2011 Riviera 43 Open Flybridge

Step aboard and the first thing you notice is the Riviera’s trademark fit and finish: solid underfoot, quiet underway, and everything laid out with a skipper’s logic. Sightlines from the flybridge are outstanding, with the helm set up so you can run the boat comfortably seated or standing, without losing view of the bow or corners of the stern. Inside, the galley-down layout keeps cooking separate from the traffic flow yet close enough to stay social, and the two-cabin, two-head arrangement makes overnighting with guests genuinely practical. Underway, the hull feels planted and predictable, with the IPS giving you that fingertip control in tight marinas and a surprisingly dry ride once you push the throttles. It’s a boat that feels smaller in the slip and bigger at sea.

In these waters, conditions can shift quickly from calm, family-cruising afternoons to choppy, wind-against-tide runs home, and the Riviera 43 Open Flybridge is built for exactly that kind of variety. The hull carries its beam well forward, adding volume below and stability at rest when you’re rafted up or on the hook. IPS drives make threading narrow channels, busy marinas, and tight fuel docks a low-stress affair, even with a cross-breeze. The open flybridge gives you cooling airflow and clear visibility for spotting crab pots, traffic, and shifting weather, while the enclosed saloon below lets you shut the door and stay comfortable when the breeze turns cool or the sun gets intense. It’s a versatile platform for local fishing, weekend escapes, and longer coastal hops.