Australian yacht builder Riviera has launched its 58 Sports Motor Yacht, the latest model in this six-yacht series, which also includes 46-, 50, 64-, 68- and 72-footers.

The yacht has a three-stateroom, three-head layout, making it a solid fit for extended cruising with family and friends. The staterooms are accessed via a stairway on centerline from the salon. The owners’ stateroom is full-beam with a queen-size berth, en suite head, walk-in closet and a breakfast bar.

In a press release Riviera stated, “The space aft of the master stateroom can be personalised to suit the owners’ needs; perhaps as a laundry, utility room, crew cabin, additional accommodation with a separate bathroom, or even a mini gymnasium.”

The forepeak VIP also has a queen-size berth with walkaround room as well as an en suite head. The third guest stateroom is abaft and to port with twin single berths with bedside tables. The berths slide together with the push of a button for couples. The third stateroom is across the companionway to starboard, serving as the day head.

The efficiency of the belowdecks layout is also reflected in the salon arrangement, creating several social zones.

It starts with the 58 Sports motor Yacht’s U-shaped galley aft, which is penned to easily serve guests in the salon as well as those seated at the shaded al fresco deck and in the cockpit. Open the galley window to create a seamless connection between the inside and outside spaces.

Forward and to port is an L-shaped settee, designed to let guests take in the views underway via nearly 360 degrees of glass. Abaft to starboard is a U-shaped dinette for casual meals. Directly across is the internal stairway that leads to the enclosed flybridge helm station.

The 58 Sports Motor Yacht’s aforementioned al fresco deck, which is protected from the elements via glass quarter panels, is cleverly arranged just a couple of steps up from the cockpit. This perch creates clear views aft to watch the kids swimming or to keep an eye on trolled baits when fishing for dinner. There is U-shaped seating around a high-gloss teak dining table to starboard with a settee to port.

In addition to being a formidable cruising platform, the 58 Sports Motor Yacht’s cockpit can be arranged for angling enthusiasts, diving and water sports fans, entertainment-centric cruisers or a little bit of all of it. A nearly full-beam and optional hydraulic swim platform lets owners launch and retrieve a tender or PWC.

There are two more al fresco entertainment spaces on board the 58 Sports Motor Yacht. The first is on the foredeck, where guests can enjoy an L-shaped lounge as well as seating that converts to a pad, all set around a table for meals on the hook. Just add carbon fiber poles to put up an awning for shade from the midday sun. Owners can also add a davit and stow their tender here.

The final al fresco next space is found on the after deck of the all-weather flybridge. Riviera says, “In similar style to the salon below, the flybridge opens and flows out to the aft deck. At anchor, this is a splendid private retreat or boutique entertaining area complete with wrap-around corner lounge, folding timber table, wet bar, refrigerator, sink and solid surface benchtop. To assist the skipper, the aft deck has an additional joystick control station with excellent visibility for precise docking or sport fishing.”

Forward and to port is the helm station with two hand-stitched-leather seats. According to Riviera, “The helm is state-of-the-art, featuring touchscreen navigation and operation technology…” There is also an electric sunroof and side sliding windows that enable fresh breezes.

Power for the Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht is a twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS1350 diesels.

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Global requests for Riviera-built boats are the strongest they’ve ever been in the Australian company’s 43-year history—so much so that Riviera recently completed a $10-million five-year expansion so that its craftspeople can build more boats to meet their global consumer demand.

“Our team is constantly working to enhance quality, in everything from developing new models to adding new skills and the latest technology,” says Stephen Milne, Riviera’s brand and communications director. “We now have more than 521,000 square feet of production space under cover, we’ve expanded many of our buildings to accommodate our larger models, as well as innovative spaces like our new high-tech, temperature-controlled Lamination Center.”

The expansion is what’s making it possible for so many Riviera models to be on display at this fall’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, as well as at the upcoming Miami International Boat Show in February.

