2018 Viking 44 Open Boat in Pompano Beach, FL 33064 US
Built in 2018
44 Open
2 Engines (2x MAN)
44 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
The Viking 44 Open, "Capital Gaines", will not disappoint. From her spacious, air-conditioned upper helm all the way to her luxurious 2 stateroom interior, she is engineered to perfection. Designed to be an exceptional sport fishing platform, "Capital Gaines" features a generous cockpit with a release rocket launcher, teak cockpit sole, mezzanine seating and a full Palm Beach tuna tower. Her powerful MAN 800 engines and enormous engine room are sure to please the most discriminating owner or captain. Fitted with a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer she is solid under foot in sloppy conditions with the feel of a much larger boat. Book your appointment to see this boat today. All offers are encouraged.
- Release teak helm pod with electronic single lever controls with bow thruster buttons in the handles
- Recessed electronics boxes with full complement of Garmin electronics
- Electronic trolling valves
- Removable carpeting on command deck
- Refrigerator
- Storage cabinets with tackle drawers to port
- Fire system control with automatic and manual discharge and override at the console
- Offshore monitoring system with fuel gauge
- MAN electronic engine displays
- Helm seats (3) forward facing Release ladderback with removable cushions and covers
- Lighted compass
- L-shaped lounge seating with high gloss teak table
- Offshore safety monitoring system with audible and visible alarms: Fire, engine room temp, high bilge water, high exhaust temp and more
- Power-assist hydraulic steering
- Garmin Radar 2526 HD2 25KW W/6’ Array
- Garmin GPS MAP 7616 16” MFD Plotter (3 each)
- Garmin GPS19X GPS Antenna (2 each)
- Garmin GMS10 network expander
- Garmin Remote input Device Grid
- Garmin GXM53 Weather Antenna
- Garmin AIS 600 Transponder
- Garmin GSD-26 CHIRP Video Sounder Module
- Airmar PM411C-LWM Ultra-Wide Beam Tournament Series L40-60KHZ/M80-130kHz transducer
- Furuno RD33 Data Organizer and display digital depth
- Furuno 235DHTLMSE Transducer
- Garmin GHP Reactor autopilot
- Icom M506-31 VHF Radio’s (2 each) with Comrod V90/2BI 16’ Antenna’s
- Fusion MS-UD755 Marine Stereo
- JL audio M770-CCX Speakers
- JL Audio MHD600/4 4-Channel 12V Amplifier
- Fusion MS-ACSXV- Sirius/XM tuner
- Fusion wired remote in cockpit for stereo control
- Shakespeare SRA-50 Sirius antenna
- FLIR MD-625 Fixed Thermal camera with Hardtop mount
- ACR RCL 100 LED spotlight with Controller
- KVH Tracvision TV5 W/IP enabled TV Hub Satellite TV system
- Carbon Fiber wrapped helm panel
- Underwater lights (4ea) Limited QT100 White 10,000 lumens
- 24V DC ships service throughout
- 24V/12V power supply with breakers on command bridge for electronics
- 110V engine room outlet
- Anchor light/Nav lights in tower hard top
- Batteries (2) independent 24V banks mounted in fiberglass storage box
- Battery Chargers (2) with thermal cutoff and switching system for complete integration
- Battery distribution panel with battery cutoff and charging system breakers
- Battery parallel system for main engines and generator start
- Bonded electrical system with ground plate
- Color -coded, labeled and numbered wiring system with corresponding drawings
- Dimmers in interior lighting throughout
- Engine room lights, AC and DC
- Generator Diesel Onan 13.5KW EQD (980 Hours)
- 50amp 220V inlet with 50’ cord
- Instrument panel lights for command bridge and main electric panel
- Lighting overhead LED lights recessed in ceiling
- Master electrical control panel located in salon
- Receptacles 110V duplex with GFI throughout
- R6 TV cable to accommodate satellite system
- Voltage stabilizer isolation transformer for more consistent cleaner voltage
- Air Conditioning- Direct expansion zoned reverse cycle with temp controls for staterooms salon and command bridge
- Bow thruster
- Seakeeper SK5 Gyro stabilizer
- Windlass to Lewmar V2 with gypsea and drum
- Bilge pumps with clean out pumps
- DC power assist hydraulic steering independent of engines
- Delta T engine room ventilation system with supply and discharge fans
- Dockside and overboard pump outs for holding tank
- External sea strainers for main engine pickups
- Fire suppression system
- Freshwater supply in engine room
- Fuel priming pumps
- Fuel transfer system
- Internal sea strainers for generator and all water pumps
- Oil changing system for mains and generator
- PEX plumbing freshwater system with manifold
- Pressurized freshwater system 24V DC with on deck freshwater fill and cockpit dockside supply inlet
- Propellers Class “S” pitch tolerance and dynamic balancing. Nibral alloy for maximum durability
- Pump compartment for easy access to freshwater system components
- Racor fuel water separator for mains and generator
- Rudders, stainless steel, high speed design with drip-less seal laminated into hull
