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2022 Riviera 78 Motor Yacht review

Riviera’s largest motor yacht yet sets a new benchmark for the australian manufacturer.

Nothing seems to stand still at Riviera. With its order books overflowing, a huge expansion of its Coomera-based headquarters and an already rich and varied line-up of Riviera- and Belize-badged luxury motor yachts in build, business is booming.

But Riviera is always sensitive to customer needs. There’s a demand out there for ever-larger motor yachts with long-range cruising ability and no compromise on comforts, and this is where the all-new Riviera 78 Motor Yacht steps in.

The 25-metre Riviera 78 Motor Yacht is the Gold Coast-based company’s largest model to date.

What has made this new flagship model possible – and potentially an even larger one if rumours swirling ahead of the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show prove true – is a multimillion-dollar investment in Riviera’s production line to increase production by more than 20 per cent. Part of the focus has been on adding sheds large enough to build new boats up to 100 feet in length.

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The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht, then, is the first of the new generation of Rivieras that could one day start to push the boundaries of superyacht status.

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht sits at the peak of Riviera’s 22 different sedan and flybridge models that spread across nine lines. The “Motor Yacht” in its title shows that the 78 belongs to Riviera’s new specialist line of accomplished bluewater cruisers – boats that its owners can take to far-flung places.

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht comes with three levels of living, including a flybridge deck that can be specified as either a climate-controlled enclosed or open bridge deck layout.

Riviera has worked with its internal design team and called in the expertise of Italian superyacht designer Luca Vallebona to imbue the 78 Motor Yacht with an international flavour. 

The emphasis is on liveability, with accommodation for up to four couples and two crew, vast outdoor and indoor living zones, and a level of comfort that sets it apart from everything else.

Price and equipment

The honour of being Riviera's flagship vessel means the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht comes with an equally impressive price tag.

The base price of a Riviera 78 Motor Yacht is around $6.6 million, give or take. But this is a boat that is highly customisable according to owner demands, so the price of each finished boat to come off the production line – and there are plenty already in the queue – will vary greatly.

For instance, Hull No.1, our boat for this review that will have its official Australian debut at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and will eventually tour the US boat show circuit, has an enclosed flybridge and plenty of undercover areas. Hull No.2, being built for a south-east Asian customer, will have a focus on outdoor living with a reconfigured cockpit, making it very different.

All owners, though, will end up with a luxury motor yacht capable of reaching remote anchorages, fitted with four staterooms, a large saloon, flybridge with day head, mezzanine, forward and aft cockpit and a swim deck that lifts up out of the water to become a diving platform or lowers to provide easy water access.

Each Riviera 78 Motor Yacht will come with a hydraulic teak-covered swim platform that also provides walk-in access to the engine room via a pantograph door. The swim deck also faces a large transom toy garage with an air compressor and freshwater shower.

Outdoor seating areas use Sunbrella fabric, with optional sunshades for exposed areas such as the foredeck. 

The standard engines fitted to the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht are a pair of 1550hp MANs sitting on anti-vibration engine mounts and fitted to Twin Disc quick-shift gearboxes driving five-blade propellers. Our test boat is fitted with optional 2000hp MANs.

The engines also come with three joystick controls – one at the flybridge helm, and two aft and to either side of the flybridge deck – to give the skipper more precise control over low-speed manoeuvres such as reversing into a berth. As well as the engines, the joystick controls work with hydraulic bow and stern thrusters to give a high degree of control over the boat’s movement.

On-board electrical needs, such as the various air conditioning systems, are provided via twin 29kW/60hz Onan generators. The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht uses CZone digital switching technology to make everything from balancing the electrical demands of the boat depending on whether it is running, anchored up or safe in the marina to adjusting the hue of the lights.

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht even comes equipped with 400 watts of solar panel that can trickle-charge the house batteries servicing the flybridge.

When the boat is tied up, a Siren Marine remote monitoring system provides smartphone-based access to alarms such as bilge pumps and motion sensors, as well as providing the ability to remotely switch on components such as lights and air conditioning.

Hull and engineering

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht is built on top of an all-new hull that’s hand-laid at Riviera’s Coomera boat-building facility on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The hull is more flared at the front to throw spray away and includes the traditional deep vee forward that gives the Riviera range its renowned sea-keeping ability.

