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1989 Riviera 38 Open Flybridge

$119,000

Boat in Seattle, WA

$119,000

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Riviera as a boat builder first started production in Australia in 1980.   Today they have built over 6,400 boats. This one is an exceptional MK II 38 Riviera.  This 38 has been well loved over the years and has had some significant upgrades completed to it.   Ease of handing and safety was a very important priority to the current owners.  Vessel went thru a major refit in 2020.   

Note the SidePower bow thruster, stern thruster and a wireless controller as well.  Indeed she has had some significant upgrades over the years.  All in all a fantastic family cruising boat.   Rare to find in this nice of shape and condition.  

Primary features: 

  • Northern Lights Gen Set with 594 hours
  • Aqua Air Airconditioning
  • AirPlanar 4kw Forced Air diesel furnace with dedicated day tank  
  • Sleeps up to four in two cabins each with a custom double berth in guest
  • Private head with Vacuflush, sink, vanity and stall shower with hot and cold pressure water
  • Lower galley with cook top, oven, microwave 
  • Nova Kool AC/DC refrigerator
  • Stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water
  • Additional Ice Maker and Chest Freezer located in cockpit
  • Raymarine electronics 

Other notable items:

  • Sidepower bow thruster 2020
  • Sidepower stern thruster 2020
  • Custom Stainless safety rails to bridge 2020
  • Wireless Sidepower bow and stern thruster controller 2020
  • Sidepower Remote aft station devoted for the stern thruster 2020
  • Mathers electronic engine controls 2020
  • Magnum Inverter system 2020 with new batteries 
  • Safety rails added to swim platform 2020
  • NovaKool Fridge 2023 
  • White vinyl & stainless steel hull & deck joint rub rail 2016
  • High gloss teak cockpit trim & coaming
  • Upgraded engine gauges bridge helm 2014
  • Upgraded Raycor fuel filters
  • Upgraded engine room sound insulation with stainless steel strapping
  • Sound shield on 5 Kw Northern Lights generator
  • Newmar three Phase 40 Amp battery charging system
  • Updated wiring & master switches to batteries 2014/15
  • Electrical house panel recessed with cover door 2015
  • Upgraded LED courtesy lights on bridge 2016
  • Upgraded stainless steel mast & lights 2016
  • Newer style interior bullet salon lighting with dimmer switch
  • Newer style galley bullet lighting with new switch
  • Updated GFI outlets in galley & head with receptacle night lights
  • Upgraded digital climate control panels salon & master stateroom
  • Upgraded Fusion stereo with blue tooth capability
  • Upgraded remote station for Fusion control at bridge helm
  • Upgraded Pompanette chair at bridge helm
  • Upgraded pedestal chair with stainless steel base & teak foot rest at lower helm 2015
  • Upgraded MR10 bonded front window bridge enclosure
  • Upgraded Lewmar windlass with new controls on deck & at lower helm & bridge console 2015
  • Upgraded 45 lb Manson CQR type Anchor 275 feet all chain rode 
  • New stainless steel horns
  • New soft leather salon furniture 2015
  • New high gloss teak & cherry top surfaces finished throughout
  • Upgraded Amtico walnut flooring in galley
  • New galley counters
  • Updated stainless steel galley sink & faucet
  • Upgraded large Fridge & freezer
  • Upgraded two stage blinds salon 
  • New master stateroom seat cushion with matching leather wrap
  • Upgraded custom mattresses both staterooms
  • Upgraded Vacuflush head and holding tank with macerator & level indicator
  • Fresh water Vacuflush head with a Y valve for direct or to tank discharge. Waste tank can be discharged with the macerator pump or through the deck plate
  • Holding tank: Est. 30 Gallons
  • Hot water: 6 Gals. Port engine & 115V heat
  • Water tank level indicator
  • Custom aluminum & teak access step to forward bed
  • Upgraded 2009 factory fiberglass hard top with custom stainless steel supports
  • All salon glass window panes replaced
  • Cockpit cool box with new gel coat lining
  • Prop speed placed on Props October 2023 note photo of boat out of water 
  • Bottom paint and zincs October 2023 note photo of boat out of water
  • Major engine tune up including engine timing 2020 @ 1,500 hours 
  • Current engine hours 1,601

Lower helm electronics:

  • RayMarine E120 Multifunction Display-Radar-Chartplotter-Depthsounder
  • RayMarine ST8002 autopilot controller 
  • RayMarine ST70 log speed display
  • 12 volt Sidepower bow and stern thruster controller
  • Sidepower wireless controller 
  • (1) 4" Riviera Compass 
  • Trim tab controls 
  • Fuel tank gauges 
  • Fusion stereo 
  • RayMarine Vhf radio 
  • Anchor Windlass control 
  • Magnum MS2812 Charger & Inverter controller 

Upper helm electronics;

  • E-120 Raymarine Multifunction Display-Radar-Chartplotter-Depthsounder 
  • Raymarine Autopilot ST8002 
  • Raymarine ST 70 log and speed display 
  • Sidepower bow and stern thruster controller
  • Fusion Stereo 
  • Raymarine Vhf radio
  • Anchor windlass control 

1989 Riviera 38 Open Flybridge

builtBuilt in 1989
model38 Open Flybridge
engine2 Engines (Cummins, Cummins)
length38 feet
fuelDiesel
materialFiberglass/Reinforced

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1989 Riviera 38 Open Flybridge Full Details

Nominal Length
38ft
Length Overall
38ft
Beam
13.5ft
Drive Up Draft
3.42ft
Displacement
21000lb
Fresh Water Tanks
103gal
Fuel Tanks
281gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
V-8 555
Total Power
320hp
Engine Hours
1500
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1989
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine Model
V-8 555
Total Power
320hp
Engine Hours
1500
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1989
Drive Type
direct
Engines

Engines

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Cummins
Year Built: 1989
Engine Model: VT555-M-BC rated at 320hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive

Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Cummins
Year Built: 1989
Engine Model: VT555-M-BC rated at 320hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive

Northern lights 6kw model number M678-6N generator 

 

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
7/16/25Initial price$119,000

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