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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Article At-A-Glance

• The 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be held Oct. 25-29.
• More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend FLIBS in 2023.
• More than 1,300 boats are typically on display for attendees to check out.
• Some yacht-builders with new-for-2023 models include Benetti, Azimut, Wally, Princess, Sirena, Sunseeker, Galeon, Sunreef, Maritimo, Aquila, Viking, Ocean Alexander and Rivera.

New Yachts from European Builders

Benetti and Azimut will be bringing their Italian-built yachts to the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, while the Ferretti Group’s Wally brand will be present with its Monaco-based flair. Benetti will display the 112-foot Oasis 34M Ubiquitous, while Azimut will be showing four models in the United States for the first time, and Wally will be featuring the wallywhy150.

Benetti Oasis 34M Ubiquitous

The Benetti Oasis 34M Ubiquitous is scheduled to make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This is a 112-foot fiberglass motoryacht with exteriors by RWD in Britain and interiors by the New York firm Bonetti & Kozerski. The stern on Ubiquitous has Benetti’s Oasis Deck, which includes two wings that open to enlarge the space. An infinity pool is here as well, and the space adjoins the main-deck salon to give guests the option of sun-drenched or shaded spaces for relaxation.

Also at the show: Benetti will showcase the B.Yond 37M Never Say Never Again. It’s a 121-foot motoryacht from architect Stefano Righini with an E-Mode Hybrid system from Siemens Energy. The idea is to reduce harmful emissions while giving owners the option of four operating modes, including a fully electric mode for zero-emissions cruising.

Four New Yachts from Azimut

Azimut will have four yachts making their Americas premiere at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: the Verve 48 outboard, Magellano 60, Grande 36M and S7.

The Verve 48 outboard is a sport boat for weekends, designed in collaboration with Francesco Struglia. Its power is triple 600 hp Mercury outboards that promise a top speed of 50 knots. The stern has been updated from previous models; it now includes “the most extensive swim platform ever,” according to Azimut.

Crossover appeal is at the heart of the Magellano 60, with features intended for longer-distance cruising. For sustainability, the Azimut Magellano 60 can be delivered with HVOlution, a biofuel produced by Eni Sustainable Mobility. Azimut says this fuel, when combined with the shipyard’s semi-planing Dual Mode hull, can reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by more than 80 percent compared to yachts using traditional fuel.

With the Grande 36M, Azimut is showcasing a semi-walkaround upper deck that runs on the same level from the stern almost to the tip of the bow. The idea is to create an area that didn’t exist before on boats this size. Exterior design on the Azimut Grande 36M is by Alberto Mancini, with interiors by Achille Salvagni.

The Azimut S7 is a 72-foot yacht built with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion and a “super-lightweight” hull for a sporty ride. Azimut says the S7 also reduces fuel consumption and harmful emissions by as much as 30 percent compared to shaft-line boats with traditional chine hulls. Exteriors are by Alberto Mancini, with interiors by Yachtique.

wallywhy150

The wallywhy150 is also expected to be on display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, following its international debut at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France.

This 78-foot motoryacht can be ordered with triple Volvo Penta IPS1350 engines for a maximum speed of 23 knots. With the standard Volvo Penta IPS1200s, that figure is 21 knots. Exterior spaces include a completely open upper deck with dining, sunbathing and a shaded lounge. Inside, there’s sole-to-ceiling glass for great views, with a main-deck master stateroom as well as guest staterooms belowdecks. The yacht can be ordered with a VIP and two guest staterooms, or with twin VIPs.

New Yachts from the UK, Turkey, Poland, Australia and China

Princess Yachts and Sunseeker International, both in the United Kingdom, will have new yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Also from overseas will be new models from the Turkish builder Sirena Yachts, Polish builders Sunreef and Galeon, Australian builders Maritimo and Riviera, and China-based Aquila Power Catamarans and Ocean Alexander.

Princess Yachts Y95

The Princess Yachts Y95 is the new flagship of the builder’s Y Class series, which features open-flybridge models 72 feet and larger. This 95-footer can reportedly achieve a top hop of 24 knots, thanks to the twin 2,000 hp MAN V-12 engines, and it has a full-beam master stateroom on the main deck that lets in extra natural light through skylights. Guests are accommodated in four belowdecks staterooms. Draft is 6 feet, 6 inches, making the Princess Y95 a yacht that allows for access to the world’s most beautiful harbors.

