Westerly Riviera 35

Inspired by the success- of the Konsort Duo, Westerly conceived the Riviera 35 as a larger and bang up-to-date pilothouse cruiser. Much of Westerly's marketing focused on the panoramic view from the saloon — there's 1.4m2 (14sq ft) of smoked acrylic each side, which gives an almost unsurpassed view out, without others being able to see in.

The Riviera uses the tried and tested hull of the Seahawk and Falcon to give respectable cruising performance under sail, with the addition of a sugar-scoop stern, a new deck and a wider coachroof. Although the pilothouse is undeniably bulky it is more rounded than many, with a softer, more modern appearance.

Down below she offers cavernous accommodation. The bright and spacious deck saloon uses the full 3.7m (12ft) beam and incorporates dinette. About the only omission is a decent chart table.

The main sleeping cabin is a huge double in the bow. This boasts plenty of stowage, a settee, room to walk around and an en. suite heads with separate shower compartment. The berth is also larger than average. The double aftercabin is small by comparison only with en suite facility, which reduced the cockpit locker to merely enormous.

Under sail, the Riviera has a rig of the same sail area as the Falcon and Sea- hawk, so performance is rather better than might be expected. However, being 1.1 tons heavier and with considerable windage, she is slightly slower.

A 28hp Volvo Penta 2003 engine was standard, with a 43hp turbo-charged version offered as an option. Both were easily capable of driving the boat at hull speed.

The Riviera has inside and cockpit hydraulic steering (which needs no switchover), a roller headsail, in-mast furling and all lines are led aft.

The Riviera was a well-built vessel, although only produced for a relatively short time, from 1988 to 1990.

Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted/full sea trial.