Riviera 48 Offshore Express


'Tango' is probably the most unique Riviera Offshore Express on the market, with a tuna tower, an impressive history and even more impressive suite of equipment.

Originally launched in South Australia, Tango has worked extensively in Western Australia as a research vessel, supporting whale studies and contracts with the Australian Defence Force. She has since travelled across the northern coast of the country and now resides in Queensland.

Built by Riviera, a name known for capable offshore cruisers, Tango is a proven long range vessel with exceptional sea-keeping ability. She is still registered in Western Australia and currently in survey (restricted to research use only and Jamaican flagged), meaning she has been maintained to a high commercial standard throughout her life.

Now available for private use, Tango offers the reliability of a research vessel with the comfort and versatility of a family cruiser. She is fully equipped with a comprehensive suite of navigation and safety equipment usually found only on large commercial boats.

Whether you are planning extended coastal cruising, serious offshore fishing, or relaxed family getaways, Tango is ready.

Features include:

- Professional grade navigation systems
- Custom display monitors
- Dual Furuno radar
- Furuno echo sounders
- TMQ C-Plot navigation charts (Full inventory available on request)
- Tuna tower with second control station
- Electric lift engine room floor
- Six fridge and freezer units for extended trips
- Full safety gear to commercial survey standard including new liferafts
- Outriggers for offshore fishing
- Air conditioned cockpit with clears that fully enclose the area
- Twin 825 horsepower MTU engines
- Bow and stern thrusters for easy handling in all conditions

Tango is a rare opportunity to step into a true ocean capable vessel with the comfort and confidence to explore far beyond the marina

World Wide Boat Brokers are premier recreational and commercial yacht brokers. With extensive knowledge of both sail and powered vessels, the team at WWBB understand the intricacies of a wide variety of boats and how to assist in making the boat buying process as easy as possible.

Disclaimer: World Wide Boat Brokers presents this vessel's details in good faith but makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of this information or the vessel's condition. Buyers are encouraged to engage their own agents or surveyors to verify any details they wish to confirm. This vessel is offered for sale and is subject to changes in location, price, or availability without prior notice.

Region
Queensland
Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Area Airlie Beach, QLD
Reference
Riviera 48 OE
Usage
Leisure, In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing
Launch Year
2009
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AU-MAJ48020F809
Rego
GK912
Rego Expiry
31/08/2026
Designer
Riviera
Builder
Riviera
Length
48' 0" - 14.64m
Beam
4.9m
Draft
1.4m
Displacement
19.5T Light/25.4T loaded
Deck Material
GRP, Teak
Engine Make
MTU
Engine
2 x MTU series 60
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
825Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2195
2nd Engine Hrs
2195
Fuel Consumption
290Lph total @25kts and 1980rpm (362nm range). 160Lph total at 18kts 1550rpm (473nm). 76Lph@10kts
Max Speed
Approx 32kts
Cruise Speed
22-25kts
Propulsion
Shaft drive, fixed 5 blade props
Thrusters
Sidepower bow and stern electric thrusters
Genset
13.5kva Cummins Onan MDKBP 5938499.(5868hrs)
Fuel
4300L
Water
620L
Accommodation
Double V berth forward with own ensuite, port aft cabin with 1 single bunk
and a double under it, drop down pullman single in saloon. Guest bathroom to stbd aft.
Cabins
2 Cabins
Berths
Sleeps 6 in two double berths, 1 single bunk and 1 single pullman
Galley
Located stbd side of saloon, L shaped bench top with ample storage and fridge space. 2 fridge drawers and one freezer drawer, dishwasher drawer, electric cooktop.
Sunroof allows natural light into galley.
Refrigeration
2 drawer Vitrifrigo in galley, 62L bar fridge in cockpit,
plus 2x large Waeco under seat fridge/freezers in cockpit
Freezer
1 draw Vitrifrigo in galley
Stove
Wolf 2 burner induction electric cooktop
Water Maker
Horizon watermaker 5000ltrs/day
Hotwater System
50L Therm 240v/heat exchanger
Shower
2 in bathrooms
Toilet
2 Dometic vacuflush with 150L holding tank
Entertainment
Starlink
2 x Samsung TVs
Fusion stereo
Air Conditioning
3 x cruisair units
Dinghy
4 person inflatable with aluminium hull
Outboard
Torquedo electric
Covers
Drop down clears across cockpit
Ground Tackle
1 Marsh Stockless 42 kg
Chain, 8mm length 150m
1 spare
Muir electric windlass
Muir AA560 winch control and chain counter at helm
Safety Gear
Vessel is in Survey as a research vessel and safety gear is current
Bilge Pumps
Whale gusher manual and rule 200 electric
Life Raft
2 x 4 man Viking liferafts in service
Epirb
Accusat epirb Hex#3EECA880F8FFBFF
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Powder throughout, FM200 engine room suppression, fire blanket
Electrics
House batteries 4 x N50Z Intimidator AGM
2 x 1000cca start batteries per engine (4 in total)
Victron Centaur 24v charger
Stbd start bank starts generator
Victron 3KVA Inverter Charger
Shorepower 240V/15A x 2
Electronics
Chartplotter: Furuno Navnet MFD + Navigation monitor and
computer running Timezone professional and TMQ C
plot programmes, integrated to starlink, allowing internet
use and weather checks etc. Raymarine CW90 on tower
station.
AIS Furuno class B
GPS
VHF Icom IC -M604+ UHF Icom+ GME TX 4600 on tower
Iridium sat phone + Starlink onboard
Radar: Furuno 4G on Navnet MFD + FURUNO RCU-028
x/sBand professional radar on dedicated monitor display
and controls. 1x 96 nm Furuno FAR 1523 ARPA X -
band
1x 96nm 4G Furuno DRS6A NXT Digital radar
Sounder: Furuno x 2 transducers, displayed on navnet MFD
Autopilot: 2 X Raymarine ST 70+ 1 x Raymarine ST70 on top of
tower.
Maretron wind and barometer
Navigation station has 3 custom made monitors for
Radar, plotters, sounders, internet. Professional grade
setup.
Sanshin HR-1012 searchlight,
onboard cameras.
MTU engine displays.
Nav light and bilge pump display,
Horn,
Trim tab controls
Deck Gear
Aluminium Tuna tower
Outriggers
Pierlite spotlights
Helm station on tower
Foredeck sunbed
Bait tank
Fender holders
Large lazarette storage
Electric engine room hatch for top down access, and separate door access to ER staircase.
Cockpit enclosed by clears and Airconditioned
Side opening windows to cockpit
Lines and fenders
Swim platform with ladder
Remarks
A proven long range cruiser and seagoing vessel. Having originated in SA, and worked in WA as a research vessel with whales and contracts with the Australian defence force, it has travelled around the top end of Australia to call Qld home. WA registered and currently in survey (Strictly research only and Jamaican flagged), meaning it has been maintained to a survey standard. Tango is a great opportunity to be a private vessel, with all the navigation gear of a large commercial vessel. This vessel is best used for Long range cruising, offshore fishing and family getaways.


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World Wide Boat Brokers
Daniel Howcroft
12 Orana St
Sunshine Coast
QLD 4575 Australia




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