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Pride of ownership shows with this beautifully maintained 1999 34 Riviera Convertible. From the bilges to the bridge deck, this one is spotless. The twin Cummins diesels only have 814 hours, the 8 KW Kohler genset only has 321 hours. This Australian built sportfisher/cruiser blends luxury, performance, ageless quality and style with rugged offshore capability. Keep warm a cozy with the Espar Hydronic furnace, the Wallas diesel stove also acts as a heater. Some other features include: windlass with Plow anchor, 3 pantographic wipers, Stainless radar arch, bridgedeck bimini, cockpit, brow, sink, freezer, door, floodlights, courtesy lights, upper and lower helm, the dinette converts to a berth, vacuflush head, walk in shower, queen island berth, large hanging closets, comnav autopilot, Radar, GFCI outlets, Magna pro sine inverter/charger, Sony sound with Sirius and back up camera, spare set of props, 10 ft AB dinghy, Icom VHF, window covers, windshield covers, aluminum fuel tank. This Riviera is a complete package ready for a new owner. The reason for selling is the owner is not using it enough. Call anytime for an appointment to view.
We did a major refit on our sailboat, and one of the key jobs was replacing the cutlass bearings — the parts that support the propeller shafts and keep vibrations low when the props spin. To do this, we hauled the boat out of the water, dropped the rudders, pulled the shafts, and used a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the old bearings in place. Once they slid out, we pressed in brand-new bearings, reinstalled everything, and got ready to launch again! It’s one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that makes a huge difference in how smooth and reliable the boat feels underway. Follow along for more sailboat refit projects, cruising life, and ocean adventures!