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1988 Viking Motor Yacht
“The Briar Patch”
Mandeville , Louisiana, United States
$119,500USD
44'Length
1988Year
UsedCondition
DieselFuel
PowerType
FiberglassHull
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.
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Murray Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
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.
Key Specifications
LOA44'
Beam15'
Draft Max4'
LOD44'
Bridge Clearance15'
TypePower
Hull MaterialFiberglass
FuelDiesel
Cruise Speed18 Knots
Max Speed24 Knots
Weight & Measurements
Dry Weight40,000 lbs
Accommodation
Cabins2
Sleeps6
Tankage
Fuel460 gal
Water180 gal
Holding80 gal
Registration & Documentation
Registration PlacePort Allen, LA
Reg #VKY44329E888
Title #935069
Listed2025-08-10T00:00:00+00:00
Engines
Detroit 6-71 TIBInboard
MakeDetroit
Model6-71 TIB
TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power485 HP
Hours1,599
Serial6A458186
LocationPort
Drive TypeStern
Detroit 6-71 TIBInboard
MakeDetroit
Model6-71 TIB
TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power485 HP
Hours1,598
Serial6A458504
LocationStarboard
Drive TypeStern
Generators
Kohler 7.5E
MakeKohler
Model7.5E
Power7.5 KW
Hours3,374
Full Details
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
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Listing Owner

NameTom Dunigan
TitlePresident
Emailtom@dmgboat.com
Phone586-204-7723
Cell248-505-3959
Address31300 N River Rd
Address Line 2Suite 3
CityHarrison Township
ProvinceMI
CountryUSA
Postal Code48045
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