dealer. Most ended up in the Bahamas or southwards. Four came to the West coast, including this one. Mine was left derelict in the Bellingham, Washington area by someone from California. I've heard there was another caught in a storm for several days in the Pacific but came through without problem. Other than that, I can find no mention of these boats.

Overall length is about 37', beam 11', depth 3.5'. Mast folds back on tabernacle (for use in European canals?), 18' main boom, cutter rigged for two headsails, teak deaks, white pine(?) planking over oak ribs, sleeps four, bronze centerboard, MDIIb Volvo diesel engine, etc.

I'd like to know more about this Viking-style hull shape and to see photos under sail. The hull is sound though I am replacing the deck and cabin. The original has sitting headroom only so I'm thinking of adding a pilot house aft. Any suggestions? Also, anyone know where the others are and who built them/ where?

[Captain Bob 1]

I have owned a 27 ft. sloop built in Yugoslavia in 1962 imported by a company named Sailing USA the same company that imported the Viking double enders that you have. I bought her in 1975 and I still have her 36 years later.

[Richard HTerry]

My father, Myron E Terry of Blaine, Wn. Bought a Viking at the Seattle Boat Show in the mid 50's. He really enjoyed this boat and kept her (named "Adria" in Blaine , sailing extensively on Puget Sound and into Canadian waters. Myron,(who incidently helped organized the Yacht Club in Blaine) when he good too old, sold Adia to a Mr. Murray Goff, a Blaine businessman who still lives in Blaine, now retired. ( I recently contacted him to see if he had a snapshot of Adria, but no luck there) Murray Goff eventually sold Adria and he told me she was beached and damaged by a latter owner in the Anacortes area. Then resold and Mr. Goff thought she was eventually sunk near Port Angeles and lost. He was unsure if this was the boat's fate.
I beleive Adria may have been the 1st Viking sold in the area. She was stout and well found and my Dad had some great years with her.
Would it be possible for you to Email me a photo of your Viking. My son, the 3rd generation yachtsman, woul like a photo of a boat similar to his Grandad's to decorate his Nav. Station. If you can, my Email is rterry105@hotmail.com. Alternately, my mailing address is Richard Terry 105 Sunset Dr. Cocoa Beach Fl.32931. Best Regards-Dick