Four models in particular—the 46 Sports Motor Yacht, 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, 585 SUV and 58 Sports Motor Yacht—are the ones to look for at the Riviera stands at the upcoming boat shows.

46 Sports Motor Yacht

The 46 Sports Motor Yacht will be making its boat-show premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which runs from October 25-29. It’s the new entry-level model in the Sports Motor Yacht line, offering amenities similar to the larger boats.

The Riviera design team has created multiple entertaining spaces, a large open flybridge for eight guests, a covered alfresco deck forward of the cockpit, and a window that connects outdoor guests with the indoor galley and salon. There’s also a superb sun lounge on the foredeck and an all-watersports cockpit that doubles in size when the twin transom doors are opened out to the generous boarding platform.

For overnights on the hook, the accommodations deck has three double-berth staterooms and two heads. The master is forward for privacy, with the guest staterooms at amidships.

Owners have a choice of powerplants in the engine room. Standard power is twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8-IPS800s. Owners also can choose twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 IPS950s. In either configuration, the yacht comes equipped with an 11 kW Onan generator with the option of a 13.5 kW generator.

4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

The 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, powered by D8 IPS800s, features premium fabrics, high-gloss walnut cabinetry, and plush carpets in the staterooms. The hardtop and targa arch are finished in Riviera Platinum, along with electronics arrays, air vents, and boot tops rendered in a statement-black finish.

This is a three-stateroom yacht whose master spans the full beam with large hull windows for exceptional natural light, as well as opening portholes for fresh air. The master’s oversize queen berth is on centerline, allowing for walkaround access, with an en suite head to starboard.

Amenities include a hydraulic swim platform for tender launching as well as guest water access; a cockpit with lounge seating, a table, a barbecue and a summer galley; foredeck sun pads with adjustable headrests; and a salon with a sliding glass door and awning window, as well as indoor dining. 

The twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8-IPS800s provide more than 30 knots of speed on the pins—and it’s a quiet ride, thanks to noise-dampening techniques that Riviera uses during the boat’s construction.

585 SUV

The Riviera 585 SUV will make its US debut at this fall’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This model is designed with everything Riviera has learned during a decade of building more than 220 SUV yachts from 39 to 64 feet long.

Aboard the Riviera 585 SUV, boaters have a combination of bluewater performance, sports-friendly amenities and single-level living.

Accommodations are for six guests in three staterooms with three heads. There’s also a space abaft the full-beam amidships master that can be used as a utility room, a laundry room, crew quarters or another stateroom.

Outdoors, the cockpit connects to a semi-enclosed alfresco deck that’s ideal for entertaining. There’s a barbecue here, along with a refrigerator, ice maker, sink and stowage. For easier docking maneuvers, an IPS joystick is hidden in the starboard corner (it can be placed to port if that’s what owners prefer). Plush lounges and dining spaces are nearby, with plenty of drink holders for everybody’s favorite chilled beverages.

A whole other relaxation zone is on the foredeck, which has a lounge for as many as eight people, as well as a foldout sun pad, removable table, and stereo speakers linked to the salon’s entertainment system.

Power on the Riviera 585 SUV is twin 900 hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS1200s, or owners can go with twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS1350s as an option.

58 Sports Motor Yacht

The Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht will make its debut in America at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show in February, becoming the sixth model in the Australian builder’s range of Sports Motor Yachts.

Key features aboard all Riviera Sports Motor Yachts include an all-watersports cockpit, walkaround side decks, a foredeck lounge and entertaining zone, an all-weather alfresco deck for entertaining, and a spacious salon with an internal staircase that leads to a fully enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge.

On the 58 Sports Motor Yacht, there are three staterooms and three heads. The master is a full-beam setup with a walk-in closet, as well as an optional breakfast bar and fridge. Also on the accommodations deck is a utility room or a crew cabin (depending on which option owners prefer). As a utility room, the space is ideal for passing down diving and fishing gear from the cockpit via the engine room. Another option for the space is a laundry with a separate washer and dryer.

