{"id":51268,"date":"2017-08-18T23:52:22","date_gmt":"2017-08-19T03:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yachtingmagazine.com\/?p=51268"},"modified":"2023-05-08T08:01:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T12:01:21","slug":"vikings-44-open-on-its-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yachtingmagazine.com\/vikings-44-open-on-its-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking\u2019s 44 Open On Its Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n The Viking 44 Open\u2019s cockpit measures 119 square feet. An aluminum backing plate lets owners mount a rocket launcher or fighting chair.<\/span>\n Courtesy Viking Yacht Company<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n

The yacht expands the builder’s Open series to five models, currently ranging from 42 to 52 feet in length. Some of Viking’s Open yachts<\/a> (42, 48 and 52) include variations such as sport tower, with a fully composite windshield and open back and sport cruiser, with a fully enclosed bridge deck. For now, the 44 Open will have the standard layout with a wraparound glass windshield and Costa Clear enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n Teak covering boards are an option. The cockpit is also equipped with quick disconnects under the gunwales for easy oil changes.<\/span>\n Courtesy Viking Yacht Company<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n

Like all Viking\u2019s, the 44 Open will feature a stout build for bluewater duty. The builder says the yacht will have a resin-infused, vacuum-bagged composite hull. Bulkheads will be cored for weight savings without sacrificing strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

In addition to her beefy construction, the 44 Open should be beat back those head seas with a fine entry and six feet of freeboard forward. Other notable features include a planing hull form with 13.9 degrees aft deadrise and lifting strakes that should help her run fast and track true in a seaway. Twin 800 hp MAN I6 diesels are the 44’s standard powerplants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Anglers will appreciate the vessel\u2019s 119-square-foot cockpit, mezzanine seating, bait and tackle stowage, in-deck livewells and aluminum backing plate for that fighting chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned to Yachting for a future test of the Viking 44 Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n The standard layout is two staterooms with a forepeak master. The salon sole is Amtico.<\/span>\n Courtesy Viking Yacht Company<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Spec<\/th>\nMeasurement<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
LOA<\/td>\n45’1″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beam<\/td>\n16’4″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top Speed<\/td>\n37.3 knots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel<\/td>\n845 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water<\/td>\n120 gal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n The tuna tower from Palm Beach Towers is optional on the 44 Open.<\/span>\n Courtesy Viking Yacht Company<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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