1997 Riviera 43 Open Flybridge Boat in San Diego, CA 92106 US
Built in 1997
43 Open Flybridge
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
43 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
"Pacific Bear"
"Pacific Bear" is a great example of Riviera's 43-foot flybridge sedan, a proven offshore cruiser with a large cockpit for adventure activities and an interior design which provides comfortable accommodations. This Platinum Edition Riviera has been well maintained/upgraded by a knowledgeable boat captain and shows pride of ownership.
As with all 43' Riviera motor yachts, they offer a smartly designed deck plan to provide exceptional storage space, comfortable furnishings and large, opening salon windows that in conjunction with the beautiful, handcrafted cabinetry, creates a bright, warm and cozy atmosphere.
"Pacific Bear" offers Riviera's two stateroom and two head with stall shower accommodation plan. The owner's suite is forward, offering an island bed with an ensuite head and shower, the guest stateroom offers side-by-side single berths and an ensuite head with a stall shower.
The salon is an open and bright space, offering a leather upholstered port side settee with a hi-low table, a breakfast bar, and to starboard is a newly installed TV entertainment center with the TV being on a hi-low lift system and the yachts lower helm station.
Optional Slip Transfer in a exclusive Point loma marina...
Top Quality Foreign Built yacht with a very Rare MARAD Exemption with means if you wish you can use this Riviera for a up to a 12-person owner-operator charter vessel.
Partial accommodations and equipment list includes
- Twin CAT 3176 600HP diesels - 1966 hours
- TwinDisc transmissions
- Onan generator - 1659 hours
- Victron 3000 watt inverter/charger - new 2022
- Raymarine navigation suite - new 2023 $80,000.00 value
- FLIR - new 2025
- EPIRB - new 2023
- Fusion stereo system - new 2023
- Flybridge hardtop with enclosure
- Bottom paint - 2023
- Two staterooms, both with ensuite heads and stall showers
- Well-appointed mezzanine galley
- Custom TV entertainment center - 2023
- Custom 90-gallon live bait tank with redundant circulation water pumps
- Mechanically well sorted - mans & generator service is up to date
- Large aft cockpit with helm station
Salon
The salon is an open, bright and comfortable space, featuring a large port side leather upholstered settee, modern vinyl flooring, opening windows, air-conditioning, new entertainment center with a 40” TV on a hi-lo lift, new Fusion stereo system and lower helm station with captain’s chair.
- L-shaped leather upholstered settee, with new cushion foam and good storage space underneath
- Hi-Lo folding table
- Custom TV entertainment center with a 40” Smart TV – new 2023
- Custom TV cabinet with a hi-lo TV lift
- Fusion stereo system – new 2023 4-Zone system with Sub-Woofer. The Fusion is networked into the Raymarine system.
- Galley serving bar
- Icemaker - rebuilt 2023
- Storage cabinets
- Drapes and valance window coverings
- CO monitor and alarm
- Vessels AC/DC powdr distribution panels
- 120VAC GFCI protected outlets
- LED lighting – 2023
- Power coated aluminum/glass entry door
Accommodations
Owner’s suite
The owner’s suite is a light and bright space, thanks in part to the light-colored wall coverings and carpeting, opening skylight and portlights. Features include an island bed with built-in storage, hanging lockers, drawer and cabinet storage, new 32” Smart TV and a ensuite head with stall shower. an ensuite head and shower.
- Island queen bed
- Storage built-into the bed pedestal
- 32” Smart TV – new 2023
- New headliner - 2022
- Port & starboard hanging lockers
- Carpeted flooring
- Skylight
- Opening portlights with screens and drapes
- CO monitor and alarm
- Air-conditioning/heat
Owners ensuite head
- Dometic Vacuflush toilet
- Vanity with solid surface counter and sink
- Single lever chrome finished faucet
- Vanity mirror
- Towel bars
- Ventilation fan
- Stall shower
Guest stateroom
The guest stateroom offers twin single berths, hanging locker, storage under the berths and an ensuite head with a stall shower.
- Twin side-by-side berths
- Hanging locker
- Storage under berths
- Nightstand between the berths
- Skylight
- Opening portlight with privacy drape
- Ensuite head
Guest stateroom and Day Head
- Vanity cabinet with solid surface countertop and sink
- Cabinet storage
- Vanity mirror
- Molded non-skid flooring
- Dometic Vacuflush head
- Towel bars
- opening portlight in the shower
- Ventilation fan
- Stall shower
The galley is located to port in front of the main salon. The mezzanine galley features a serving bar to the salon, great storage and quality appliances. The galley is just a step down from the salon so the chef won’t be prepping meals in a “hole” being isolated, and will be part of the goings-on in the vessel and still have separation to prepare sumptuous meals.