The flybridge on the 58 Sports Motor Yacht feels like a second salon, thanks to its sizing and commanding views of the water. There’s a twin captain’s-chair helm to port, with a forward lounge opposite. There is a further aft lounge, drawer fridge for refreshments, as well as a slide-out double berth for guests or crew on overnight passages. Owners can add a winged sports pack arch to the flybridge hardtop, to carry radar and communications domes, as well as an optional trickle-charge solar panel connected to the 12-volt battery system.

In the engine room, the 58 Sports Motor Yacht has twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS1350s.

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Bayliss 67 Overtime: Custom Fishing Machine

Bayliss Boats in North Carolina started construction on Overtime in August 2020. The yacht was completed in November 2022, two months ahead of schedule. Overtime has standard equipment, such as a Seakeeper stabilizer, Furuno’s Omni sonar and Northern Lights generators, while custom features include what Bayliss calls “an elaborate live well circulating system” that the owner plans to use for a substantial fishing program based out of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Inside, Overtime is the second Bayliss constructed with a walnut interior, which the yard calls “sleek and bold.” There’s a three-stateroom, two-head layout for longer itineraries, and the tackle room is designed like a showroom, with walnut, granite and a cork wall.

Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht: Made For Family Fun

The Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht is an owner-operator-friendly vessel with hand-laid fiberglass construction, notable performance, and fun and function to spare. These yachts are intended to be used for family cruising as well as adventurous getaways, with a cockpit that’s set up for entertaining, with amenities such as an electric grill, a wet bar, a sink and stowage. Just forward is a covered alfresco deck that extends the interior salon’s living space into the outdoors. Accommodations include three staterooms and two heads for comfortable family voyages, with air conditioning throughout.  There are two power options for the 46 Sport Motor Yacht—both from Volvo Penta: a twin 600 hp IPS800 or 725 hp IPS950 diesel. 

Invictus TT420: Christian Grande Design

The Invictus TT420 made its debut in January in Europe, joining what is now a four-boat TT model range from the Italian builder. The boat’s lines are based on its bigger sibling, the TT460, with an integral glass windshield. Note the high bulwarks all around for safety on board, as well as the folding tables amidships that can convert into a relaxation area protected by the hardtop. Owners can opt for a hydraulic device aft to help launch the tender, a feature not commonly found aboard boats in this size range. Power is twin 440 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines in a sterndrive configuration. Look for the Invictus TT420 to become available in a new color, vogue white, which will also be available on the TT460 going forward.

Hylas M49: Ready To Roam

Hylas Yachts, long known for its Taiwanese-built sailboats, now has three powerboats among its offerings. The M49, shown here, joins the M44 and the M58 in the power lineup. The M49’s design is by New Zealand’s Salthouse, whose background is in Down East vessels with a commercial-fishing and offshore-angling heritage. Hylas says the helm station has no blind spots from stem to stern. Amenities for onboard entertaining include a refrigerator, a barbecue and a dinette. Accommodations include two staterooms and two heads, with an optional washing machine for couples or families that expect to be on board for longer cruising itineraries. Power is a pair of 370 hp Yanmars, and the boat has a fuel capacity just shy of 240 gallons.

VisionF 60: Coming In Spring 2024

Turkish builder VisionF Yachts is adding a VisionF 60 power catamaran to its offerings, which also include the VisionF 80. The yard is promising a wealth of options for the 60’s layout, with the galley on the main deck or in one of the hulls, and with three or four staterooms for overnight accommodations. One of the staterooms can be outfitted as a gym, and crew quarters can be included at the stern or the bow. Solar panels can be added to the roof for more eco-friendly cruising. Note the platform that’s aft between the hulls; it’s a high-low design that can be used for swimming or to raise the tender out of the water. Power for the mothership will be a pair of 360 hp Volvo Penta IPS600s, with the builder projecting a top speed of 21 knots. 

