Yacht Overview & Highlights

Riviera 51 Open Flybridge in excellent overall condition, meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded over the years.

Exclusively privately used and never employed for charter or fishing activities, this Riviera 51 stands out for her exceptional level of care and attention to maintenance. The yacht has benefited from a dedicated crew member throughout the year and has been regularly stored ashore in a boatyard during the winter months, ensuring consistent care and preservation.

An extensive series of refits and upgrades carried out between 2016 and 2025 has enhanced both her aesthetics and onboard systems, preserving her comfort, functionality and timeless appeal. Notable features include solid teak decking in the cockpit and on the swimming platform, solid teak gunwales, synthetic teak decking on the flybridge, refreshed interiors and numerous technical improvements.

A particularly well-maintained Riviera 51 Open Flybridge, offering an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a quality yacht with an extensive maintenance history and significant upgrades.

KEY FEATURES

• Private Use Only – Never used for charter or fishing.
• Year-Round Professional Maintenance – Dedicated crew member throughout the year and winter storage ashore in a boatyard.
• Extensive Refits & Upgrades (2016–2025) – Significant cosmetic, technical and functional improvements.
• Solid Teak Finishes – Cockpit, swimming platform and gunwales featuring solid teak, with extensive refurbishment and restoration work.
• Upgraded Flybridge – Soft Teak synthetic decking and new PVC enclosure installed in 2024.
• Refreshed Interiors – New mattresses, saloon curtains, carpeting and significant galley upgrades. 
• Modernised Galley – Corian countertop, induction hob and replaced refrigerators.
• Updated Electronics – Raymarine chartplotter, VHF, upgraded sound system with amplifiers and new electronic engine controls installed in 2025.
• Serviced Onboard Systems – Upgrades and maintenance to plumbing, toilets, heat exchangers and steering system.
• Recent 2025 Upgrades – New electronic engine controls, replacement anchor chain and complete polishing of hull and superstructure.

REFITTING & UPGRADES

2025

• Replacement of electronic engine controls.
• Complete polishing of hull and superstructure.
• Replacement of anchor chain.

2024

• Renewal of flybridge PVC enclosure.

2023

• Replacement of toilets and associated plumbing systems.
• Replacement of mattresses.
• Replacement of saloon curtains.
• Upgraded sound system with amplifiers in both saloon and flybridge.
• Servicing of heat exchangers.
• New Corian galley countertop and induction hob.
• Replacement of galley full-height refrigerator and flybridge refrigerator.
• Replacement of VHF radio.
• Overhaul of steering system.
• Installation of Soft Teak synthetic decking on the flybridge.
• Refurbishment of teak grating on the gangway.
• Installation of remote control for the gangway.

2022

• Complete removal of existing hull coatings down to the substrate.
• Installation of new Gessi taps and replacement of plumbing pipes and fittings.
• Replacement of both freshwater pressure pumps.
• Installation of new Raymarine chartplotter.
• Recaulking of teak decking and replacement of solid teak gunwales.
• Replacement of exterior upholstery.

2019

• Renewal of exterior upholstery in Sunbrella fabric.
• Installation of new American-style carpeting.

2016

• Replacement of solid teak decking in the cockpit and on the swimming platform.

Exterior & Interior Layout

EXTERIOR AREAS

The Riviera 51 Open Flybridge offers spacious and well-designed exterior areas, combining practicality, comfort and excellent liveability, ideal for both cruising and entertaining.

The generous aft cockpit features solid teak decking, wide side benches with comfortable cushions, and easy access to the swimming platform through a central transom gate. The cockpit is further equipped with a freshwater sink, storage compartments and a practical access ladderleading to the flybridge. The solid teak gunwales add a refined touch to the exterior finishes.

The teak-laid swimming platform provides convenient access to the sea and is complemented by a hydraulic gangway.

The flybridge is one of the yacht's most attractive outdoor living areas, featuring a spacious Ushaped

seating arrangement with a dining table.

The upper helm station is equipped with a Raymarine chartplotter, navigation instruments and comfortable helm seating. The entire flybridge benefits from synthetic Soft Teak decking, a protective hardtop and a transparent PVC enclosure.

Wide side decks with stainless steel handrails provide access to the foredeck, where a generous sunbathing area offers an additional space for relaxation.

INTERIOR LIVING AREAS

The interior of the Riviera 51 Open Flybridge offers a welcoming and functional layout,characterised by warm wood cabinetry, leather upholstery and generous natural light.

The spacious main saloon features two distinct seating areas.

On the port side, a comfortable L-shaped leather sofa offers generous seating and can be converted into an additional double berth when required.

On the starboard side, a second leather dinette with a large wooden dining table.

This area is complemented by a Samsung television, Sky decoder, Bose sound system and Samsung DVD/CD/MP3 player and a U-Line wine cooler,

Located amidships on the port side, the well-equipped galley combines practicality with contemporary upgrades. It features a Corian countertop, Bosch induction hob, Isotherm refrigerator and freezer, LG digital combination oven and Candy Aquamatic washing machine.

ACCOMMODATION

The Riviera 51 Open Flybridge offers a comfortable three-cabin, two-bathroom layout, designed to provide privacy and convenience for owners and guests.

Master Cabin

Located forward, the master cabin features a centrally positioned double bed, generous storage space with wardrobes and overhead cabinets, and a Sharp LCD television.

VIP Guest Cabin

Positioned amidships on the starboard side, the VIP guest cabin features a double bed, wooden cabinetry, storage compartments, an LCD television and Sky decoder. Its comfortable layout makes it particularly suitable for family members or guests.

Guest Cabin

The third cabin is fitted with upper and lower bunk beds, offering practical additional accommodation, particularly suitable for children or guests.

Guest Bathroom

The VIP and bunk-bed cabins share a conveniently located guest bathroom, complete with toilet, washbasin and shower.

With three cabins, two bathrooms and the additional convertible double berth in the saloon,  the Riviera 51 offers versatile accommodation for family cruising and extended stays on board

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

• Icom IC-M330 VHF radio
• Raymarine Axiom 12 multifunction chartplotter
• Raymarine radar
• Raymarine Autohelm ST6001 autopilot
• Raymarine Smart Controller for autopilot
• Raymarine Autohelm ST60 Tridata display
• Rudder angle and trim tab position indicators
• MUIR digital anchor chain counter
• LCD engine instrumentation displays
• Sunshin HR-1012 searchlight
• Side-Power bow thruster
• Electronic engine throttle controls

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Onan MDKBE generator – 17.5 kW, 240V / 50Hz (1,980 running hours as of June 2025)
• 2 Phase Three battery chargers
• Inverter
• Cruisair reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating system
• Onboard intercom system

ENTERTAINMENT & AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT

• Raymarine satellite TV antenna system
• HD satellite receiver
• 3 LCD televisions
• Bose interior sound system
• Fusion MS-RA70 exterior marine audio system

GALLEY & ONBOARD COMFORT

• U-Line wine cooler
• Ice maker
• Cockpit wet bar with sink and Isotherm top-loading refrigerator
• Flybridge wet bar with BBQ grill, sink and drawer refrigerator

DECK EQUIPMENT & EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES

• Besenzoni hydraulic gangway
• Stern mooring winch
• Complete set of canvas covers and sunshades
• Cockpit enclosure
• Flybridge PVC enclosure
• Bimini top
• Cockpit fishing rod holders
• Aft deck floodlights

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Complete onboard safety equipment