SAFARI - Riviera FOR SALE

Introducing SAFARI, a Riviera 40 flybridge motor yacht blending easygoing family cruising with serious bluewater sportfisher performance.

Introduction

The sweet spot, where you cruise in comfort and fish on command, is called SAFARI—a Riviera 40 that effortlessly doubles as a relaxed, family‑friendly cruiser and a capable offshore sportfish. She is the rare boat where one crew can stream the game on the salon TV while another works the cockpit spread, then everyone gathers for dinner in the air‑conditioned interior complete with a dishwasher and a washer/dryer. With fresh electronics, a protected helm, and smart mechanical updates, SAFARI is set up to be easy to own and even easier to enjoy.

Highlights

SAFARI blends a versatile mission profile—comfortably cruising with the family during the week and standing offshore‑ready the moment the bite turns on—with the sort of amenities that make time aboard feel like home. Entertainment comes naturally thanks to the salon TV and upgraded audio, perfect for watching football while you fish or unwinding after a long run. Daily life is effortless with a full galley, a roomy dinette, a dishwasher and a washer/dryer, all within a bright, easy‑to‑clean interior enhanced by LED lighting. The renowned Riviera ride and build quality underpin every mile, with a deep‑V hull for a clean, dry run, robust glasswork, and a practical systems layout.

Power and technology are thoroughly up to date. Twin Caterpillar 3126B Electronic diesels (450 hp) show 2,204 hours as of Nov ’25, and the major 1,000‑hour service was completed in 2024 on both engines and the generator. An updated helm in 2025 brings a triple Garmin glass bridge (8610/8612/8616) with radar, sounder, AIS, and autopilot, with engine data cleanly networked via NMEA 2000. Visibility and protection are assured by the hardtop with a new full enclosure featuring Strataglass sides and a new forward acrylic panel. When it’s time to fish, you’ll appreciate the livewell, in‑deck fish box, rigging station, tackle storage, cockpit freezer, washdowns, outriggers, and a varnished rocket launcher. Easy anchoring and evening ambiance come courtesy of a new Muir windlass (2025) and Lumitec underwater lights in blue and white, while thoughtful spares aboard deliver peace of mind.

Family-first layout

Two staterooms and one head with a stall shower create a family‑first layout that maximizes real living space. The forward owner’s stateroom features a centerline berth, private access to the head, generous storage, and an overhead hatch for light and airflow. The starboard guest cabin offers three bunks, a hanging locker, drawers, and a washer/dryer combo, making extended stays easy. The salon is built to gather, with an L‑settee that converts via a pull‑out berth, a large L‑dinette and ottoman, privacy shades, recessed LED lighting, two‑zone A/C, TV/DVD, and upgraded speakers. You will actually cook in this galley: Corian countertops, a molded sink, a two‑burner Ceran cooktop, a microwave, a dishwasher, a Nova fridge/freezer, a teak‑and‑holly sole, and deep storage tie function to finish in all the right ways.

Helm and electronics (2024–2025)

The bridge was modernized to today’s standards in 2024–2025 with a triple Garmin MFD suite (8610/8612/8616) tied to a 4' radar, sounder, and AIS, all complemented by autopilot control. A Simrad AP22 autopilot, Icom VHF, Clarion stereo, and CAT engine monitors round out a helm that is crisp and intuitive, with engine data integrated on the network via NMEA 2000 for clean, modern readouts. Comfort and longevity are evident in the dual varnished helm chairs refinished in 2024, while a bridge refrigerator/freezer plus a sink and counter keep refreshments within reach. An air horn with a dedicated compressor doubles as a practical way to inflate water toys, underscoring the boat’s playful side.

Deck and cockpit: chill or chase

A hardtop with a new full enclosure—Strataglass sides and a new forward acrylic panel—keeps you dry and in command whether you choose to chill or chase. The fishing package leaves little to wish for, with a see‑through lighted livewell, an in‑deck fish box, a rigging station, tackle drawers, a cockpit freezer, a transom door, fresh and raw‑water washdowns, coaming bolsters, five gunnel rod holders, Rupp double‑spreader outriggers, LED spreader and courtesy lights, and a varnished rocket launcher. Ground tackle is equally capable with a bow rail, a new Muir windlass (2025), and a proper chain/anchor package. Evenings aboard turn resort‑like with Lumitec underwater lights in blue and white, while AC‑powered lights atop the hardtop can illuminate the spread or the dock for parties. For total capacity, there are nine rod holders in the gunwales, five on the rocket launcher, and six on the flybridge.

Mechanical and electrical

Reliable, well‑serviced power comes from twin CAT 3126 diesels rated at 450 hp, equipped with trolling valves and an engine synchronizer, turning through Twin Disc gears. The 1,000‑hour service was completed in 2024 on both engines and the generator, and the engine rooms show thoughtful systems: twin Racors per main, an oil‑change system, Sea‑Fire fire suppression, and battery parallel capability. Ship’s power is anchored by an Onan 9.5 kW genset showing 2,503 hours as of Nov ’25; recent upgrades include a new raw‑water circulation pump for the A/C and bait freezer and a new fishbox macerator. A full interior and exterior LED lighting upgrade reduces load and elevates ambiance, house batteries are new in 2025, and three dedicated start batteries—one for each engine and one for the generator—round out a dependable electrical backbone.

Owner’s notes

SAFARI feels bigger than 40 feet where it counts—the salon, galley, and cockpit—so families aren’t on top of each other and anglers have room to work. She is turnkey for fall football raft‑ups, leaf‑peeping cruises, or hopping a weather window to chase tuna. The big jobs—electronics, enclosure, windlass, and the 1,000‑hour services—are already done, which means you can step aboard and use the boat right away. Private showings in Portsmouth, RI. Trades considered.