Access to the machinery space is from the cockpit. While this is far more desirable than saloon access, it is a bit of a trick on smaller convertible designs. As a result, one must be somewhat limber to enter the engineroom, and captains with a full beam will find things a bit tight inside. Machinery removal hatches are provided. The self-bailing cockpit offers a serious fishing platform.
Systems are tidy and appear sensibly arranged.
Engine exhaust is plumbed to hearty, molded fiberglass water lift-style mufflers that funnel exhaust water and gas aft through fiberglass exhaust tubes. Fuel is carried in a fiberglass fuel tank under the cockpit. An optional 160-gallon tank can be added beneath the galley. Our speed trials were conducted in the calm waters of the Intracoastal near Riviera's largest dealer, South Florida Yacht Sales in Riviera Beach, but I could not resist taking the 40 out Lake Worth inlet. The seas were running about 4 feet, and the 40 consumed them to deliver a dry, comfortable ride.