Azimut S7: Triple Pod Propulsion

Azimut’s S7 is designed for lower fuel consumption than competing models. To help make that possible, the Italian builder used carbon fiber for  construction on quite a bit of the upper part of the yacht. The idea was to preserve the S7’s center of gravity (and, thus, guest comfort on board) while reducing the vessel’s overall weight. The result, according to Azimut, is a 30 percent reduction in weight as well as a 15 percent reduction in typical roll momentum. The S7’s layout includes four staterooms, thanks to extra interior volume that the use of space-saving IPS engines affords. There’s also a cabin for a crew member. Azimut says that with the triple 800 hp Volvo Penta IPS1050s installed, the S7 has a reported maximum speed of 35 knots. 

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Riviera Yachts’ SUV Collection is purposefully designed to combine the alfresco single-level entertainment ease of the Australian builder’s award-winning Sports Yacht range with the offshore performance and rugged livability of its Sports Motor Yacht range. The latest addition to the lineup of six models that spans the 395 SUV to the 645 SUV, the new 465 SUV is not only the seventh member of the popular series, but it’s also the most technologically advanced.

Designed by the Riviera in-house design team in collaboration with 4D Designs, the 465 SUV nestles in between the 445 SUV and the 505 SUV, but it sports some distinctive characteristics that makes this sleek, low-profile 47-footer much more than just another size option. 

Introduced to the world at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, followed by its US debut at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Riviera’s 465 SUV boasts the new hull design proven on the next generation 505 and 645 SUV models that lends a sleek, low-profile look with a reverse sheer and distinctive bow flare hinting at the brand’s signature high-performance characteristics. The contemporary styling is set off by an extended hardtop with subtle curves and an angular upward rise aft, and purposeful window lines add movement and depth to the profile.

The hand-laid FRP deep-V hull, has foam filled compartments where possible for durability as well as sound and vibration attenuation. Together with the lightweight cored deck and topsides, these are all important design and construction considerations for a speedster that can achieve over 32 knots at full throttle. Fitted with twin D8 Volvo IPS 800 engines of 600 hp each, the 465 SUV is the first Riviera model to offer the upgraded Volvo Penta joystick control system for near-effortless maneuvering and docking. 

A gracious swim platform extends the vessel’s overall length to nearly 48 feet, and features dual flush-opening transom doors and optional side rails to allow the space to comfortably operate as a watersports launch pad or cockpit area for fishing and bait prep. An in-floor hatch accesses the optional kill tanks or watersports gear lockers. A barbecue, ice maker, sink and top-loading cockpit fridge are conveniently positioned here. 

Single-level living is a defining element of the SUV series, and the new 465 SUV encapsulates this aspect perfectly. Extending the sociability between the indoor salon and helm area all the way aft to the cockpit, the space that will undoubtedly see the most use on board the 465 SUV is the inviting alfresco mezzanine. Shaded by the hardtop overhang, protected by fixed side glass privacy panels and with additional Isinglass protection and air conditioning optional, this space features a settee with dinette to port and a single lounge to starboard that converts to a daybed—ideal for an afternoon snooze or as an alfresco berth for guests longing to sleep under a blanket of stars. A large awning window folds up to integrate the galley with this space, which, when opened alongside the central sliding glass door, increases the interior salon’s living area exponentially. Controls for the boat’s Fusion audio system are conveniently located internally and a second joystick control is situated externally while a large hatch in the mezzanine floor allows excellent access to the engine room housing the optional Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer. 

Two sliding electric sunroofs further augment the open-air feel of the 465 SUV’s main deck, where dining is accommodated either at the folding dinette on the mezzanine or at the large folding interior dining table with a C-shaped settee that seats up to six. Wide, opening side windows provide panoramic views to the spacious salon, which is largely comprised of the impressive and well-equipped chef’s galley to starboard. A 43-inch pop-up television is hidden in the dash forward to port, opposite of which the helm station is equipped with a navigation and monitoring console housing two 12-inch Garmin Glass Cockpit multifunction displays, an optional CZone control panel that gives easy access to all modes, systems and equipment, and an adjustable sports wheel and joystick controls. Twin leather helm seats comfortably seat the captain, who will enjoy the visibility through the curved windshield that looks out beyond the foredeck with its twin sun pads with adjustable headrests. 

