45 Open Yacht

Like all Vikings, the 45 Open has been bred to deliver stellar performance in the harsh environment regularly experienced by tournament anglers. Visibility from the centerline helm is outstanding making the 45 Open as easy to maneuver offshore as in a crowded marina. High-speed stainless-steel rudders matched to power-assisted hydraulic steering provides fingertip control. Navigation electronics stow neatly behind clear acrylic panels, which makes the gear totally accessible, yet safely protected from weather and spray. A separate compartment accommodates communication equipment.

The bridge deck features three helm seats and an L-shaped lounge to port with rod stowage below. To starboard, a molded fiberglass console houses a refrigerator and icemaker, stowage locker and jump seat.

Lessons learned from countless tournaments have produced an impressive cockpit with all of the amenities a casual or serious angler would need to gain a spotlight in the winner’s circle. The 119 square-foot cockpit features a molded nonslip sole with an insulated fishwell flanked by a pair of deep stowage compartments, one of which can be made into a livewell. The molded console against the aft bulkhead contains a bait freezer, a rigging station, ample tackle stowage and provides engineroom access. Read More >

YACHT SPECIFICATIONS

Length Overall 45′ 10″ / 13.97 m
Length Overall (including bow pulpit) 49′ 7″ / 15.11 m
Beam 16′ 4″ / 4.99 m
Deadrise (at transom) 15 degrees
Waterline Length 40′ / 12.19 m
Draft 4′ 6″ / 1.37 m
Freeboard, Forward 5′ 6″ / 1.68 m
Freeboard, Aft 2′ 10″ / 0.86 m
Gross Weight (standard fuel load) 49,750 lbs / 22,566 kg
Fuel Capacity 848 gal / 3,210 l
Water Capacity 150 gal / 568 l
Holding Tank Capacity 50 gal / 190 l
Cockpit Area 119 sq. ft. / 11.06 sq. m
Console 9′ / 2.74 m
Hardtop 10′ 7″ / 3.22 m
Masthead Light 12′ 9″ / 3.88 m