S&S Riviera 32 Buyer's Guide
The S&S Riviera 32, sold as the Bianca Riviera, is a Danish-built Sparkman & Stephens cruiser from the late seventies that still turns up in the used market as a compact sloop with mahogany interior. For a shopper weighing a brokerage purchase, the relevant questions are less about spec-sheet numbers and more about how individual hulls were finished and what owner-fitted gear has been added over the years.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Riviera 32 shares the same fundamental plan: a 32-foot masthead sloop with six berths, a galley, and a toilet, finished in mahogany below. Because the boat was also sold in home-completed form, the structural and cosmetic standard between examples can differ sharply. A buyer should expect the same footprint and accommodation count across the class, but should not assume uniform joinery quality or core sealing from one hull to the next.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, heating, teak decks, and a chartplotter are commonly fitted to these boats. For a buyer, heating extends the seasonal window in cooler climates, teak decks alter both appearance and future maintenance demands, and a chartplotter represents the modern navigation standard. Beyond those, the original specification may include an inboard Bukh DV20 diesel at 20 hp with a shaft drive, a stainless steel fuel tank of 100 liters, and 130 liters of fresh water capacity—all factors that shape cruising range and independence.
What to Inspect
The most important survey point is the balsa-core sandwich used in the construction. Special care must be taken wherever the sandwich has been penetrated, since water ingress can lead to rot. A buyer should probe deck fittings, through-hulls, and any added hardware for softness or discoloration. The second concern is the home-completed route: because some hulls were finished by their owners, the quality of each boat may vary, so a survey should confirm that tankage and rigging meet a consistent standard.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Germany. For a shopper, the shortlist is clear:
- Confirm core integrity at every penetration point
- Verify build standard on any home-completed hull
- Check iron keel for corrosion
- Expect commonly fitted heating, teak decks, and chartplotter
- Survey the Bukh DV20 and shaft drive as the powertrain
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the S&S Riviera 32. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $27,723 | — |
Where they're listed
S&S Riviera 32 listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27,723 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Rogers 32 | 32' | $ 31,466 | 71 | 16 |
| Sadler 32 | 31.5' | $ 22,143 | 55 | 11 |
| Nicholson 32 | 32' | $ 14,963 | 24 | 2 |
| Rival 32 | 31.83' | $ 15,412 | 20 | 2 |
| Morgan Yachts 32 | 31.92' | $ 27,109 | 7 | 0 |
| Bianca Riviera 32You are here | — | $ 27,737 | 1 | 0 |