Designed for ease of owner operation, the 465 SUV features a three-stateroom layout below deck, with a walkaround queen-berth master with en suite forward and the option of mirrored twins or a double and twin configuration amidships. The headroom on this level and throughout is impressive, and premium fabrics, designer furnishings, high-gloss woodworking and sumptuous carpeting is specified as standard. Hatches in the foredeck bring additional light into the master stateroom as well as the bathrooms, the second of which is shared by the central cabins and also serves as a day head. A combo washer/dryer unit is conveniently fitted into the stairwell. 

Riviera’s new 465 SUV is not only fitted with the latest in navigation and propulsion technology, but it also is thoughtfully configured for ease of cruising and entertainment in a package comfortably managed by owner/operators. Retaining the rugged Australian DNA that defines the 42-year-old performance-boat builder, this boat will ideally serve the yachtsman looking to add a sporty adventure boat with a long range for exploration to his fleet, as well as the young family moving up in size to a more substantial yacht offering greater space and onboard livability. 

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Australian yacht builder Riviera has added a 46 Sports Motor Yacht to its lineup, which also includes 50, 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yachts.

Riviera collaborated with 4D Designs on the 46 Sports Motor Yacht, which has multiple entertaining spaces, an open flybridge and a covered “alfresco deck” forward of the cockpit to expand the salon’s living space.

Accommodations for overnights on the hook are three double-berth staterooms and two heads. A washer and dryer are under the stairwell for easy access on the stateroom level.

Owners can choose to add a hydraulic swim platform and stainless-steel rails. Standard features include a Volvo Penta engine joystick control mounted on the cockpit’s portside coaming, to help with docking. At the helm, skippers also have joystick control, as well as two 12-inch Garmin Glass Cockpit multifunction displays and a CZone control panel. Siren Marine remote monitoring is also standard.

Let’s talk power: The Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht comes standard with twin 600-horsepower Volvo Penta D8-IPS800s. Owners can opt for 725-horsepower Volvo Penta D11-IPS950s.

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When it comes to boatbuilding, a design that appeals to a global market of experienced boaters is difficult to achieve. Interior volume compromises speed, performance hulls compromise interior accommodations, forward-positioned guest areas can compromise operation, and the list goes on. Add to this the preferences of experienced boaters in the varied cruising regions around the world, and it’s easy to understand why most midsize yacht models are targeted to one single audience at a time. 

Rivera Yachts’ new flagship 78 Motor Yacht aims to shift this paradigm.

For 42 years, Australian production boatbuilder Riviera Yachts has designed, engineered and crafted solid fiberglass performance boats across a variety of models that has evolved to comprise the Sports Motor Yacht, SUV, Open and Enclosed Flybridge, Sport Yacht and Belize models ranging from 39 to 72 feet.

Making its American debut at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the new 78 Motor Yacht heralds the dawn of a new era for the builder. Created in collaboration with World Superyacht Award-winning yacht designer Luca Vallebona, the new 78 marries the builder’s performance-oriented heritage and engineering excellence with the design and layout befitting a European superyacht. 

Drawing on the years of experience and feedback from nearly 6,000 experienced owners, Riviera collaborated with the Italian designer to create a flexible design that would accommodate a variety of layouts suited to the equally diverse lifestyles of its global clientele.

The World is Your Riviera

Customization options abound aboard the new Rivera 78, and they extend well beyond the selection of cushion color or flooring material—although these options are indeed part of the design process, which can be guided by Riviera’s in-house design team. 

