Viking · Hull No. 45-628 · 2005 · 3 names since 2005

Marlin Hunter

FormerlyJackpotCapt Bab

A Viking 45 built in April 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Coast Guard record shows her as Jackpot of Newport, Rhode Island, through January 2023, Capt Bab of Kent Island, Maryland, from 2023, and Marlin Hunter of Ventnor, New Jersey, since 2026.

Her story, name by name

  1. Until 2023

    Jackpot

    Reported · USCG documented-vessel file, 2021-01 to 2023-01, ON 1171723

  2. 2023 – 2026

    Capt Bab

    Reported · USCG documented-vessel file, 2023-06 to 2026-01, ON 1171723

    Jackpot of Newport, Rhode Island, through the January 2023 file; Capt Bab of Kent Island, Maryland, by June 2023. Same HIN and official number.

  3. 2026 – present

    Marlin HunterCurrent

    Reported · USCG documented-vessel file, 2026-06 and 2026-09, ON 1171723

    Capt Bab through the January 2026 file; Marlin Hunter of Ventnor, New Jersey, by June 2026. Same HIN and official number.

SistersOther Viking 45s, then 2005 builds

  1. Ditch DiggerNo. 48-452 · 48 Convertible200548.8 ft
  2. No. 52-176Bad Kittylaunched as Game On · 2 names since 2005No. 52-176 · 52200552.8 ft
  3. No. 65-383Savanna Leighlaunched as Silver Spray · 2 names since 2005No. 65-383 · 65200565.8 ft

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