This Riva Tropicana 43 represents an exceptionally rare and highly desirable opportunity to acquire one of Riva’s most elegant open cruisers, distinguished by being the only hull built with the factory-extended teak bathing platform—a unique feature that enhances both functionality and visual presence.
Powered by twin Cummins V8 V903 engines (425 hp each) with approximately 600 hours, she delivers confident performance and smooth cruising, complemented by bow thruster with joystick control, trim tabs, and a hydraulic passerelle for effortless manoeuvring and berthing.
Her exterior spaces are beautifully configured for Mediterranean living, featuring three bow sunbeds, a spacious teak cockpit, and a hydraulic dining table that converts into a large sunpad. The cockpit is further enhanced by blue LED courtesy lighting, underwater lights, a new sunshade awning (2024), and full cockpit tonneau and canopy covers, ensuring comfort both underway and at anchor.
Below deck, the classic Riva wood interior is paired with full soft leather seating, an open-plan saloon, and two hydraulic lift tables, including a saloon table that converts into an additional double berth. The two-cabin, five-berth layout includes an owner’s cabin with Jack-and-Jill ensuite access, while CruiseAir air conditioning with reverse-cycle heating ensures year-round comfort.
Meticulously maintained by her owner, the yacht has been recently antifouled in July 2025 and benefits from thoughtful upgrades including modern navigation electronics, refreshed audio systems, and a new cockpit fridge. Turn-key and ready for immediate use, she is ideally suited for stylish coastal cruising throughout the Mediterranean.
For discerning owners seeking a blend of timeless Italian design, strong performance, and genuine rarity, this Riva Tropicana 43 stands out as a truly special offering.
Broker’s Comments
It is extremely rare to find a Tropicana 43 in this condition, and virtually unheard of to see one with a factory-built extended bathing platform, making this example genuinely unique. She presents as a well-cared-for yacht with the correct balance of originality and modern upgrades, retaining her classic Riva charm while offering practical improvements for today’s boating lifestyle. Recently antifouled and sensibly equipped, she is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will appeal strongly to buyers seeking exclusivity, pedigree, and elegant open-boat cruising.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Features
Engines: 2 × Cummins V8 V903, 425 hp each – approx. 600 hours
Generator: 6.5 kW
Bow Thruster: with joystick
Trim Tabs
Hydraulic Passerelle
Hydraulic Lift Tables × 2 (cockpit & saloon; saloon table converts to double berth)
Air Conditioning: CruiseAir units in saloon and master cabin, with master cabin vent
Full Soft Leather Settees
Solid Stainless Steel Windscreen
Extended Factory-Built Teak Bathing Platform (unique to this hull)
Recently Antifouled: July 2025
Electronics & Navigation
Garmin GPS Plotter
Autopilot: Raymarine
Compass
VHF radio
Navigation lights
Depth/speed instruments
Deck & Exterior Features
Extended teak bathing platform (factory-built)
Bow sunbeds × 3
Spacious cockpit with hydraulic dining table (converts to large sunpad)
Sunshade awning on two stainless-steel poles (new 2024)
Blue LED floor/courtesy lights in cockpit
Underwater lights
Full cockpit tonneau and full canopy covers
Stainless steel flagpole
Teak or maintenance-grade deck surfaces
Galley & Bar
Wet bar with sink
Cockpit bar with new fridge (2022)
Stainless-steel fridge in galley
Electric hob (new 2019)
Interior
2 cabins, 5-berth layout
Owner’s cabin with ensuite access (Jack-and-Jill heads configuration)
Open-plan saloon with classic Riva wood finish
Hydraulic saloon table converting to double berth
CruiseAir air conditioning and reverse-cycle heating
Full soft leather seating
Audio & Entertainment
New Alpine Bluetooth Stereo in Saloon
2 speakers in saloon + 2 new Fusion speakers in cockpit
Original Alpine player with 2 speakers in Master Cabin
Safety & Other Equipment
6-man liferaft (requires service)
4 life jackets
2 lifebuoys
Fire extinguishers
Halon fire extinguisher (requires service)
3 × automatic bilge pumps with alarms
Manual bilge pump
Hot water tank with immersion heater
Cleats
Boat hook
Other
Original Riva binder and instructions from new
DISCLAIMER
This vessel is EU VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Vilanova, Barcelona, Spain
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