- Seacocks bronze, ball type sea valves and strainers for all thru-hulls below the water line Awl-gripped white
- Shafts- 2 Aquamet high-strength stainless steel
- Struts-thru water, Nibral
- Trim Tabs, with individual controls and covers on the transom
- Valve off engine intakes for use as emergency bilge pumps
- Kingston Grey hull sides
- Additional fuel tank for total of 2 tanks
- Bow Pulpit with roller
- Fresh water washdown at bow inside anchor locker
- Fiberglass side through hulls
- Resin infused hull with cored composite construction using end grain balsa and closed cell foam cored in selected areas with E-glass laminates for optimized strength and stiffness and weight reduction
- Infused fiberglass fuel tanks, holding tanks, and water tanks sealed to hull with resin foam
- Molded fiberglass command deck and engine room ceiling with foam core for acoustical and thermal insulation
- Prop pockets to reduce draft
- Transducer location molded into hull
- Vacuum bagged composite bulkheads, main engine room bulkhead and forward bulkhead
- Teak decking on cockpit floor and mezzanine area
- Release Marine rocket launcher
- Recessed in deck fish boxes (2), insulated with Dividers
- Two 24V outlets forward under coamings on each side
- Two 12 V outlets under coamings for teaser reels
- 4 rod holders in cockpit coaming
- Transom fish box with Live well
- Transom door with gate
- Refrigerated drink box at command deck step
- Engine room access thru mezzanine
- Storage coolers under mezzanine steps
- Freezer storage under port and starboard mezzanine seating
- Dockside electric 50Amp 220V electric retractable Glendinning cable reel
- Cabinet for storage of gaffs and other accessories located under gunwale
- Fresh water and saltwater wash downs
- Indirect rope lighting under gunwale
- Lazarette hatch with access to steering, trim tabs, drain pumps
- Stainless steel gas pistons on all hatches and lids
- Stereo speakers under gunwale
- Two stateroom layout with queen bunk forward
- Gloss finish Teak interior
- Brushed nickel hardware throughout
- Teak cabinetry
- Amtico teak and maple flooring
- High gloss teak dinette table with Hi/Low mechanism
- Dinette lounge with storage underneath
- 40” flat screen Television
- Stereo system with 12V stereo and DVD player
- Indirect rope lights behind valences and LED overhead lights in salon with dimmers
- Magnetic switches for all forward bilge lights
- USB receptacles in staterooms and salon
- Queen Bed centerline that lifts for storage
- Designer bedding and pillow package
- Storage drawers under bed
- Carpet flooring
- Hanging locker
- Reading lights
- 22” TV flat screen mounted on wall
- 12v stereo DVD player with recessed speakers in ceiling
- En-suite access to Head
- Bomar overhead hatch with Ocean Air screen and shade system
- Double berth bed with designer bedding and pillow package
- Hanging locker
- Carpet flooring
- Storage drawer under hanging locker
- LED overhead lighting and rope lighting under bed
- Full Palm Beach towers tuna tower with molded top 4’ gap
- 6 tri-colored lights in tower
- Recessed rod storage over head in command deck
- Recessed teaser reel door
- Molded one piece standing platform
- Molded 2 in one 24V LED light pods
- Aft cockpit light
- Recessed electronics box with lid port side
- Tower sunshade with molded top and welded antenna mounts
- Molded Sat TV dome
- 6 rod holders welded to aft rail
- 6 rod holders welded to aft legs
- 32’ Rupp outriggers with aft lay downs
- Rupp rollers on outriggers IPO eyebolts
- Rupp Center rigger
- Electronic controls and steering
- Trim tab switch
- Tachometers mounted on control box
- Molded in Nav lights
- Bench seat with backrest
- Enclosure 4 sided EZ2CY track to track
- 2 recessed Lumitec tri color platform lights
- 2 recessed Lumitec tri color lights in tower sunshade
- Garmin GPS map 7612 MFD
- Icom HM 195B Command Mic VHF radio
- Owners' personal items, fishing tackle, Name Reserved
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | Initial price | $1,395,000 |
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Overview from around the web 2018 Viking 44 Open
The 2018 Viking 44 Open is known for combining serious offshore fishing capability with comfortable cruising
Its open cockpit, practical fishing layout, and capable performance are paired with a refined interior suited to overnight trips. Buyers typically value Viking’s build quality, fishability, and versatile design. They should check maintenance and service records, engine and generator condition, and the state of fishing systems and electronics, as equipment and upkeep can vary between boats.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2018 Viking 44 Open is a capable sport-fishing boat with an open cockpit, a practical layout, and the performance to handle offshore runs. Its blend of fishing features and comfortable accommodations makes it appealing to anglers who also want a boat suited to longer trips.
