Riviera 51 Enclosed Flybridge LOCATED CAIRNS - IN AMSA SURVEY

1996 Riviera 51 Enclosed Flybridge | Turn-Key Charter Powerhouse Must be Sold
Extensive refit and rare AMSA 2C Survey 8 Guest + 2 Crew Berthed
Lelly B is a proven fish raiser with a commanding marlin tower and Rupp outriggers. Big extended cockpit. Custom game chair. Massive refrigeration with huge fuel and exceptional range. She is as capable as a fishing platform as she is as a home base to sportfishing runabouts.
Twin Detroit Series 60s (de rated to 473kW each for longevity) deliver 8 knots at just 16L/hr, 20 knots at 150L/hr. 70% of hours at have been done at trolling speed. Mains have recently had a top end re tune, Heat exchangers & coolers cleaned + pressure tested, Props dynamically balanced and all oil samples are returning excellent results. Lelly B is strong, efficient, and mechanically dialled.
The current owner has invested heavily in refitting the vessel from 2024 that include:
New 18kVA genset
New 9kVA genset
Full flybridge rewire & major electrical overhaul
New radar, AIS, VHFs, autopilots
New watermaker (170L/hr)
New ice machine (2024)
New refrigeration throughout
All new air-conditioning systems
New toilets & pumps (AC, grey, black, fire, bilge)
New anchor winch + 120m x 13mm chain
New shafts, bearings & skin fittings
Custom spray chines (yes -- a dry Riviera!)
New flexi-teak cockpit
New batteries
Engine room ventilation upgrade
New underwater lights, spotlights & light bar
Expedition and or extended charter is a genuine option here with 3,500L fuel and exceptional range, 1000l of water and 170lph of water making capability. You really can get right away. Loads of redundancy in generation, refrigeration, safety, electronics and plenty of accommodation you can truly get off the beaten track. She comes with a 3.6m RIB with 15 HP Yamaha
In an already impressive list of exceptional benefits to the new owner. She is about to under go her 5 Year AMSA Survey. Full out of water will be completed before the sale and ready to go. The engine smothering system was replaced in September 2024 along with fully updated Safety Management System
If you are in the market for an exceptional charter boat or expedition base that represents exceptional value then this opportunity may well be your ticket. Rarely do you find a charter vessel maintained with an open cheque book that has the capabilities such as Lelly B.