1988 Viking Motor Yacht
“The Briar Patch”
$114,900
Price Improvement of ($4600) Owner has reduced price to $114,900
Mandeville , Louisiana

Designed for fast comfortable cruising w/t twin 671 TI 485 HP ( 1598 hrs.) Detroit Diesels this two owner boat is freshwater kept, very clean and well-cared for. All interior fit and trim is maintained in good condition and tastefully decorated throughout.

44 ft
Length
15'
Beam
4'
Draft
1988
Year
used
Condition
Fiberglass
Hull
18 Knots
Cruise Speed
Diesel
Fuel Type
2
Cabins

Description

Designed for fast and comfortable cruising this two owner freshwater kept yacht is clean, well-cared for and ready to go. Two 485 H.P. Detroit Diesels (1,598 hours) provide the power and Viking build quality provides the comfort and styling. One of the best layouts of this vintage, with aft queen, forward double, private ensuite(s), aft deck and bridge deck canvas w/ enclosure (2024), spacious living and dining, full size refrigeration, separate washer dryer, and ample storage throughout. This yacht will tick the box for Great Loop enthusiast, coastal cruisers, and those who enjoy entertaining in comfort. 

Notable Upgrades

+Year Round Cruising w/t (2024) New Canvas and Enclosures for Flybridge and Sundeck
+ New AC Condenser Unit (8/2025)
+ Detailed-Hull/Topside Waxed 11/2025

Technical Specifications

Year
1988
Condition
used
Category
Motor Yachts
Subcategory
Aft Cabin
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Hull Shape
Modified Vee
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cruising Speed
18 Knots
Builder
Viking
Listing Type
Central/Exclusive
Share Type
Available for Co-Brokerage
Cabins
2
Sleeps
6

Engine 1 (Port)

Make
Detroit
Model
6-71 TIB
Type
Inboard
Drive Type
Stern
HP
485 HP
KW
362 KW
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hours
1,599 hrs
Serial #
6A458186

Engine 2 (Starboard)

Make
Detroit
Model
6-71 TIB
Type
Inboard
Drive Type
Stern
HP
485 HP
KW
362 KW
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hours
1,598 hrs
Serial #
6A458504
Make
Kohler
Model
7.5E
KW
7.50 KW
Hours
3,374 hrs
Display Length
44'
LOA
44'
Beam
15'
Max Draft
4'
A/C
Yes

Accommodations

  • Layout: Two Staterooms, Saloon, Galley, Sundeck, Flybridge, w/t Full Canvas and Enclosures (2024)
  • Full Beam Aft Master Cabin w/t Centerline Queen, Ensuite Head & Enclosed Separate Shower
  • Forward Guest Cabin w/t Double Berth to Port, Ensuite Head & Enclosed Separate Showers
  • Main Cabin Saloon w/t L-Shaped Settee to Port and Occasional Chairs to Starboard
  • Galley Mid-Ship w/t L-Shaped Kitchen to Starboard and U-Shaped Dinette (6 Setting) to Port
  • Entertainment Center to Port and Wet Bar to Starboard Separates Main Saloon and Galley
  • Tasteful Decor Throughout w/t Window Treatments for all Windows
  • Washer with Separate Dryer in Enclosed Closet Forward of Galley
  • Copious Storage is Found Throughout the Vessel for Extended Cruising or Live Aboard




Galley

  • L-Shaped Galley with Teak Cabinetry
  • Princess Range - Three Buner Stove Top and Oven 110 VAC
  • Sharp Carousel Microwave Oven
  • Single Basin with Hot and Cold Pressure Tap
  • Instant Water Heater Faucet at Sink
  • In-Line Insta-Pure Water Filtration
  • Whirlpool Domestic Refrigerator and Freezer ~ 12 cu. ft.
  • Clothes Washer with Separate Dryer in Closet Forward of Galley
  • U-Shaped Dinette with Setting for Six Port Adjacent to Galley


