The Riviera 51 Enclosed Bridge sits in the part of the market where cruising families and serious offshore anglers overlap — which widens the buyer pool but also means the boat has to answer two different sets of questions on the same viewing.
FYI announced this sale as one that drew significant interest from qualified buyers, with Arney Mendez representing the vessel. The specification is a large part of why: an enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge makes the boat usable in South Florida weather year-round, and twin Caterpillar C18 1015HP engines give it cruising speeds up to 30 knots.
Built by Riviera in Australia, the 51 is a standout in the mid-size sportfish category precisely because it refuses to specialise — performance, fishability, and genuine liveaboard comfort in one 51-foot convertible.
Vessel
- Beam: 16′2″
- Staterooms: 3
- Heads: 2
- Power: Twin Caterpillar C18 1015HP
- Flybridge: Enclosed and air-conditioned
Represented by
- Arney Mendez — represented the vessel.
Source: FYI Yachts closing announcement, 2025-07-29. Figures shown are the last asking price at the time of sale, as published — not the final settlement figure, which is confidential.