Brand Comparison · Live Data
Data as of July 9, 2026 · 94 Viking / 72 Hatteras active SoFla listings
By Charles Garland, Licensed Yacht Broker
Viking and Hatteras are two of America’s most established sport-fishing convertible builders, and among the deepest-inventory sportfish brands in the South Florida brokerage market. The side-by-side below is computed from live South Florida brokerage inventory in the IYBA MLS feed as of July 9, 2026 — every figure is drawn from active listings, not estimates. Brand facts are verifiable heritage and build characteristics; which brand is right for you is a judgment we leave to Charles, not the page.
| Metric | Viking | Hatteras |
|---|---|---|
| Active South Florida listings | 94 | 72 |
| Asking price range | $60,000 – $14,595,000 | $19,500 – $4,795,000 |
| Median asking price | $1,595,000 | $795,000 |
| Median price per foot | $26,000 | $11,900 |
| Length range (LOA) | 42 – 93 ft | 34 – 130 ft |
Viking
94 active SoFla listings · models available
42 Open, 44, 44 Convertible, 45 Convertible, 46 Billfish, 46 Convertible, 48 Convertible, 50 Convertible
Hatteras
72 active SoFla listings · models available
100 Motor Yacht, 34 Sportfisherman, 43 Convertible, 46 Convertible, 48 Motoryacht, 50 Convertible, 52 Convertible, 53 Classic
Verifiable heritage and build facts — not quality or resale judgments.
Viking
Origin
American
Heritage
Founded 1964 in New Gretna, New Jersey; family-owned (Viking Yacht Company).
Build
Series and semi-custom production
Type
Sport-fishing convertibles and enclosed-bridge / motor yachts.
Hatteras
Origin
American
Heritage
Founded 1959 in North Carolina; an early builder of fiberglass sportfishing boats.
Build
Production
Type
Sport-fishing convertibles and motor yachts.
There is no single "better" brand between Viking and Hatteras — the right choice depends on your size and budget needs, how and where you'll cruise, layout preferences, and how much resale matters to you. Both are established names with active South Florida markets, as the numbers above show.
Charles Garland, a licensed yacht broker in South Florida, can walk you through condition, resale trends and fit for both brands in today's market — and pull a comp-based valuation on any specific vessel you're weighing.
More: Florida yacht market report, yacht buyer’s guide, search all listings. Other comparisons: Azimut vs Princess, Sunseeker vs Princess.