Lexcen Viking 30 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Lexcen Viking 30 means looking at one of fewer than 100 boats drawn by Benjamin Lexcen and built by Voyager Yachts (AUSTRALIA) in the late seventies. These are scarce coastal masthead sloops with a sandwich-constructed fibreglass hull and deck, a fin keel drawing around five feet, and a transom-hung rudder — a simple, period-correct package that rewards a careful look at the few areas where the design differs from a solid-layup cruiser.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat's 30.51-foot length with a 10.33-foot beam describes a single-generation coastal sloop rather than a model with multiple interior plans. Expect the standard masthead-sloop arrangement from the original build, with the fin-keel underbody and saildrive auxiliary defining the mechanical spaces below.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The one propulsion note from the build record is that a Viking 30 may carry an inboard Yanmar 2GM diesel on a saildrive — a buyer should confirm which examples have this fitted, as it determines the entire driveline inspection approach.
What to Inspect
The sandwich construction of both hull and deck is the defining inspection point: because the fibreglass skins enclose a core, any moisture that enters through a fitting or hairline gelcoat crack can saturate the core and rot it from within rather than showing as a surface blister anchor. Tap the deck and hull sides with a mallet and listen for a dull, soft note against the surrounding bright ring, and probe around winch bolts, stanchion bases, and chainplate exits for spongy laminate or dark staining. The saildrive leg deserves close attention where it passes through the hull — check the rubber boot and surrounding sealant for weeping or cracking, since a failed seal floods the boat internally rather than through the usual stern-gland path. Confirm the fin keel sump and transom-hung rudder stock for impact damage, as both are external and unprotected.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are found in Australia. Before committing, walk through this short list:
- Tap-test the sandwich deck and hull for core saturation
- Inspect saildrive boot and hull seal for leaks
- Check fin keel joint and rudder stock for impact damage
- Verify whether the Yanmar 2GM saildrive is fitted
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Lexcen Viking 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $21,410 | — |
Where they're listed
Lexcen Viking 30 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $21,410 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 30 (Mauric) | 29.36' | $ 78,000 | 45 | 13 |
| Judel/Vrolijk J/30 | 29.83' | $ 14,500 | 26 | 7 |
| Viko 30 | 30.41' | $ 77,680 | 13 | 2 |
| Lexcen Viking 30You are here | — | $ 21,403 | 1 | 0 |