Pros
Fishing-focused cockpit: A spacious working area supports fighting fish and handling gear.
Offshore capability: Its hull and performance are designed for demanding conditions, though actual comfort and suitability depend on sea state and how the boat is equipped.
Open layout: The design offers visibility and room to move around while fishing.
Comfortable accommodations: Below deck, the boat provides a place to rest between runs or during extended outings.
Viking build reputation: Viking is known for constructing serious sport-fishing boats.
Cons
Higher ownership costs: Fuel, maintenance, insurance, and slip fees can add up for a boat of this size and class.
Fishing-first priorities: The open, angling-oriented layout may be less convenient for buyers who want a more enclosed or leisure-focused space.
Equipment varies: Electronics, fishing gear, and onboard systems can differ significantly between boats, so condition and configuration matter.
Requires careful inspection: Age, service history, engine hours, and upkeep should be reviewed by a qualified marine surveyor before purchase.
Made For
The 2018 Viking 44 Open is for boaters who want a capable, versatile sportfishing yacht with room to cruise comfortably. It suits anglers looking for a serious fishing platform, as well as families and guests who value an inviting open layout for relaxing and spending time on the water.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,395,000 | $1,395,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,495,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,895,000 |
| Location | Pompano Beach | West Palm Beach | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | North Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| Nominal Length | 44' | 44' | 74' | 44' | 48' | 44' |
| Engine Make | MAN | MAN | MTU | MAN | MAN | MAN |
| Total Engine Power | 590 hp | - | 2000 hp | 800 hp | 1200 hp | 850 hp |
| Days on Market | 2 | 26 | 596 | 95 | 258 | 15 |
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About Valhalla Yacht Sales
Valhalla Yacht Sales is an authorized Contender, Sportsman, Monterey and Valhalla Boatworks Boats dealership serving both the Riviera Beach, Florida area and two locations in New Jersey. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new boat our friendly and knowledgeable sales, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Valhalla Yacht Sales, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.
The team at Valhalla Yacht Sales and the members of the Viking family, including Viking Yachting Center, Atlantic Marine Electronics, and Palm Beach Towers, have been serving customers together since 2002. Valhalla Yacht Sales is conveniently located at the Viking Yachting Center in Burlington County on the Bass River next to the Garden State Parkway (N exit #50, S exit #52) in New Gretna, New Jersey. Viking Yachting Center is a 250-slip, protected, deep-water marina that has all the resources of a full-service marina with spring commissioning, fall winterizations (including winter dry-storage), Travelift capabilities up to 70 tons, and forklift services.
Valhalla Yacht Sales is unique in that we sell pre-owned and new boats. We are a full-service brokerage, listing only clean and well-maintained pre-owned boats. Valhalla Yacht Sales also offers New Jersey boaters a second location in Mantoloking, about 45 miles north of New Gretna. So no matter where you are in the Garden State, we've got your covered.
Valhalla Boatworks, Contender, Sportsman, and Monterey.
We've been New Jersey's No. 1 dealer of Contender high-performance center consoles for many years, and now we are proud to also serve you as the exclusive New Jersey dealer for the new Valhalla Boatworks, a game-changing fleet of center consoles by the Viking Yacht Company. VYS is the exclusive Central and Northern New Jersey dealer for Sportsman Boats, which is the fastest growing line of family-friendly center consoles in-class. In addition VYSS now has Monterey Boats available, known for their performance, luxury, and cutting edge design.
Valhalla Yacht Sales South
VYS is proud to announce that we've expanded with the addition of a Florida branch - Valhalla Yacht Sales South. Operating out of the Viking Yacht Service Center in Riviera Beach, Valhalla Boat Sales South has a wealth of resources for sales and service, and its waterfront location offers immediate access for sea trials. Just minutes from Palm Beach Inlet, VYS is Florida's Valhalla Boatworks dealership for boaters from Daytona to the Miami/Homestead area and Palm Beach County's No. 1 dealer for Contender and Sportsman Boats.
Sister Support
After a purchase from Valhalla Yacht Sales, customers in New Jersey or Florida have the ability to work with our sister companies Atlantic Marine Electronics (AME) and Palm Beach Towers for customized electronics or tower installations. No matter the location, our greatest asset is our people, with customer satisfaction being our #1 priority. Valhalla's experienced and skilled professionals, maintenance and service technicians, and captains are dedicated to excellence, providing premium products with unmatched levels of professionalism and service.
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