First, the foredeck area can incorporate multiple configurations for entertainment, as well as an option to stow the tender or personal watercraft with the davit. Crew quarters can be implemented aft of the engine room in a space that can alternatively serve as a laundry or utility room for owner-operators, and the interior layout can be arranged to suit an owner’s preference.

Balance Within

Sporting the sleek lines that portray the signature Riviera look, the 78 is marked by large windows on all three decks, lending a contemporary feel to the iconic style. An expansive boarding platform integrates a hydraulic swim platform into steps that can be raised or lowered to meet the level of the boarding surface. Wing doors to port and starboard on the aft deck offer additional access when boarding from a raised fixed jetty. A spacious watersports garage on this level comfortably houses all manner of gear and water toys as specified by the owner. It also offers a freshwater-mixer shower and a built-in air compressor for inflatables.

Taking advantage of Riviera’s bluewater boating DNA, the 78 Motor Yacht offers one of the more practical and user-friendly aft decks found on a midsize yacht. This space is equipped with a large settee aft, a wet bar with refrigeration, ice maker and double barbecue station, and a television. A folding teak table seats eight with a fixed settee and free-standing chairs. At the touch of a button, the main salon—with its galley-aft layout—can be integrated with the aft deck via opening the electric salon door and electric high-low galley window. When open, the wet bar—with its optional swing-out stools—becomes an extension of the galley, and the entire space becomes a large indoor-outdoor entertainment area that can enjoy the yacht’s high-end sound system. This space can also be designed to quickly enclose for inclement weather and be air-conditioned if desired.

Dining is an important element of the yachting experience, and the 78’s aft-positioned galley is fully equipped with premium appliances, dual full-size refrigerators with freezer drawers, twin Miele combination ovens and a Miele four-element induction cooktop. This inspired space also features a one-and-a-half basin sink with an incinerator and an integrated Zip system that delivers soda and hot, cold and boiling water. A dishwasher, range hood, ample storage and solid-surface bench tops round out a space that will be the envy of all yacht chefs. 

Configured and outfitted with premium furniture to the owner’s preference, the main salon is situated forward of the galley, highlighted by the yacht’s large tinted windows with electric blinds, which provide a theater atmosphere for evening movie premieres. The space within the yacht’s 19-foot-8-inch beam can feature an L-shaped lounge with an ottoman, as well as a dining area with a convertible dining table. A wet bar with a fridge, wine cooler and sink is situated forward to port. Alternatively, the interior dining space can be configured as a large lounge and cinema area with a fold-down television assisted by the superior sound system. A door to starboard provides access to the wide side decks leading to the foredeck entertainment area.

Riviera’s 78 Motor Yacht comfortably sleeps eight in four staterooms, with the lower-deck accommodations accessed via a curved stairwell forward of the salon. Situated amidships, the full-beam master stateroom features a high-low electric king bed, a large walk-in wardrobe and a spacious en suite. Among the luxury amenities, each stateroom is highlighted by premium carpeting, reverse-cycle air conditioning and a high-end theater system, while the large windows with opening portholes bring plentiful natural light into these spaces. Forward, the VIP with its own en suite is nestled in the bow, while a convertible twin to port shares an entry to the en suite/day head. The cabin to starboard offers two adult-size Pullman beds for a truly flexible layout. 

Balance Without

The exterior spaces of the 78 are equally noteworthy. Maximizing the space afforded by the often-overlooked foredeck area, the 78 Motor Yacht offers a variety of options for this space as well. The yacht’s wide side decks feature raised coamings that illuminate at night for a serene and luxurious feel and lead forward to the foredeck area with its flexible configurations. This space can be fitted with a U-shaped settee or a large sun bed, while a dedicated sound system and sunshades accommodate relaxation amid a panoramic view. Long-range cruisers might prefer to incorporate a hydraulic davit and stow the tender or personal watercraft in this space. 

Entertainment on the Fly

Designed for entertaining, the 78 Motor Yacht offers a fully enclosed, air-conditioned space with an L-shaped lounge and slide-out bed, television, high-end sound system, and a cabinet with a wet bar and wine fridge. An opening sunroof and electric side windows bring the alfresco element to this space. 

