This 2002 Viking 43 Open is a proven offshore battle wagon that is truly turnkey and ready to fish today. Owned, maintained, and upgraded by experienced owners for the past seven years, this Viking has received meticulous care with a clear focus on reliability, system performance, and preventative maintenance. Every system has been serviced to operate exactly as intended, giving the next owner confidence to step aboard, fuel up, and head offshore without hesitation.
Complete logbooks and detailed service records are included, along with two large binders documenting every receipt, upgrade, and invoice since the vessel was purchased in 2018. Annual engine services were performed consistently, despite the boat accumulating only 203 hours under current ownership, reflecting an ownership philosophy that prioritized condition over usage.
If you are searching for a well-documented 2002 Viking 43 Open with a strong pedigree, honest presentation, and true fish-ready capability, this vessel deserves immediate consideration and will not remain on the market long.
Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati 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
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Boat Info
BuilderViking
Model43 Open
CategorySport Fishing
TypePower
Year2002
HIN/IMOVKY43272J102
ConditionUsed
Maximum Speed40 KN
Cruise Speed30 KN
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Number of Engines2
Dimensions
LOA43'
Beam15' 4"
Min Draft4' 3"
Dry Weight0 LBS
Engines
MakeMAN
Engine Power596.56 KW
Year2002
ModelD2848LE403
FuelDiesel
Engines2
Tanks
Fuel Tank600 GAL
Fresh Water115 GAL
Holding Tank40 GAL
Other
Cabins1
Sleeps4
Gross Tonnage28
ADDITIONAL INFO
The 2002 Viking 43 Open, named Blueprint, is a sport fishing vessel built for serious offshore fishing and reliability.
This yacht is suitable for both avid anglers and those seeking comfortable overnight trips with friends or family.
Key features include upgraded Furuno electronics and a Pompanette fighting chair, enhancing fishing efficiency and navigation capabilities.
The interior accommodates up to four guests with a functional galley and salon area for relaxation after fishing.
Detailed service records demonstrate a commitment to maintenance, ensuring that the vessel is ready for offshore adventures.
FULL DETAILS
salon
Oversized dewberry sofa
Custom throw pillows
Amtico teak and holly flooring
Cruisair air conditioning controls
Wall mounted rod storage
Under sofa storage
AC/DC breaker panel at salon entrance
Guest access to head
Flat screen Samsung TV
DVD player
Under step storage lockers
Accent lighting
Bilge access
galley
Corian Countertops
Sink with chrome faucet
Garbage disposal
Kenmore fridge/freezer combo
Ceran 2 burner glass top stove
Sharp Carousel microwave oven
Amtico teak and holly flooring
Teak cabinets
Teak storage drawers below countnertop
master stateroom
Island style queen berth
Cruisair air conditioning control
Double door hanging locker
JVC flatscreen TV
Custom bedding
Bomar Skylight/escape hatch
Private access to head
Under bed accent lighting
Mattress raises for huge storage space
Amtico teak and holly flooring
guest head
Standalone shower with wand faucet
Vacuflush head
sink with chrome faucet
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Exhaust fan
Corian Countertops
helm
Furuno color GPS plotter(2015)
Furuno color radar (2015)
Furuno sonar (2015)
Furuno autopilot (2024)
Trim Tab controls (2023)
FlowScan system controls (2025)
ITT Jabso searchlight
Steering station
Single lever controls
Synchronizer
Trolling valve controls
Moritz helm panel
Icom M-710 SSB
Icom M-502 VHF
Chart lights overhead
Ritchie Compass
Hard top hand rails
Rod storage under bench seats
Pompanette Helm chair and dual companion chairs port and starboard (3 total)
Helm air conditioning
Eisenglass enclosure (2022)
Windshield wipers (2022)
Raymarine MFD screen
FLIR camera
SAT TV
Windlass controls
Custom windshield freshwater rinse system
ACR EPIRB (2018)
tower
Tower helm with steering, engine controls, trim tabs
Storage locker below helm
Forward and aft rocket launchers for sight fishing
Custom removeable buggy top with NEW canvas (installed 2026)
upholstered seating cushion
Life raft
Halogen flood lights
Outriggers
Center rigger
Searchlight
VHF antenna
Furuno open array radar
mechanical/ electrical
Glendenning Cablemaster
Onan Generator 12.5 kw (3034.2 hours)
AC/ DC control panel
Underwater lights
MAN 800 HP engines
Bilge pumps
Racor fuel filters
Engine run emergency bilge pumps
Battery charger
Batteries (ALL replaced 2/2025)
Oil change system
HVAC pump (2024)
Hot water heater
Stainless steel generator drip pan
Heavy duty circulating fans (2022)
cockpit
Saltwater washdown
Freshwater washdown
Transom door with flip up gunwale
Cockpit Coaming (2010)
Bait prep sink
Tackle drawers
Engine room entry door
Cockpit freezer
Refrigerated/macerated extra large fishbox
Transom Livewell
Pompanette fighting chair
Additional Pompanette rocket launcher and plate adapter included
Gaff and boathook storage
Tackle center
Fiberglass step box
Cablemaster controller
6 gunwale rod holders
6 rocket launchers
Tower ladders port and starboard
Canvas cockpit cover
deck
Windlass
Stainless steel cleats
Bow railing
Bow pulpit
hull
Underwater lights
Bottom job completed yearly, most recent October 2025
Upgraded flow scoops on thru-hull strainers
Hull and topsides complete detail and waxed 10/2025
mechanical disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.