1983 - RIVIERA 34 OPEN FLYBRIDGE MK II

She had a big sister and a little sister. And it could be said the Riviera 34 took the best from both of them – the 30 and the 38 – to be a well-rounded family cruiser or sport fishing cruiser.

The real break-through design element of the 34 was the creation of two full-size cabins with accommodation for up to six adults – significant for a boat of this size.

Similar to her competitors, she provided a forward cabin with V-berth.

But her secret was a second double cabin amidships, the aft half of which tucked in under the saloon floor. The two cabins shared a fully enclosed bathroom.

The innovation meant that she could comfortably take an entire family cruising or a crew of fishermen into competition in comfort with a large dinette in the saloon and a galley equipped to feed a hungry throng.

That is no doubt why she quickly gained a significant following. Riviera sold 45 of these craft in the 18 months following her launch at the Sydney International Boat Show in August 1983.

Power options for the Riviera 34 were twin turbo diesel or petrol inboard shaft-drive or twin diesel or petrol stern drives.
Australian Boating magazine stated at the time: “On the water, the Riviera runs quick, smooth and dry – she’s a very dry boat. . . . The flybridge works and works well”.

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)

    10.29 m

    33' 9''

  • Beam (inc. gunwale)

    3.58 m

    11' 9''

  • Maximum Draft (inc. props)

    0.76 m

    2' 6''

  • Dry Weight (approx.) **

    6,800 kg

    14,985 lb

  • Fuel Capacity ***

    573 L

    126 gal

  • Water Capacity ***

    250 L

    55 gal

  • Cockpit Area

    6.41 m2

    69 ft2