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The Viking 45 Open is a 45-foot open express sportfishing yacht that was produced by New Jersey-located Viking Yachts between 2004 and 2009. Based on the same modified V-hull as the Viking 45C, the 45 Open differs from its sibling yacht by exchanging a flybridge for a single-level, free-flowing command deck hosting a forward helm, a lounge space partially open to the elements and a generously sized aft-cockpit. Though no longer built as new by Viking, the 45 Open remains immensely popular on the used and charter markets due to its sporty profile, endless adaptability, tournament-ready fishing prowess and high-performance speeds.
Buyers of the 45 Open do not have to miss out on elevated piloting or reconnaissance, as this yacht can be equipped with a tuna tower provided by Viking subsidiary Palm Beach Towers. Yet piloting from the main deck will prove to be just as thrilling, as this boat features a centrally located helm station with three Murray or Bluewater helm chairs and excellent visibility out of a gin-clear wrap-around windshield. The dashboard comes equipped with electronics installed by Atlantic Marine Electronics, including Teleflex SeaStar steering, trim tab and bow thruster controls, Simrad autopilot, Furuno radar, NavNet sounder and Icom VHF radio for confident navigation as you seek out that elusive marlin. Behind the helm you will find a port-side L-shaped sofa in weather-proof upholstery, an optional cocktail table and a starboard side wet-bar console with a fridge, a sink and an icemaker. The entire command deck is protected from sun and rain thanks to a fiberglass hard top as well as tempered glass side windows, though a partially open aspect to the sides and rear gives this space a breezy and elemental feel.
Out back you will find a 119-square foot aft-cockpit lined in non-slip fiberglass with teak bright-work emphasizing the high-class craftsmanship of this fish-focused space. The cockpit features a transom door with a lift gate, fish boxes, an insulated livewell, a bait freezer, a rigging station, four flush rod holders, a Glendinning Cablemaster cord, optional Rupp outriggers, tackle trays, stainless steel cleats, access to the engine room and a floor plate for a rocket launcher or the fighting chair of your choice. Thanks to the Viking 45 Open’s compact main-deck layout, the cockpit also happens to be mere steps away from the helm, ensuring that the pilot can easily help out when it comes to hauling record-breaking billfish on-deck.
The lower-deck space on this yacht is subject to customization, but typically boasts a lobby with teak-lined surfaces, Amtico flooring, an L-shaped leather sofa to port and a surprisingly large open galley with Corian work surfaces, a Sub-Zero fridge, an icemaker, an electric hob and a combination microwave oven. There is also room down here for up to two cabins, including a port-side bunk room and an en-suite master stateroom to the bow with a queen-sized bed, maple-lined closets and plenty of hidden storage.
Benefiting from a low center-of-gravity and a hull with a raked entry and molded chines, the 45 Open offers a superbly balanced and dry ride across a range of conditions. A pair of 800MHP MAN 2848LE diesel inboard engines, meanwhile, provide top speeds of 34 knots and cruising speeds of 28 knots. At this lower pace you can expect a range of around 400 nautical miles thanks to a fuel tank holding 848 gallons of diesel, more than enough for extended fishing trips in the Gulf.
As a new Viking dealer and a leader in used Viking Yachts brokerage sales, SI Yachts is strategically positioned to assist you in the purchase or sale of a boat. From our proximity to the Viking shipyard, to our industry-leading Northeast service team, we offer a level of personal, customer service that others cannot. We can also take your existing boat in on trade towards the purchase of a new or pre-owned Viking. Give us a call today to begin talking about how you can enjoy the water this season on your new boat or yacht.