Below the waterline the hull is solid fibreglass; above it the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht uses a cored deck and topsides. Where possible the forward compartment is foam-filled to reduce noise, isolate heat and add strength.

The boat is built on the same production line as other Riviera models and will use the same manufacturing process that precisely measures the quantity of materials used in each step of the build to ensure consistency.

Forward, the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht has a collision bulkhead built into the forepeak, while aft the 10,200-litre fuel tanks split between a 3200-litre keel tank and twin 3500-litre wing tanks to either side sit just behind amidships to provide a balanced weight distribution.

An engine room with full standing headroom was an important part of the Rivera 78 Motor Yacht’s design brief. As well as a forward access door, there is a large hatch in the mezzanine level that lifts up to provide engine room access and a pantograph door in the transom. 

This is the first Riviera model to come with stabiliser fins as standard – they are optional on the likes of the Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht. The 78 uses twin carbonfibre Humphree Interceptor fins that automatically adjust to adjust trim and counter list while underway.

One of the features of the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht’s design is a distinctive single-look hull window that runs along about half the hull’s length.

The large flybridge extends well aft past the saloon to provide a solid roof above the mezzanine. This allows the mezzanine to be fully enclosed with clears, extending the amount of indoor living space when the weather won’t allow outdoor use – this version of the 78 includes air conditioning to the mezzanine to cool it when enclosed.

The foredeck has a space built into the middle of the forward cockpit to store a tender, lifted and deployed using a davit mounted to port.

The Portofino-style aft cockpit is fitted with capstan winches to help with docking.

Design and layout

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht features a design that maximises living space, split into distinct zones racing from fully outdoors to cosseting indoors and onboard storage options.

At this price point, owners want a bit of a say in the layout of the boat depending on how they will use it. For instance, while Hull No.1 of our test boat features spaces with better weather protection and space for a tender, Hull No.2 will be optimised for outdoor living without the need to have tender access.

The swim deck and lower cockpit are four steps down from a mezzanine that can be fully enclosed to provide extended all-weather space. Facing them is the large transom toy garage, and a fair-weather pantograph access door to the engine room.

Two steps up from the mezzanine and along wide and high-railed side decks – each side features a door that gives easy access to high docks – is the large foredeck space that on Hull No.1 includes a large lounge built around space to store a tender.

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht’s saloon deck includes an aft galley with full-size appliances, and a large lounge space forward. A companionway leading below decks is forward to starboard.

The saloon features plenty of comfortable seating – one lounge is offset rather than square to mix up the space, while a large dinette, lounge with ottoman and wet bar fill the sides.

Two staircases are built into the port side of the saloon. The lower one, facing forward, descends into the crew/utility room depending on how the owner has commissioned the build. The upper one, facing aft and featuring floating stairs so that it does not interfere with the view outside the deep windows, leads to the flybridge.

Upstairs, the flybridge features a central helm with extra seating so guests can join the skipper up top while making passage.

Aft of that is an entertaining space with a wet bar and another glass bulkhead with an automatic sliding door. Step outside, and to starboard is a day head – handy for the skipper because they don’t need to go below to use the bathroom while underway.

The upper cockpit extends back to almost overhang the transom below. Beamy and deep, it has a wet bar and more dining/lounge space that can be separated from other parts of the boat.

Downstairs, the companionway leads into an atrium branching off to the staterooms. Forward is the VIP stateroom built with a queen-size bed, ensuite and plenty of storage, to one side are two single beds that can join to form a double, to the other L-shaped bunks, and aft is the full-beam master stateroom with a king-size bed, separate toilet and shower spaces.

The engine room is a delight to step inside. Everything has its space and all service and inspection points are accessible via a wide central walkway. 

Notice anything different about the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht’s logo? Yes, it has added a couple of wings to denote that this is a vessel that will encourage its owners to spread their wings and soar far and wide in search of adventure.

Saloon and bridge deck

Saloon access is via a central sliding glass door built into the bulkhead. Push the button, and the door silently slips into the bulkhead, closing behind you as you walk through.

Immediately in front is the galley, with a full-size twin fridge and freezer built into the corner of the port bulkhead. To starboard is the solid-surface galley space filled with a brand-name dishwasher, convection cooktop and two stacked convection microwave ovens.

The window behind the galley drops electronically to connect the mezzanine, creating an alfresco dining space. The space also includes a CZone touchscreen, giving control over lighting and audio in the space.