Sunseeker Ocean 182

The Sunseeker Ocean 182, which was also displayed at the Newport International Boat Show, is an 88-foot yacht that is the fifth model in the builder’s Ocean series. It has an enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge that is home to the only helm station on board. Power is a pair of 1,650 hp or 1,900 hp MAN V-12s, with the builder promising a top speed of 27 knots. At a cruise speed of 12 knots, range is reportedly 1,800 nautical miles. All the guest accommodations are belowdecks: an amidships, full-beam master along with four guest staterooms.

Sirena 78

Turkish builder Sirena Yachts is bringing the Sirena 78 to the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Its design is by Cor D. Rover and Germán Frers, with the builder reporting a top speed of 27 knots as well as a cruising range of 1,550 nautical miles. Some of the key design features include a versatile flybridge with customizable spaces and sizable guest accommodations.

The Superpowered Princess X80

Princess Yachts is also bringing its X80 explorer motoryacht to the Fort Lauderdale show. Along with 31-knot speed and four en suite staterooms, the X80 has what the builder calls a “super flybridge.” Princess says this deck is 30 percent bigger than other flybridges on similarly sized flybridge yachts. This space has four gathering areas, including two sun pads forward, a wet bar aft and an L-shaped settee with a dining table to port. The X80’s main deck is dedicated entirely to socializing, with an L-shaped settee accompanied by a dining table forward.

Galeon 450 HTC

The big premiere from Galeon Yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the Galeon 450 HTC. It’s a Tony Castro design that can be ordered with an optional hydraulic swim platform and an optional third stateroom for guests. The standard layout is two staterooms with two heads, including a full-beam master. This yacht has a 4-foot, 3-inch draft that allows it to access skinny waters in locations like the Bahamas. Power is a pair of 480 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines.

80 Sunreef Power Eco

Polish builder Sunreef Yachts will be making a big show of the first 80 Sunreef Power Eco, which has been christened SÓL (after the Norse sun goddess). Sunreef is heralding this vessel as the most advanced electric luxury catamaran in the world, with a “solar skin” built into the hull, and the biggest battery bank in its category of recreational yachts. Accommodations are for eight guests

Maritimo M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht

Maritimo’s M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht will make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Its hull has a variable deadrise with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, all intended for comfortable and efficient offshore cruising. Standard power is twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13s. Owners also can opt for 1,000 hp Volvo Pentas or 1,150 hp Scania Di16s.

Riviera 585 SUV: Does It All

Riviera says its multi-uses 585 SUV represents the “culmination of 10 years of evolution and the launch of more than 220 SUV yachts.” The yacht has three staterooms and three heads with a full-beam master amidships. In addition to its cruising, water-sports and angling flexibility, the 585 SUV is entertainment-centric with its sizable cockpit and semi-enclosed alfresco deck. Power is a pair of 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200s or 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS1350s. For flybridge enthusiasts, the builder is also debuting its 46 Sports Motor Yacht.

Aquila 47 Molokai

Built in China, the Aquila 47 Molokai is the latest model from Aquila Power Catamarans. It’s outfitted for offshore cruising and fishing, with an en suite stateroom that’s air-conditioned and a queen-size berth. The design and build are a collaboration of Sino Eagle Yachts and Peart Yacht Design.

Ocean Alexander 32 Legend: Crewed-Yacht Living

The Ocean Alexander 32 Legend is a 120-foot superyacht penned by Evan K. Marshall, notable for its sole-to-ceiling glass across three decks, allowing for ocean vista from most points on board. From its seaside beach club to its foredeck lounge, rest and relaxation is at the forefront of this yacht’s design. Off the cockpit, power doors slide away allowing guests to enter the open-plan salon, which benefits from the aforementioned glass, enabling light to flood the space. A formal dining space for 10 is forward in the salon. The sense of volume and openness is palpable. The 32L has a main-deck master suite as well as four guest staterooms belowdecks. This yacht also has a skylounge with a wet bar, a TV, an ice-maker and a refrigerator, expanding entertaining options. Other alfresco spaces include a hot tub aft on the upper deck and a foredeck with a sun pad. Power is twin 2,600 hp MTU diesels.

Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera’s 46 Sports Motor Yacht is a part of a lineup that also includes 50, 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yachts. The Australian builder collaborated with 4D Designs on the 52-footer, which has a variety of entertaining spaces, from a semi-enclosed cockpit and the flybridge to the salon and foredeck sun pad. Belowdecks, there are three double-berth staterooms and two heads. Owners can also opt to add a hydraulic swim platform. Riviera has two power options for the 46: twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950s or twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 IPS 800s.

