1998 Riviera 48 Open Flybridge

Hull #44 of Riviera's much-loved 48 Open Flybridge, "Plan B" has been steadily updated where it counts – new turbos, a low-hours Caterpillar generator (recently installed), a Garmin electronics refit with Starlink, Fusion audio throughout and new saloon flooring, plus a major running-gear and hull refresh in March 2026 – while keeping the proven layout and twin Caterpillar power that made the 48 a favourite with Australian cruising and fishing families.

Three cabins and two full bathrooms, three air-conditioning units, bow and stern thrusters and a huge open flybridge make her an easy boat to live aboard and entertain on, and the extended teak swim platform, outriggers and big cockpit mean she still does the fishing job properly. Based at Newport on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

New turbochargers

New Garmin screens, radar and transducer, plus Starlink

New hot water system

Cooling system overhauled with new aftercooler cores (February 2026)

New cutless bearings and shaft seals both sides, gearbox output seals renewed (March 2026)

All engine room seacocks replaced with new skin fittings and ball valves (March 2026)

Fuel tanks cleaned and fitted with inspection covers (March 2026)

Antifoul, Propspeed, hull cut and polish and new anodes (March 2026)

Invoices available for the March 2026 work

Twin Caterpillar 3176 diesels, 600 hp each, approx. 1,750 hours

Twin shaft drive

Caterpillar generator, approx. 145 hours

Bow and stern thrusters

Three air-conditioning units

Enerdrive ePOWER battery charger

Xantrex 1800W inverter

80 L hot water system

Twin new Garmin touchscreen multifunction displays

New Garmin radar

New Garmin transducer

Starlink satellite internet

Updated Garmin VHF

Garmin cameras in the cockpit, saloon and engine room

Muir anchor winch control, plus bow and stern thruster controls at the helm

Fusion head units and updated speakers in the cockpit, saloon and flybridge

60" TV in the saloon

TVs in the master and forward cabins

Extended teak swim platform with stainless rail, cup holders and rod holders

Teak cockpit sole, updated in recent years

LED courtesy lighting around the cockpit

Stainless steel gas barbecue mounted on the transom

Large extended rear awning, only a few years old

Cockpit sink, cool box and bin

Centre engine room access from the cockpit

Reelax outriggers

Breezeway covers over all exterior saloon windows

Davit crane on the foredeck

Centre console tender carried on the bow

Muir anchor winch with plough anchor

Large open flybridge with seating for eight or more

L-shaped lounge with table to starboard, bench seat for three to port

Sink and updated fridge

Fusion audio

Forward storage

Timber-look floating floors throughout the saloon, replacing the original carpet

Galley to port with dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, two-burner electric cooktop and sink

Forward cabin: island double berth, two hull windows, overhead hatch, TV, 12V fans and hanging lockers on both sides

Master cabin (starboard): walk-around double, hull window, overhead hatch, TV, two 12V fans, hanging locker, drawers and under-bed storage, with private ensuite

Guest cabin (port): two single berths, hull window, overhead hatch and 12V fan

Two bathrooms, each with a full-size shower, basin and vacuum-flush toilet