A popular Viking innovation, the 80 Skybridge offers the best of both worlds. ”Team Galati” is the only pre-owned available Viking Yachts 80 Skybridge on the market currently. She is one-owner-owned and built with experience and input from Team Galati/Viking Yachts International fishing program. The Skybridge model offers a comfortable enclosed bridge and functional open bridge, combining all the visibility benefits of an elevated control station; with the weather protection and comfort of a Viking enclosed bridge. “Team Galati” features six staterooms and six heads, low hours on her upgraded MTU engine package, Seakeeper Gyro stabilizer, and much more. Asking $7,595,000.
Mechanically, the 80 Skybridge shares a commonality of technical features proven repeatedly for reliability and practicality at the thousand-fathom line and beyond. The upgraded MTU M96L engine package offers top speeds above 40 knots and agile maneuverability to release doubles, triples, and even 8 to 9 billfish at a time with enough cockpit space to get it done.
Moreover, “Team Galati” is a proven tournament winner with all of the equipment for serious fishing. Some notable highlights include Furuno CSH8L full-circle scanning sonar; custom extensive AME Electronics Package and PBT Towers Hardtop; upgraded bait tanks and custom tuna tubes; Release Marine Skybridge Helm Chair and Trillion Series Fighting Chair; teak cockpit decks, and more.
The interior designs of the 80 Skybridge feature a forest of walnut joinery and leather appointments, with custom accents throughout. The 21 foot 4-inch beam, and use of vertical space, create a free-flowing movement with the ambiance of a great room. Plenty of space is available for entertainment in the salon, which features an upgraded Dewberry style sofa in ultra-leather, 60” flat-screen TV, cocktail table with Costa cover, and more. For added convenience, a day head is also accessible from the salon.
Below deck, inviting accommodations include six generously appointed staterooms with a full-beam master suite and king-size walk-around bed. The 80 Skybridge also showcases a forward VIP with island queen berth and private head; starboard stateroom with over/under single berths and private head; and port and crew staterooms, both with a private head.
With his love to work with people and enthusiastic personality, Carmine Jr naturally builds relationships with his customers to match them with a yacht that fits their needs. His experience growing up in the family business and yachting industry, combined with training and professional sales education, provide him the ability to create a very positive experience for his clients. Carmine holds a current brokerage license and has completed and graduated from the highly respected Yacht Brokerage Institute. He is also a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB), one of the industry’s most prestigious recognitions.