Riva 43' Tropicana for Sale

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.

Mechanical

• 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

Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

• 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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