Move forward, and the saloon space opens up before you. This is a premium space filled with a soft-touch roof with direct and indirect lighting, 

Deep windows to either side give an almost 360-degree view, while electric-adjust blinds close the space off.

A large L-shaped lounge is to port, sitting atop a large rug that is large enough to also accommodate a large ottoman. On the port side is another couch, next to an electrically locking pantograph door providing quick and easy access to the side deck.

A single Kensington-style armchair finishes off the decor.

Tucked into the portside forward corner is a wet bar with a wine fridge.

The entire area is clad in easy-maintenance vinyl flooring and finished in high-gloss timber.

A surprise is a wireless smartphone charger built into the portside benchtop next to the staircase to the flybridge.

Upstairs, the enclosed flybridge is split between the tasks of driving and entertaining.

The helm takes up the entire forward section of the flybridge, framed in a low, wide dashboard facing three leather captain’s chairs with a central helm station.

Above is a large sunroof and a pair of side-by-side displays showing the real-time status of the MAN turbocharged diesel engines thrumming softly below.

The dash, behind a three-panel windscreen, is made up of four 24-inch Garmin screens arrayed side-by-side, set up here to show everything needed for a high-speed run.

All three seats are large and comfortable, positioning you high behind the helm with a commanding view of the water around the boat.

The skipper’s chair has electric adjustment to make it easy to find a comfortable position, while overhead is a large sunroof. An extension of the dash to starboard houses the autopilot connected to the Riviera’s electro-hydraulic steering, the throttle controls and the joystick.

Deciding which controls will steer the boat – either the steering wheel and throttle or the joystick – is as simple as pushing a button.

The dash layout is simple and elegant, with plenty of small-item storage. To either side of the steering wheel are gauges showing the rudder angle, the angles of the Humphree stabiliser fins, and real-time information about the status of the Twin Disc gearboxes.

Behind the helm, the space makes way for entertaining. To starboard is a large L-shaped couch with a matching ottoman, backing onto the glass bulkhead that fully encloses the forward section of the bridge deck.

The bulkhead comprises two large sliding glass panels that slide back to create a large open space onto the open aft section of the flybridge. Part of this area is shaded by the hardtop, with further protection provided via a fixed awning.

A highlight here is an enclosed head serving the bridge deck; the skipper doesn’t have to duck below to use the facilities.

Outdoor living space

Let’s start with the aft bridge deck. Offset to port from the head is a wet bar with room for a pair of bar stools, while to starboard is a large U-shaped lounge with a fold-out table that, with a fill-in cushion, can drop down to create a sunbed. 

There’s enough open teak-lined deck space here to stretch out a couple of recliners to soak up the sun.

Downstairs, the mezzanine directly outside the saloon gives an amphitheatre-like view over the large teak-trimmed lower cockpit and swim deck.

The three-section swim deck is clever; drop it right down and it provides effortless ingress and egress to the water, lift it all the way up and it’s a great jumping platform for the kids.

You can also frame the swim deck with a series of lift-out gates for a sport fishing session.

Up front, Hull No.1 of the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht features a huge U-shaped, teak floored lounge snug up against the saloon and slightly offset to starboard to make room for a davit used to lift a dinghy. 

The aft section of the lounge includes a table that folds back to give extra clearance for the dinghy, as well as easy ingress/egress access to the side deck.

Accommodation

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht is set up to accommodate three couples in the king-size master, queen-size VIP and slide-together double stateroom, as well as another two people in a stateroom with bunks at right angles to each other.

The natural light-filled master suite, two steps down from the atrium, occupies the entire internal beam of the boat. At its centre is a large bed framed in a timber feature wall that demonstrates the skills of the craftspeople who have put a combined 72,000 hours into building the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht.

Against one hull is a large desk with a built-in make-up station, and against the other is a settee. The forward ensuite has the head opposite the shower, with his and hers washbasins in between. There is also a standing room-height walk-in closet space.

The forward VIP stateroom features a step up to queen-size bed in the bow and aligned with the keel. There’s plenty of cupboard space, including below the bed, and a private ensuite that, like the master, includes heated towel rails.

Long windows let in natural light, as do a pair of skylights above. A high-set mirror up against the forepeak gives a sense that the space is larger than it is.

