Lexcen Viking 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Designed by the legendary Australian naval architect Ben Lexcen—the man behind the historic winged keel of Australia II—the Lexcen Viking 30 is a performance-oriented cruiser-racer that emerged from the Western Australian sailing scene in the late 1970s. Primarily produced by builders like Yachtspeed W.A., the Viking 30 was conceived during an era when Lexcen was at the height of his experimental prowess, resulting in a hull that balances the requirements of a family coastal cruiser with the "pocket rocket" speed of a club racer. The vessel is notably constructed using a fiberglass sandwich method for both the hull and deck, a technique that provides superior thermal and acoustic insulation compared to solid laminate boats of the same vintage. While production numbers remained relatively low—with fewer than 100 units estimated to have been launched—the model maintains a dedicated following among sailors who prize Lexcen’s unique design DNA.