1986 44' Viking Yachts Motor Yacht

Introduction
Viking Yachts was founded in the early 1960's and built their first all fiberglass vessel in 1971 and has been an industry leader since their beginning with a tradition of quality built innovative designs of sportfish and cruising boats. By the time "Principessa" was built in 1986 she was at theheight of a production run on the 44' Motoryacht model that enjoyed a successful run since 1982 and ended in 1990.The engineering excellence sophisticated design and intelligent use of space combined with a finely fitted teak interior yacht-quality finish in a vessel that will cruise at 24 knots with twin 485hp Detriot 6-71's made the 44' motoryacht one of the most sought after models of its day and a very desirable yacht even now. "Principessa" has the most desirable layout offered which is theoffset double berth with single berth overforward in the Guest stateroom and a centerline queen in the aft Master stateroom. Fitted with the optional factory hardtops on both the flybridge and aft deck plexiglass wing doors on the aft deck aa well as a wet bar and ice maker."Principessa" is a yacht that has been lovingly cared for and continuously maintained and upgraded.
Vessel Walkthrough
A two stateroom two head aft cabin layout. The master stateroom aft features a walkaround queen berth with reading lights port and starboard and ample storage drawers on both port and starboard as well as a large hanging locker forward.. There is a large portlight behind the berth that serves as an escape hatch onto the swim platform. There are built-in port and starboard drawers a cedar lined hanging closet full lenth dressing mirror opening windows both port and starboard. The ensuite head has a vanity with sinkelectrictoilet with holding tank stall shower mirror medicine cabinet and storage lockers. The Guest cabin which is located forward is very large and features an offsetdouble berth with single over. There is a cedar lined hanging locker and ample drawer storage. An overhead hatch allows natural light and ventilation when desired and doubles as an escape route to the foredeck. Direct access to the guest head is provided by double doors in the bath one into the stateroom and one out to the foreward galley area. The guest/day head has a vanity with sinkelectric toilet stall shower medicine chest with mirror and storage lockers. The original acrylic portlights in the forward cabin galley and forward head have been replaced with stainless steelABI opening ports. The main salon which is very spacious features an L-shape settee to port with a pull out bedcocktail table barrel chair large mirror on the aft bulkhead and built in storage cabinets for entertainment electronics. Located down and to port opposite the galley is a large U-shape dinette with ostrich skin upholstery and ateak table and overhead cabinets. The galley is down to starboard from the salon and is a very complete work center for the most accomplished chef. The entire cabin is decorated with natural tonesnew carpeting ostrichfabrics on the dinette custom window treatments which includeteak louvered shutters in the salon and fabric lambrogins on the forward bulkhead. The teak woodwork has a satin finish and is all in excellent condition.Throughout the vessel there are many nice designer touches such as updated halogen lighting and nautical accessories. The exterior space of the yacht features a large aft deck with factory hardtop and full eisenglass enclosures with four large u-zips to allow fresh air through on nice days. The u-zips have fly screens which are very handy in most east coast US and Bahamian waters. There are two wicker sofasand table. There is a wet bar with sink forward and a liquor cabinet. There are plexiglass wing doors to both port and starboard walk around decks. The flybridge also has a factory hardtop with full eisenglass enclosures and fly screens. The helm is set well back from the forward windscreen and has two helmsmans chairs. There ae overhead electronics boxes for stowing items that are handy on the bridge like binoculars dividers guide books etc. There is bench seating forward of the helm and along the starboard side. The foredeck has a substantial pulpit for stowing an anchor with a Maxwell/ Nilsson windlass. The sturdy stainless steel railings go all the way back along the side decks to the aft deck wing doors. There are chocks on the bow in which is mounted aCaribeC-9X four persondeluxe rigid inflatable boat for yachts tender and there is a low profile electric davit to deploy the tender. The tender has an 15hpMercury outboard. There is a bench seat across the front of the deckhouse and behind the tender with ample storage space underneath.