The flybridge design features sliding doors that extend the wheelhouse, with its triple helm chairs, curved tempered-glass windshield, and ultramodern command console on an alfresco aft deck fitted with a U-shaped lounge and high-low table that can lower to create a daybed. An optional day head is conveniently situated to starboard, while a wet bar with bar stools to port is equipped with a fridge and ice maker.

Performance is Inherited

While the new 78 has a luxurious and contemporary European sensibility to its guest spaces, one must not forget the rugged coastal Australian DNA inherent in the Riviera brand, and performance and seakeeping are integral elements of the build. Twin MAN V-12 engines offered at 1,550, 1,800 or 2,000 hp propel the shaft-drive 78 Motor Yacht to an impressive max speed up to 34 knots, while a comfortable 10-knot cruise affords a 1,000 nm range. Aft docking stations control the Twin Disc hydraulic thrusters, and next-generation CZone digital switching interfaces with an iPad to offer convenient monitoring and control.

With its new 78 Motor Yacht, Riviera Yachts will undoubtedly capture the attention of a knowledgeable global audience who appreciates the balance of solid build quality, rugged performance and thoughtfully curated design.
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The 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum was launched at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Yachting got on board to learn more.

About Riviera Yachts

“Innovation has always been at the heart of Riviera. Launching a single new 38 MKI model in 1980 helped launch an ambitious new company in Sydney in 1980. Perhaps already glimpsing a bright future, by 1981 Riviera relocated to the Gold Coast, Queensland, with a staff of five building eight new boats in the year.

Under Rodney and Chief Executive Officer Wes Moxey’s leadership, the Riviera collections we celebrate today are continuously evolving and being refined to take their place among the world’s finest. And our story has only just begun…”

For more information about Riviera Yachts, visit their website rivieraaustralia.com

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Australia-based Riviera adds to its SUV line with a new midsize model: the 465 SUV. It joins six other boats ranging from 43 feet length overall to 69 feet length overall.

The 465 SUV is made for entertaining. The boarding platform can be converted into a watersports area, and the twin transom doors fold out to connect the platform with the cockpit. The cockpit is equipped with a portside wet bar that includes an electric barbecue, a sink and stowage; to starboard, there’s a top-loading freezer and an ice maker. The portside coaming has joystick control for easier docking.

Two steps up from the cockpit is the 465 SUV’s alfresco deck, which is shaded by the hardtop overhang with a pair of electrically activated sunroofs. There’s seating for at least two on each side. The portside seating has a folding dinette with drink holders; beneath the seating is an insulated icebox. As for the starboard-side seating, it can convert to a daybed. Two additional sun pads with adjustable headrests can be found on the foredeck.

The salon is accessed via a portside sliding glass door from the alfresco deck. To starboard is a window that connects to the in-salon, U-shaped galley. Appliances here include a dual-element electric cooktop and a combination microwave with a grill. There’s also a stainless-steel stink, a 5.3-cubic-foot refrigerator and a 1.7-cubic-foot freezer.

Forward and to port, there’s raised C-shaped seating and a folding dining table that can accommodate six. An electrically lifted 43-inch TV is also to port, hidden in the dash forward. The helm station is forward and to starboard, with twin leather seats. It’s equipped with a tilt-adjustable wheel, a joystick, two 12-inch Garmin Glass Cockpit multifunction displays and a CZone digital-switching control panel.

Access belowdecks is via stairs on centerline. The master stateroom is in the forepeak, with a queen berth, full-height locker, en suite head with separate shower stall and vanity, and full-length windows. Two twin-berth guest staterooms are amidships, and owners can opt for a double berth in the portside stateroom. The washer-dryer combo is located under the stairs.

Twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8-IPS800s power the 465 SUV. At the time of this writing, reported speeds were not made available.  