In between the master and VIP suites are the guest suites. To port is a pair of single beds with access to a forward bathroom that is shared with a suite that contains a set of single bunks at right angles to each other.

Both have ample standing headroom and storage space.

A unique feature of this boat is hidden catches on all the cabinet doors. 

The set of stairs that descend from the saloon leads down to a space that could be either a utility room for those owners who like to operate the boat themselves or as a crew room for a liveaboard skipper.

It has its own side-by-side washing machine and drier, and even a clever fold-out ironing board that tucks away neatly when not in use. A single bunk is up against the bulkhead, and a full standing height wet head is in the opposite corner.

This space also has forward access to the engine room and the pantograph door that provides aft access to the engine room.

On the water

Sit down at the helm and you’re faced with some pretty incredible numbers; a combined 4000hp via the twin throttle levers and more than 60 tonnes of high-end fibreglass, timber and stainless steel beneath you.

While that may sound intimidating, it’s not. The reason for this is the joystick control that combines with both engines and the bow and stern thrusters to take the pain out of maneuvering the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht.

Sitting in the middle of the Gold Coast Broadwater, it’s easy to just twist and tweak the joystick to move the big motor yacht like it was a dinghy.

Twist the knob and the boat spins in its own length. Pull sideways, and the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht crabwalks slowly in that direction. Twist and pull at the same time and the big yacht peels away like a jet fighter in slow motion.

This sort of stuff breaks one of the last barriers to large boat ownership, especially for those owners who like to drive themselves.

Transferring control from the joystick to the steering wheel and throttle levers is a simple matter of pushing a button located at the base of the throttle binnacle.

With your head sitting around 4.0 metres above the waterline at the helm, the view forward and to the sides is commanding.

The big 24-litre 90-degree V12s powering our test boat are imperceptible at idle. Move the throttle levers forward, and there’s still no engine noise or vibration as the revs build.

In the meantime, the Humphree stabiliser fins are working away below the waterline to make the transition up onto the plane as smooth as possible, the gauge tucked in next to the steering wheel showing the status of their constant adjustment.

The Humphrees make the transition up onto the plane almost imperceptible, with no squat from the rear of the big Riviera as it crosses the hump.

Power up even more, and before you realise it the boat is sitting on more than 30 knots in almost total silence.

Spin the wheel, and the fins perform their next party trick. Instead of tipping into the turn, the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht sits flat as the stabilisers counter the lean to leave the boat sitting flat on the water.

On test, the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht will sit comfortably at 19 knots turning over at 1900rpm, using around 300 litres an hour. That’s good for a range of almost 570 nautical miles, or from Sydney to Fraser Island in less than 30 hours.

Performance

*Both engines Maximum range based on 90% reserve for 10,200L fuel tank: 569nm @ 1600rpm

The Riviera 78 Motor Yacht easily cements itself as the flagship of the Australian maker’s growing portfolio of cruisers.

It follows the Riviera ethos that it must be comfortable to live aboard, but still capable of long-range bluewater cruising, encouraging owners to go out and explore the world around them.

Its clever zoning creates multiple spaces for those aboard to either come together or find alone time, something that’s rare on a boat with single-level living.

Hull No.2 will have quite a different layout to our test boat – when it is revealed it should demonstrate the versatility of the 78’s design as it adapts to different markets and needs.

The real test of the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht will be the number of new owners it can attract. With the order book rumoured to be stretching into double digits and delivery dates for new customers blowing out to late 2025, it appears to have already passed with flying colours.

Specifications Model: Riviera 78 Motor Yacht Length overall:  24.58m Hull length:  22.11m Beam:  6.00m Draft:  1.90 m Engines:  2x1550hp MAN V12 shaft drives; 2x1800hp MAN V12 shaft drives; 2x2000hp MAN V12 shaft drives Gensets: 2x Onan 29kW/60Hz Fuel:  10,200L Water:  800L Holding tank:  500L/151L crew head Accommodations:  8 (separate crew quarters)

Priced from: $6,600,000 including

Price as tested: TBA including

What we like

• Exceptional build quality, fit and finish
• Smooth and quiet performance from optional 2000hp MAN diesels
• True bluewater cruiser for those owners who want to expand their horizons

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• Most of us can only dream of owning a motor yacht of this stature

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Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge

Australia-based Riviera Yachts has launched its new flagship, the 77 Enclosed Flybridge. The model, whose length overall is 81 feet, will premiere at the Dubai International Boat Show in March.