Electronics and Navigation

  • Danforth 4" Magnetic Fluid Compass
  • Icom M-510 VFH Transceiver
  • Datamarine DART Digital Depth/Speed Indicator with 2 Displays Flybridge and Aft Deck
  • Raytheon R-40 RADAR 8" Monocrome CRT Display I/O
  • ACR RCL -100 12 VCD Remote Search Spot Light


Electrical System AC, DC, and Genset

  • 120 / 240 VAC Ship Service
  • Shore Power - 50 A Glendinning Cable Master Shore Power Cord Retrieval System
  • Kohler 7.5 E Genset 7.5 KW 120 /240 VAC in Sound Shield
  • Two Battery Banks Each with (3) GRP 31 - 12 VDC Wired in Parallel
  • Charles SP 500 Series 12 VDC Battery Charger


Tankage, Plumbing and Pumps

  • Two Fuel Tanks Capacity 460 gallons Servicing Both Main and Genset
  • Portable Water Capacity 180 Gallons
  • Sanitation Type III Served by Two Head Compartments 80 Gallons
  • Bilge Pumps - Three Submersible 2,000 GPH Automatic Float Switch and One Remote 1,000 GPH
  • Fresh Water PAR 12 VCD on Demaind
  • Macerator - Jabsco MSD Discharge Pump
  • Raw Water Washdown - Jabsco Water Puppy
  • Shower Sump Pump Rule 800 GPH Automatic
  • A/C Pump (1) 110 VAC Air Condition Pump
  • Toilet Pump (2) PAR 12 VDC Electric Toilet Pumps
  • Oil Changing Pump - Oil X 12 VDC Oil Changing Pump


Heating and Cooling

  • Two Cruiseair 16,000 BTUs Servicing Saloon / Galley and Forward and Aft Staterooms
  • SMX Electronic Thermostat
  • Twelve Gallon Water Heater
  • BoatSafe 110 VAC Electric Heater in the Engine Room

Deck and Hull

  • Hull - All Fiberglass with Original Gelcoat Finish
  • Modified Vee Style Planning Hull with Hard Chime and Hull Strakes
  • Ground Tackle - Danforth 30 # Anchor with 3/8" x 10' chain 150' line Rode
  • Anchor Windless - Ideal 12 VDC Vertical Windless with Bow Foot Switch
  • Swim Platform with Fold Down Swim Ladder
  • Molded Flybridge Stair Set
  • Large SS Framed Bimini Top with Enclosure on Flybridge
  • Fiberglass Hardtop Over Aft Sun Deck
  • Flybridge Stratoglass Full Enclosure with U-Zip-Outs and Sundeck Stratoglass Full Enclosure Panels with U-Zip-Outs
  • Wide Side Decks Port and Starboard with Stainless Safety Handrails & Double Fender Racks Storage Bow
  • Raw Washdown
  • Raked Radar Arch Aft End Flybridge 15 ft. Bridge Clearance with VHF Antenna Down
  • Two Pompanette Pedestal Helm Chairs,
  • Flybridge Console Cover
  • Boat Leveler Trim Tabs 12 VDC / Hydraulic

Safety Equipment

  • Fire Boy 200 MA Fixed Automatic Fire Suppression System - Engine Compartment
  • Fire Boy 75 MA Fiixed Automatic Fire Suppression System - Lazarette
  • Three Portable Fire Extinguishers (Forward Cabin, Galley, Saloon)
  • PDFs (12) Type II, (1) Type IV Throwable Ring with Retrieval Lanyard
  • Alarms (2) Fire Boy Xintex CO, 3 Domestic Smoke, High Water Bilge Alarm
  • Duel Trumpet DC Horn Set
  • Ship Bell
  • All Required Placards

Entertainment, Electronics, and Miscellaneous Equipment

  • Kenwood KR-A48 AM / FM Domestic Stereo Receiver
  • Sirius Satellite Receiver
  • Two LCD TVs
  • AM / FM Automotive Cassette Stereo Receiver
  • Aluminum Aft Sundeck Patio Set
  • Central Domestic Floor Vacuum System Built-In
  • Kenmore Staked Clothes Washer and Dryer


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