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Reviewed: Viking Yacht 38 Open

• By Tom Serio
• Updated: December 29, 2020

The Viking Yachts 38 Open Billfish evolved from the 38 Billfish flybridge. It’s an express boat built for die-hard anglers and is considered one of the top sport fishing yachts , despite its smaller size.

The 38′s centerline helm station allows for 360-degree visibility, thanks to a step-up platform, center windshield, curved corner glass and open aft space; Bimini curtains help to keep air conditioning in and heat out. The console has room for twin 17-inch Garmin multifunction displays, an engine monitor and speed/depth logs. A joystick controller should come in handy for close-quarters maneuvering with the twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels.

A radio box to port of the Palm Beach-style helm pod (with bow-thruster buttons in the single-lever controls) houses the VHF radios and touch-button controls for the Seakeeper SK6 stabilizer. Behind a drop-down ceiling panel are recessed electric teaser reels. Release Marine bolster-style helm and companion chairs should offer comfort during long runs and in rough seas.

The 38 Open Billfish may be the smallest yacht that Viking offers, but it has the same fit and finish as its larger siblings. From the blister-resistant vinylester coating on the fiberglass and foam-cored hull to the white Awlgrip engine room and bilge to the serial-numbered interior cabinet doors (if one is damaged, the builder can create an exact match), this boat is as detailed as the builder’s 92-footer.

Belowdecks, the galley has a sandalwood Corian countertop, two-burner Kenyon recessed stove with a Corian cover, cabinet-mounted Samsung microwave, and two Isotherm fridge-freezer drawers with an ice maker.

Across from the galley is an 81-inch-long sofa, in perfect view of the wall-mounted 21-inch flat-screen TV. Aft in the salon is a head with a Corian countertop, freshwater electric toilet and enclosed fiberglass shower stall.

Twin bunks are forward, with a single upper bunk and double lower—enough space for a tournament crew to catch some sleep. Throughout the yacht, the cabinets are finished in juno teak. There also are an Amtico vinyl teak-and-holly sole, maple-lined hanging lockers and cabinets, and brushed-nickel faucets.

The high-end accoutrements are welcome, but the Viking 38 Open Billfish is all about chasing story-worthy fish. With a bait freezer, port and starboard in-deck fish boxes, a fighting-chair mounting plate, a livewell, rod holders, a transom door, a fridge, and insulated stowage, the yacht is equipped to let owners fish from the coast to the canyons. The vessel’s 14-foot beam helps create a 109-square-foot cockpit for doing battle.

Opt for the Palm Beach Towers tuna tower, and the 38 Open Billfish will be ready to hit the tournament trail. (Winning fish not included.)

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First Look at the Viking 38 Billfish

• By Sam White
• Updated: February 14, 2019

The 38 Billfish from Viking Yacht Company was designed and built with the same genetic makeup as her predecessor — the 37 Billfish — and is aimed at the owner/operator who desires more comfort and the reliability and economy of inboard diesel power.

“The 37 Billfish was an instant success so we decided to make a commitment toward taking the Billfish concept to the next level,” says John Leek IV, General Manager of Viking Mullica, where the Billfish line is being manufactured.

With a 109-square-foot cockpit ready for fighting chair or rocket launcher, the boat’s design is clearly aimed at the hardcore fish market. The command deck has a salon-style living area with portside U-shaped dinette and hi-low table, plus lounge to starboard with rod storage. A second lower helm station is also an option.

The boat’s flybridge is designed with a center console walkaround helm featuring Palm Beach-style controls and power-assisted hydraulic steering. Viking subsidiary Atlantic Marine Electronics can build and install a full package of navigation and communication equipment to deliver the boat turnkey-ready.

A Seakeeper SK 6 gyrostabilizer is a popular option. Powered with twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels, top speed is estimated at 35-plus knots, with a cruise of 31 knots.

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Viking Yachts 38 Billfish

The Viking 38 Billfish is the latest sub-40 foot sportfish from Viking Yachts that is aimed at the owner/operator that wants an easily managed, fast, hardcore fishing machine.. Its predecessor, the 37 Billfish , sold countless models the last two years and has been an excellent segway for large center-console owners to migrate into the comfort and range of a sportfish similar in size. Lauded as a superior owner/operator sportfishing boat, the 37 Billfish gave Viking an opportunity to appeal to the boater that wanted a smaller vessel, but still have the big fish capability as Viking's larger models. 

The new Viking 38 Billfish will be built with the same design concept as the 37 Billfish that excelled at offering the owner/operator a boat that is easy to maintain, fun to drive, versatile in its capabilities, and come with powerful (and reliable) inboard diesel engines. "We are very excited about the new 38 Billfish," said Rich Lucas, SI Yachts Viking Brand Manager. "Our customers were really excited when the 37 Billfish first came out and I'm sure they will be chomping at the bit to get on this boat at the Miami Show."

As with all Viking's the 37 Billfish is designed with the angler in mind first and foremost. The fishing capabilities on this boat are phenomenal. The aft cockpit is going to have plenty of live-well space, rod holders, and fish boxes, as well as Viking's signature Observation Mezzanine space. And at 109 square feet, it is the largest cockpit space for a boat in its class which should immediately excite anyone looking to do any tournament fishing. The flybridge sports a centerline walk-around helm that offers both extra seating and excellent visibility for backing down on fish. Owners can opt for either one helm chair (standard) and an extra chair as an option.

The 38 Billfish's command deck is perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects for a center-console owner who wants a nice liveaboard space to get out of the elements. The salon area has both a U-shaped dinette along with a hi-lo table for extra dining areas on board. The galley is well-equipped and offers enough storage space that extended trips on board are no problem. And as with all Viking's, the New Gretna-based design team put just as much effort into the sleeping accommodations as they did the fishing amenities. Below deck, the 38 Billfish has a large forward stateroom where owners can either put a queen-sized berth or choose crossover bunks. 

If the new 38 Billfish will be your first time considering a Viking purchase, we recommend reading " Your Resource Guide To Owning A New Viking Yacht ."

While Viking hasn't released many details yet on the new 38 Billfish, SI Yachts will bring you the latest news and photos as they become available. Stay tuned! You can also read about Viking's three new models that were just announced at the boat show.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Make Viking Yachts
• Model Billfish
• Water Capacity 69 Gallons
• Fuel Capacity 460 Gallons
• Max Draft 3' 4
• Displacement 30,953 Lbs.
• Engine 1 Specs
• Make Cummins
• Model QSB6.7
• Fuel Diesel
• Engine Power 550 HP
• Engine 2 Specs

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