Built in the USA: Viking 90

The Viking 90 made its official debut earlier this year at the Miami International Boat Show, but Hull No. 1 is still on its premiere-year tour. It’s been turning anglers’ heads out on the fishing circuit, hauling in big catch. All expectations are that it will continue to impress show-goers at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Viking 90: Ultimate Fishability

The Viking 90 has a fuel capacity of 3,801 gallons in four tanks, which gives the yacht long legs for getting to and from the canyons to chase big game. It can be ordered with an enclosed or an open bridge, and it has a one-piece wraparound, enclosed-bridge windshield for improved visibility. The cockpit has 224 square feet of dance space with a 203-gallon fishbox/live well and a pair of 103-gallon insulated, in-deck fishboxes. Refrigeration on those fishboxes is optional. A Seakeeper 35 is installed to keep everything steady at sea, and the cockpit sole is built with reinforcement for a fighting chair.

Viking 90: Interior Creature Comforts

When the day’s fishing is done, the Viking 90 has six staterooms (including a full-beam master) and seven heads to let everyone relax in comfort. There’s a U-shaped lounge in the salon, along with a home theater that includes a 65-inch high-definition TV. For more casual snacks, the galley has engineered-stone countertops with an overhang and five bar stools, along with a dinette on an elevated platform for great views of the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are expected to attend the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

In 2022, there were more than 100,000 show-goers. All expectations for 2023 are for a show equal to or even bigger than last year’s.

How many brands will be on display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

At least 1,000, according to show organizers. More than 1,300 boats will be part of the show.

Is there a VIP Experience available at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Yes. Participants have access to the Windward VIP Club with premium open bars and gourmet food. The VIP Experience also comes with complimentary water-taxi service for getting around the show’s seven locations.

What are the seven locations for the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Show locations include the Broward County Convention Center, the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, the 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier 66 Marina and the Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South.

Where can I sign up for updates about the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

The organizers are collecting email addresses for show updates at flibs.com

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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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Riviera 465 SUV: Expanding the SUV Line

The Riviera 465 SUV is a new-for-2022 model that should appeal to cruisers, anglers and watersports enthusiasts alike. The boat brings Riviera’s SUV line to seven models, starting with the 395 and going up to the 645. The Australian builder worked with 4D Designs to create the 465 SUV, which has three staterooms, two heads and a covered outdoor deck that expands the living space in the salon. The hardtop overhang has a pair of electric sliding sunroofs for even more fresh air on board. The galley is aft and to starboard, with the helm immediately forward of it. Twin 12-inch Garmin Glass Cockpit displays and CZone digital switching are here, along with joystick control for the boat. Siren Marine remote monitoring is also available.

X30 Villa: Extra’s First Powercat

Extra Yachts is part of the Palumbo Superyachts family of brands, which also includes ISA Yachts, Columbus Yachts and Mondo Marine. The Extra brand, known for motoryachts, is now expanding into power catamarans with its first model of that type: the all-aluminum X30 Villa. Interior and exterior design are by the Dutch studio Phathom. The Extra X30 Villa is built with a hybrid propulsion system that reduces harmful emissions and allows for quiet electric-power cruising. Glass-impregnated solar panels are built in to help reduce the need for fuel use, and the interior is constructed with sustainable materials such as repurposed fibers, alternative leathers and reclaimed woods.

wallywind110: Carbon-Fiber Cruiser-Racer

Wally, long known for sailboats and original styling, has created a new wallywind range for owners who want to combine long-distance cruising with performance sailing. The first hull of the wallywind110, with naval architecture by judel/vrolijk & co, is scheduled to launch in May 2024. “The boat is ideal for an experienced sailor—maybe someone who has had boats in the 60- to 80-foot range and is now willing to make the jump to the 100-foot size range to get the extra comforts,” says Wally Managing Director Stefano de Vivo. Owners can choose among three keel types: fixed, telescopic or high-tech lifting. Features include Wally’s underwater anchoring system and Magic Trim hydraulic system for the main and jib sheets.

CRN Ciao: A Custom Aluminum Design

CRN, part of Ferretti Group in Italy, delivered the superyacht Ciao in July. Made entirely of aluminum, the custom build was created in collaboration with Omega Architects, which conceived the external lines, and Massari Design, which was responsible for the outdoor guest areas and interiors. Ciao has four decks and accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms, including a main-deck master. The near-vertical bow gives the yacht a sporty look, while full-height tinted glazing on the main and upper decks provides guests with uninterrupted views of the sea. Ciao has alfresco dining on the upper deck and versatile lounge areas for guest relaxation on the sun deck and main deck.