- Ceramic cook top
- Microwave/convection oven
- Norcold refrigerator and freezer
- Solid surface countertops with molded in sink
- Grohe single lever faucet
- Drawer storage
- Cabinet storage
- Large dry storage underneath the galley floor
- Pullout pantry locker
According to the vessels onwer, the RayMarine navigation package installed on "Pacific Bear" is a approximate $80,000.00 retail installed package.
Lower Helm Station
The lower helm station is in the forward starboard side of the main salon. Features include a freestanding captain’s helm seat, CAT engine display monitors and new Raymarine navigational equipment. Full details will be in the navigational section.
- Low profile helm console
- CAT analog and digital engine displays
- Electronic engine/transmission controls
- Captain’s chair
- 3X Windshield wiper remote controls
- Rudder angle indicator
- Air horn remote
- Audible engine alarms and indicator lights
- Trim tabs control
- Windlass control
- Ritchie compass
- AC and DC power distribution panels, with volt and amp gauges.
- Onan generator control panel
Flybridge Deck
The flybridge is a tournament style with the helm station aft and two settees forward, this gives the helmsperson great visibility when backing into a slip and because of the bridge helm design, does not diminish from the forward visibility. Other bridge features include a hardtop w/enclosure, 2X new captain’s chairs and new Raymarine navigational equipment.
Flybridge Helm area features
- Tournament style bridge design w/2X new captain’s chairs
- Large helm console with built-in storage
- 1X Large port side passenger settee
- 1X L-shaped passenger settee with storage under
- Stainless steel destroyer style helm wheel
- Port side storage cabinet underneath
- Courtesy lighting
- Factory hardtop
- Bridge enclosure – new 2022
- 21 rocket launcher rod holders
Flybridge Helm Station equipment
- Caterpillar engine instrumentation – analog & digital
- Electronic engine & transmission controls
- Navigation – cruising & anchor light switch
- Stainless steel destroyer style helm wheel
- Rudder angle indicator
- 2X new helm seats
- Windlass remote control
- Horn remote
- Remote control for the FLIR system
Navigation Electronics - The equipment listed below is new in 2023
- New Raymarine Raymarine Axion Pro 2 MFD’s 12” (x3)
- Raymarine Axiom Pro 2 MFD’s 9” (x2)
- Raymarine Cyclone Pro radar w/ 6’ Open Array
- Raymarine AIS700 Transceiver
- Raymarine AR200 Augmented Reality
- Raymarine Ray73 VHF
- Raymarine Camera’s x4 (Engine Room, Cockpit, Salon, Forward)
- FLIR
- Sirius XM/Weather receiver
- SeaWatch TV Antenna
- Airmar B275 1kw Chirp Transducer
- New 406Mhz EPIRB
- New VHF Antennas (x2)
Additional navigational equipment
- Rudder angle indicator
- Ritchie compass
- GPS
- SIMRAD autopilot
Aft deck helm control station
- ZF engine & transmission control
- Simard joystick (rudder) autopilot control
- Simrad NSS7 display
Electrical System
- Onan Generator with 1559 hours
- Victron 3000w Inverter – new 2022
- Victron 200amp AGM House Batteries (x4) – new 2022
- Victron CerboGX (wifi Monitoring) – new 2022
- Victron Smart BMV (Battery Management System) – new 2022
- Victron Orion 24-12 Battery Chargers x2 – new 2022
- Galvanic Isolator
- Battery parallel switch
- Prewired for Starlink – installed 2024
- 2X New Smart plug inlets: 125V/30A Shore Power inlets – new 2024
- New Smart Plug for TV Coax – new 2024
- 120VAC/24VDC Power distribution panels located at the lower helm area
- 3X 12VDC automatic bilge pumps & 1X manual bilge pump
Engines and Mechanical
- Twin 3176 600 HP Caterpillar diesel engines.