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Boat shows offer the perfect opportunity to get a firsthand look at some of the coolest, newest vessels out there. This year at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival, we had the opportunity to get on board the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition for a closer look. Check out the video to see for yourself, and mark your calendars for the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show where you’ll get to see the sister ship, the Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht, on display in its US debut.

About Riviera

“Our 850-strong Riviera team applies lessons learnt more than 41 years and the building of over 5800 luxury motor yachts. Handcrafting yachts internationally feted for their peerless quality, build materials, structural strength, ease of operation and fine luxury finish. Today, Riviera exports around 55% of our annual production to a global dealer network spanning every continent. We design and build luxury motor yachts from 39 to 78 feet in length across five distinct model collections. Owners can choose from the proven blue-water Flybridge range, stylish and sophisticated Sport Yachts, the sporty and adventurous SUV series, long-range new Sports Motor Yacht designs, the luxurious new Motor Yacht or the classic Belize Motor Yachts. New models designed to satisfy our owners’ ever evolving needs are forever on our minds and drawing boards. It’s all part of a superior culture of customer care which goes way beyond exemplary after-sales support and maintenance. When you acquire a Riviera, you join a family of fellow owners worldwide, people who relish each other’s company, sharing adventures and advancing their boating knowledge and experiences in harmony with us.”

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Riviera’s 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition will make its U.S. debut at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The Australia-based company is known for building bluewater-capable boats, and, to that end, the 4600 Platinum Edition has a solid, hand-laid fiberglass hull and foam core for strength and noise-dampening. Additionally, there is a watertight collision bulkhead forward.

Entertainment at sea is also a focal point, and this express cruiser has a 79.5-square-foot cockpit accessed via two starboard-side steps. There is an L-shaped settee with a triangular dinette in the portside corner, and, to starboard, there is a grill and a sink. An additional step up on either side deck leads to the bow with an 83-inch-by-99-inch sun pad for catching rays on the hook.

A sliding glass door from the cockpit leads to the salon with a galley aft to port. The aft-facing countertop is accessible via the cockpit, too, as there is a window that opens upward and outward on a strut. The galley also has a two-burner stove, a microwave oven and a stainless-steel sink. To starboard is a nearly 40-gallon fridge, a 13-gallon freezer and a liquor cabinet. 

If the weather doesn’t allow for alfresco living, guests can enjoy their coffee at the starboard-side wooden table and accompanying U-shaped settee for up to six that are forward and one step up. This dining space is also accompanied by an electrically lifted 43-inch TV that’s built into the dash and forward of the seating. There is 6-foot-11-inch headroom in the salon.

To port and on the same level as the dining table, there are twin leather and Alcantara sports seats with a tilt-adjustable sports steering wheel, joystick control and twin Garmin Glass Cockpit screens. 

Twin 480 hp Volvo Penta D6-IPS650s with IPS10 drives are standard power for the 4600 Platinum Edition, and there is an option for twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8-IPS800s with IPS15 drives. At press time, performance information was not available.

Owners have options belowdecks with either a two- or three-stateroom layout. If they choose the two-stateroom setup, the centerline stairs lead below to a portside lounge with an L-shaped settee. 

Forward is the forepeak VIP with a step-up berth, and the en suite head abaft and to starboard also functions as the day head. There is a full-beam master stateroom with an en suite head amidships. It has a step-up, queen-sized berth on centerline, a portside lounge and dressers to starboard. Hull-side windows flanking the room measure 71 inches by 21 inches and provide natural light.

The three-stateroom arrangement replaces the portside lounge with a Pullman berth-equipped stateroom. A washer-dryer can be added here, too. Headroom throughout belowdecks ranges from 6 feet, 4 inches to 6 feet, 7 inches.

What does the Platinum Edition of the Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht entail? Riviera says the Platinum Edition includes luxury appointments like premium fabrics, high-gloss walnut timber cabinetry, in-vogue lounges and carpet in the staterooms.

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