Sirena 78: Long-Range Comfort

Sirena Yachts debuted its latest motoryacht—the Sirena 78—at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The yacht has a semidisplacement hull form from German Frers with an interior design by Cor D. Rover. Owners can choose an open, a semi-enclosed or a fully enclosed flybridge setup. Belowdecks are four staterooms, all with en suite heads, including a full-beam master amidships, a forepeak VIP as well as twin guest staterooms. There are three twin-diesel-engine options from MAN, ranging in horsepower from 1,400 to 1,800. Depending on engine selection, the Sirena 78’s top speed runs from 23 to 27 knots. Cruising speed: 16 knots. At 10 knots, the builder reports a maximum range of 1,480 nautical miles.

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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.

Where to learn more: click over to rivieraaustralia.com

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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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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.”

To learn more about Riviera, visit rivieraaustralia.com

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Mark Doxon was in Princess Louisa Inlet, up past Vancouver in British Columbia, when he lost a starter on his Riviera 47 Flybridge. The inlet is a spectacularly secluded cruising location, with towering fjords all around. It’s also a place with no cellphone service, where Doxon was far more likely to encounter actual bears than technicians bearing replacement parts.

Doxon drove the yacht’s dinghy to a nearby youth camp and used its phone to call the team at Riviera. “The next thing I knew, there was the seaplane and the starter and the technician waiting for me,” he says. “The boat was fixed two days later. They had gotten it there from Vancouver.”

That’s the kind of service that makes Doxon a loyal fan of the Riviera brand. He has owned four of the builder’s boats, starting with a 40-foot Flybridge and most recently taking delivery of a 64 Sports Motor Yacht.

While buying four boats from one builder may sound like a lot, Riviera’s team says it’s a common occurrence. Some owners, according to the Coomera, Australia-based builder, have been switching models as their needs evolve over the years through as many as 22 different Rivieras.

Offering enough models to keep owners happy for the whole of their boating lives is all part of the Riviera business plan, which is to engender loyalty through top-notch service, a diverse model lineup, and a commitment to implementing owner feedback that improves all the boats and service along the way.

“To be honest, repeat owners are extremely high for us around the world,” says Stephen Milne, Riviera’s brand and communications director. “If their friends and family are thinking about buying a boat, they’re the greatest advocates for saying you should buy a Riviera.”  

From Australia, With Pride

The Riviera brand dates back to 1980 near Sydney. Within five years of setting up shop, the yard was delivering boats to owners in the United States and Europe, with the Riviera reputation based primarily on flybridge motoryachts. The typical Riviera owner wanted to go fishing and do some cruising. In the late 1990s, Riviera tried to expand its offerings with models that lacked flybridges and focused on single-level onboard living, but it quickly went back to flybridge boats.

In 2002, when the builder had sold nearly 2,200 hulls, private equity interests led a management buyout. In 2005, Riviera once again tried to expand its lineup with single-level models, and this time, the marketplace for the idea was far friendlier. The builder added a 3600 Sport Yacht that would kick off its Sport Yacht line, with more than 660 owners choosing those models in the years that followed. Other advancements came along too; in 2008, Riviera added Volvo Penta IPS engines to the Sport Yacht line, giving owners features such as joystick control for easier operations.

Then, at the same time that the Great Recession was strangling economies worldwide, longtime Riviera CEO Wes Moxey announced his retirement. A year later, the private-equity owner placed Riviera in voluntary administration, a sign of financial challenges.

As it turned out, Riviera wasn’t even close to being done. In 2012, longtime boater and Australian businessman Rodney Longhurst bought Riviera and took it out of receivership, putting the brand on its current path. One of Longhurst’s first moves was to bring Moxey back as CEO, and Riviera is now celebrating four decades in business. New models for 2021 include the 78 Motor Yacht (the first model in that line) and the 645 SUV-line flagship.  

“They Listen To You”

Ray Haddrell bought Hull No. 10 of the 645 SUV—the first one without a flybridge. It’s his seventh Riviera in about 15 years, and he says he likes the brand because the boats feel rock-solid no matter whether he’s circumnavigating Tasmania or cruising up the Australian coast to Hamilton Island. “As you travel more with your boat, you realize that you need more accommodations,” he says. “Slowly, I’ve just gradually built up in the boats.”

But, Haddrell says, he’s not a flybridge guy. He likes the single-level experience of the SUV line and appreciates that the builder was willing to modify the design for his preferences.