- Caterpillar engine monitoring gauges, start/stop switches, with alarms at upper and lower helm stations
- Port engine hours - 1866
- Starboard engine hours - 1863
Recent mechanical upgrades in 2023 include
- Port engine injections
- Port engine valve adjustment
- Port engine new starter
- Starboard Engine complete overhaul to include new head, turbo, aftercooler cleaned/tested & rebuilt injectors,
- Full engine service at xxxx hours
- Generator serviced at xxxx hours
Additional mechanical features include
- New insulation in Engine Room - 2023
- Engine room painted - 2023
- Engines and Engine room freshly painted – 2023
- Hydraulic steering, two station
- Racor fuel/water separator filters
- DC engine room ventilators
- AC fluorescent lighting and DC lighting
- Automatic engine room fire suppression system
- Reverso electric oil change system
- Hydraulic trim tabs with dual helm controls
- Air-conditioning with multi zone temperature controls.
- Fiberglass fuel tanks
- Spare propellers
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/26 | Initial price | $249,995 |
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Customers rave about the 1997 Riviera 43 Open Flybridge for its impressive combination of performance, style, and comfort
Many praise its spacious flybridge, which offers exceptional visibility and is perfect for both cruising and entertaining. The well-designed layout includes ample seating and a helm station that provides easy maneuverability, making it a favorite among boating enthusiasts. Owners often highlight the roomy interior, featuring a generous salon with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The fully equipped galley and comfortable accommodations for family and friends enhance the overall experience, making it an ideal choice for extended voyages. Performance-wise, the Riviera 43 is lauded for its solid construction and seaworthiness, enabling smooth handling in various conditions. Additionally, customers appreciate its fuel efficiency, which is a big plus for longer journeys. Feedback commonly notes the boat's classic design and well-maintained condition, showcasing its enduring appeal. Overall, the 1997 Riviera 43 Open Flybridge is celebrated as a luxurious and reliable option for both leisure and adventure on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Spacious Flybridge: The open flybridge design provides ample space for entertaining, offering panoramic views and a social environment for guests.
Solid Construction: Riviera boats are known for their robust construction and durability, with high-quality materials that withstand the rigors of marine environments.
Versatile Layout: The interior layout offers a practical combination of comfort and functionality, with well-appointed living spaces that include a galley, salon, and sleeping quarters.
Performance: Equipped with powerful engines, the Riviera 43 delivers strong performance and good fuel efficiency, making it suitable for both cruising and fishing.
Fishing Features: Designed with anglers in mind, this model includes features such as a fish locker, bait well, and rod holders, making it an excellent choice for serious fishermen.
Reputation: The Riviera brand is well-respected in the boating community, known for its quality craftsmanship and reliability.
Cons
Age: Being a 1997 model, some components may require updating or replacement due to wear and tear over the years, which could lead to additional maintenance costs.
Limited Technology: Compared to newer models, the 1997 Riviera 43 may lack modern technological features and amenities, such as advanced navigation systems and smart home integrations.
Space Constraints: While the layout is generally spacious, some users may find the living areas and storage limited, especially when accommodating larger groups.
Cost of Maintenance: Older boats can sometimes incur higher maintenance costs as parts become less readily available, and systems may require more frequent servicing.
Fuel Consumption: Although performance is strong, fuel consumption may be higher compared to newer, more efficient models due to advancements in engine technology.
Made For
The 1997 Riviera 43 Open Flybridge is an ideal choice for boating enthusiasts who appreciate the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This vessel caters to families looking for a spacious yet manageable boat for weekend getaways or longer excursions. With ample seating and sleeping accommodations, it's great for entertaining friends or enjoying quality time with loved ones on the water. Fishermen will also find this model appealing, as the flybridge offers excellent visibility and access to prime fishing spots, while the well-equipped cockpit provides plenty of room for equipment and catches. Additionally, those who enjoy leisurely cruising will appreciate the Riviera's smooth ride and stylish design that enhances the overall boating experience. Whether you’re a seasoned mariner or a newcomer to the boating world, the Riviera 43 Open Flybridge stands out as a versatile vessel perfect for a variety of water activities, ensuring memorable adventures on the open sea.
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| $249,995 | $249,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $219,000 | $289,000 |
| San Diego | Alameda | San Diego | San Diego | Long Beach | Dana Point |
| 43' | 40' | 43' | 43' | 38' | 47' |
| Caterpillar | - | Cummins | Cummins 6CTA-8.3M2 | Cummins | Cummins |
| 660 hp | - | 450 hp | 450 hp | 370 hp | 400 hp |
| 37 | 169 | 333 | 0 | 47 | 93 |
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5060 North Harbor Drive, Suite 155, San Diego, CA, 92106
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