Riva Tropicana 43

This Riva Tropicana 43 represents an exceptionally rare and highly desirable opportunity to acquire one of Rivas most elegant open cruisers, distinguished by being the only hull built with the factory-extended teak bathing platforma 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 owners 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.

Brokers 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 todays 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

Owners 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
© 2026 Nicolle Associates