Jut antifouled, recent major cooling system service, set up with solar system to maintain the 3 battery banks. BOAT REVEIW (https://www. Tradeaboat. Com. Au/news-reviews/7298-riviera-48-offsho re-express-review)
Launch Year
2012 approximate
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP white
Builder
RIVIERA MARINE PTY LTD
Deck Material
GRP AND FOAM CORED DECKS
Engine
CAT C12 ACERT TURBO 12 LITRE STRAIGHT 6 FULLY ELECTRIC COMMON RAIL DIESEL
Fuel Consumption
VARIABLE
Propulsion
2 SHAFTS AND 4 BLADED BRONZE PROPS
Accommodation
The owners get an island bed in the bow, with upmarket en suite including big shower stall, separate TV, hanging and storage space, while guests have two single berths in the aft cabin. The pullman berths back aft will, I'm told, be changed to permanent single berths on future boats. There is carpet in the forward cabin, but hard-wearing Amtico mock timber in the living areas. Should you have a full house, no worries, the lounge in the amidships saloon before the small dinette and 32in LCD TV can convert into two more (pullman) berths. That makes sleeping for six, plus one in the bridgedeck. A second day and communal head with toilet and handheld shower is aft near the galley.
Galley
Gourmands will welcome the abundant Corian counters and food-prep space, four fridge and freezer drawers, recessed two-burner stove with range hood, oversized sink, and convection microwave oven with grill. I was similarly impressed by the storage, which ranged from a massive subfloor hold to abundant cupboards and drawers.
Refrigeration
9 FRIDGES FREEZERS ICEMAKERS
Water Maker
80 LITRE /HOUR DESALINATOR
Electrics
The Pompanette helm seat is central, as it should be on an express boat, alongside the matching navigator seat to port, both of which are set behind a stylish windscreen. The dash is designed for a full spread of 15in electronics and, though not retractable as is de rigueur these days, the screens are well protected by the high aspect windscreen.
I found twin Raymarine E120s with radar, chartplotter and sounder (you can include CCT from the engineroom, cockpit, and saloon); autopilot, marine radios and stereo; Edson wheel; chain counter; storage for personal effects and drinkholders; plus twin CAT engine control panels and a pair of Quickshift electronic throttles and shifts with cruise, synchro, express and troll modes.