“I had a 51 with a flybridge, enclosed,” he says. “I went up to Hamilton Island with it. I had a skipper on board. I kept having to tell people to go up there. Everyone wanted to be down in the sunshine. That’s when I decided the flybridge was no good. I wanted it more like a sedan. If you want to fish, you want a flybridge, but I’m not keen on fishing. I like to cruise around. When you’re cruising around and everything is all on one level, people come up and talk to you.”

Haddrell also says he greatly appreciates the way Riviera’s team hears out his ideas and then does whatever they can to give him what he wants.

 “They listen to you,” Haddrell says. “The CEO at Riviera, I would talk to him directly. We’d discuss an issue, and he’d say he’ll have a look at it. Then he’d come back to me in three or four days and say, ‘We can do that,’ or there was something structural with the boat that they couldn’t do it—but he listened to me with my input for the boat.”

You Never Know

In 2012, after Superstorm Sandy destroyed his 36-foot fishing boat in New Jersey, Bruce Lakefield never imagined he’d own another boat. “It was covered up and winterized for the winter, and it landed about 2,000 yards down the street,” he says. “We thought we were done with boating.”

Lakefield’s 40-year-old son, however, was not done with boating, which is how Lakefield and his wife found themselves at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show looking at a Riviera 445 SUV. “The boat was just laid out perfectly for four people to cruise. It was just built like no other boat that I’ve ever had,” he says. “It was quality everywhere—in the bilges, even. It had a full Garmin setup, the Volvo Penta IPS. We just fell in love with it and bought it pretty much right on the spot.”

Lakefield, a retired US Navy submarine veteran, kept the boat in Florida, where he and his wife would cruise with other couples. They soon moved up to a 515 SUV and are now awaiting 2022 delivery on a 5400 Sport Yacht.

Again, he finds himself thrilled but surprised by the boat he’s about to own. The couple are switching Riviera lines because, Lakefield says, they want features that he sees as being a bit more, well, feminine.

“I would describe the SUV as a man’s boat, and I would describe the 5400 as a lady’s yacht,” he says. “We go from a queen-size bed to a king-size bed. We go from a cockpit that can be used for fishing or entertainment to solely an entertainment deck. We didn’t fish off the other boat—we thought we might, but we didn’t. So, that changed. Once we’d seen a couple of the Sport models at the boat show and at our club, we decided that was the way for us to go.”

It isn’t just the good looks of Riviera boats that keep him with the brand, Lakefield says—“Everybody [who] walked down the dock said our Riviera was the prettiest boat in the yacht club”—it’s also the quality of the build.

“The design is terrific, and what goes into the boat, it’s all first-class,” he says. “All the joinery is perfect. The layout is well-thought-out. You never know. Whether it’s the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean or in the North Atlantic where I served on the submarine, you need what you need when you need it. These boats from Australia are just superbly built.”

Still Growing 

As of this writing, Riviera is preparing to break ground on what will become its largest building yet, a dedicated lamination center that will span about 40 acres. “It will allow us to have greater efficiencies and meet demand,” Milne says. “It will let us operate in a climate-controlled environment to enhance quality further.”

That kind of quality control is key, he adds, given that Riviera is now building more than 110 motoryachts a year from 39 to 78 feet length overall. Most of them are sold to owner-operators, and the yard wants these buyers to stick with the brand too.

“Riviera owners around the world, no matter where they are, they all feel that they are part of a very special group. They call themselves the Riviera family,” Milne says. “It doesn’t matter whether we’re having an event at a boat show or a cruise to the Bahamas or a cruise to the Whitsundays—they all like being part of a group of people who are passionate about their boats and boating. They’ve become friends, and they feel an immense loyalty to Riviera. I think that’s one of our greatest achievements: this global family of boat owners.”

Celebrating 40 Years

Riviera has released a 280-page coffee-table book in continuing celebration of the brand’s 40-year anniversary. About 2,000 copies have been made available, each one individually numbered and presented in a box. “It documents every boat we’ve built by model and by year,” says Riviera’s Stephen Milne. “It’s fascinating. The owner engagement that we get from people talking about their love of Riviera, and when they had a 35 and went to a 42, and now they’ve got a 50—it’s a culture that is very special. We’re very proud to be a part of that.”

Live and Learn

Each May, the ­shipyard hosts the Riviera Festival of Boating, which is intended to help Riviera boat owners become better boaters. The yard offers seminars and on-water workshops, covering everything from systems and processes to driving, docking and radar. Attendees also can take tours of the facility so they can gain a better understanding about how their boats are built. The festival is scheduled to coincide with the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, which usually has more than 300 exhibitors and 600 boats.

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