Galley
Located down forward from the salon to starboard the galley features a large stainless steel sinkPrincess threeburner cooktop full sizeWhirlpool refrigerator/freezer Samsung Convection Microwave/oven garbage disposalnew simulated woodvinyl flooring and plenty of cabinets and drawers for storage.Just forward in the galley to starboard is a closet containing custom made pantry. There are all the necessary and expected items for cruising such as coffeemaker flatware cookwareetc.
Electronics and Navigational Equipment
GarminGPSMAP5212Radar/Chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 232Raymarine RL 70 Radar/ChartplotterRaymarine ST60DepthIcom IC-M502 VHF radio Ideal remote windlass controlNavico autopilotClarion CD/XM Stereo VDO engine gauges and alarms Emergency engine stops Remote fire system actuators Bennett trim tab indicators Ritchie powerdampcompass Seth Thomas clock/barometer
Electrical System
Master electrical control panel is in the salonstarboard side at foot of companionway stairs and has 12V and 120V circuit breakers AC master control switch voltmeter polarity light and ampmeter. The electrical system is bonded and the wiring is color coded. Interior lighting is a combination of 12V and 120V throughout. Xantrex 3000 watt inverter/chargerBattery switches for three banks;(1) grp 24 generator start (1) 8D AGM engines start(2) 8D AGM house storageSingle 50 amp dockside power Single 30 amp dockside powerWesterbeke 12.5Kw generatorwith 2408 hrs. 12V Accessory receptacle @ helm Remote spotlight
Hull & Deck
Hand laid-up molded fiberglass hull deck deck house and flybridge w/end grain balsa coring in hull sides decks and cabin top. Solid keel strakes and chines. Engine beds are structural steel channels on solid stringers. Molded stairs to flybridge. Molded non-skid decks. Stainless steel handrails cleats and chocks. Weather boards on aft deck. Bow pulpit Anchor roller Chain locker Bow seat with storage Heavy duty stainless steel rails Wide walkaround side decks Large flybridge with hardtop Flybridge enclosure Helm/companion pedestal seats Bow fender racks Ideal Anchor Windlass Spare Propellors 4 blade Forward/starboard guest seating Bridge storage lockers Large aft deck with hardtop Port/starboard wing doors Aft deck enclosure Aft deck wet bar Aftdeck transom door Full swim platform with ladder Bridge/aft deck carpet Aft deck furniture Magma rail mounted BBQ
Engine /Mechanical Equipment
Audible engine alarm systemfiberglass exhaust mufflers four bladed nibral bronze propellors with a matching set of spares manganese bronze rudders and struts stainless steel shafts.The steering system is hydraulic.The fuel tanks are fiberglass and the fuel manifold has filters and crossover valves. The fresh water tank is fiberglass.Trim tabs Halon fire suppression system Oil change system Emergency engine stops Remote fire system actuators Racor fuel filters on engines and generator Three zone AC with digital controls
Remarks
"Principessa" has been owned by the present owner for the past five years and the vessel has been verywell maintained and upgraded. Fresh bottom paint inMarch of 2011. All work receipts are available for the past five years. This vessel has always been well kept; the interior woodwork is in perfect condition and there are no window leaks or water damage anywhere on this boat. New floors in galley and dinetteand new carpet in salon. Eisenglass enclosure is in very good condition.
Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 180 gal
Type: Motoryacht
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Manufacturer: Viking Yachts
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Model: Motor Yacht
Passengers: 0
Year: 1986
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 44' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $154,000 / €118,343
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit Diesel
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: 6-71 TIB
Boat's Name: Principessa
Engine Type: Other
Stock Number:
Number of Engines: 2
Location: Delray Beach, FL 33004
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 15' 0"
Horsepower: 485 hp
Draft: 3' 10"
Engine Year: 0
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Engine Volume:
Displacement: 18.14 t
Engine Hours: 2900
Ballast:
Fuel Type: Diesel
HIN:
Fuel Capacity: 460 gal
Hull Material: Fiberglass/Composite
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
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Cruise Speed: 24 knots / 27.62 mph / 44.45 kph
Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:34:53
Max Speed: 28 knots / 32.22 mph / 51.86 kph