“I believe this is the best Riviera ever built,” company owner Rodney Longhurst stated in a press release. “The owner challenged us to create a yacht that would meet his very specific requirements, and the 77 Enclosed Flybridge is proof of what we can do. It is proof that Riviera is able to meet the high expectations of the most fastidious of owners.”

Hull No. 1 has been christened Life Serenity . Her forward windows offer 360-degree views, she has four staterooms including a full-beam master, there’s a dining area on the foredeck, and double transom doors are adjacent to her hydraulic swim platform. She also has upgraded air conditioning — 32,000 BTUs on the mezzanine deck alone — for use in the Middle East, where temperatures are regularly above 104 degrees Fahrenheit and can go as high as 126F. Riviera’s engineers used additional heat-curing treatments on exposed structural areas to withstand the climate.

Life Serenity is bound for an owner who previously sea-trialed Riviera’s 75 Enclosed Flybridge. He owns several other yachts and commissioned this one for long-range fishing, extended cruising and entertaining.

“It was very rough weather that day, but the boat was very stable,” he stated in a press release. “She turned very sharply without any major effort, and I knew then that I would like to work with Riviera to build a boat that would suit both my personal and family requirements.”

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Guide to Buying a Riviera Yacht

January 30, 2019 | By: Alex Rowe , Riviera Yachts Specialist & Certified Professional Yacht Broker

Riviera Yachts is the largest and most awarded luxury yacht builder in Australia and a leader in the global marine industry. The name Riviera is synonymous around the world with quality, style, innovation, seakeeping ability and value.

Are you the market for a new or used Riviera and want to know more about the brand and their current models available? As an official sales representative for Riviera, I am very familiar with the brand and know their models inside and out.

Here’s what you need to know as you begin your search for the Riviera yacht that meets your needs:

What sets Riviera Yachts apart from other similar brands?

Riviera yachts are built in Australia where the seas are very rough, so they have been designed and built to withstand true, blue-water conditions. From a structural aspect, their design is second to none. Each Riviera yacht is built with a solid fiberglass bottom, forward watertight crash bulkheads, keels, and a fiberglass tabbed deck-to-hull joint. All of which combine to create one of the most rugged fiberglass hulls on the market today.

Riviera also embraces the latest navigational technology, with models that are equipped with joystick steering, digital switching, glass cockpit navigation, and Volvo Penta Integrated Propulsion System (IPS). Through the use of jack shafts in the pod drive installations, their models are able to maintain a balanced center of gravity and running attitude.

The interior design is also very impressive. The styling is richly contemporary, yet not faddish. The interior cabinetry is all handcrafted using real timber instead of MDF/artificial wood. In short, Riviera is designed and built to run correctly, is safe to move around on, and radiates beauty that will stand the test of time.

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The 10 Largest Yachts in the World

There was a time when a yacht of 50m was considered to be a large yacht. But times, they are a changing… In 2015, a yacht needs to be well in excess of 120m to even get into the Top 10!

Here’s a countdown of the current Top 10 largest yachts in the world:

10. AL SALAMAH – 139.29m (457ft)  AL SALAMAH was delivered to her owners in 1999. The project was started by HDW in Kiel, Germany and the yacht was finished at the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen, Germany. AL SALAMAH was known as “Project MIPOS” during the yacht’s construction, standing for mission possible! At the time of her delivery, she was the 3rd largest yacht in the world but has rapidly slipped down the rankings every year since which is a sign of how larger and larger yachts are being built. The yacht has a capacity of 36 guests plus crew. Very little is known about the yacht other than that she was built for the Saudi Arabian Royal Family. The fact that this superyacht now flies the flag of Bahrain may be a clue as to who the current owners are. AL SALAMAH is often to be found along with many other larger superyachts in the port of Piraeus, Greece.

9. OCEAN VICTORY – 140m (459ft)  OCEAN VICTORY is a 140m motor yacht built by the Fincantieri shipyard of Italy and delivered to her owner in 2014. The yacht’s exterior lines are the work of Espen Oeino with interiors by Alberto Pinto. The yacht is believed to have no less than 6 swimming pools and a top speed of 19.6 knots. The construction and delivery of this superyacht was highly secretive and very little is known of the yacht or her ownership. This is the yacht that knocked David Geffen’s RISING SUN out of the top 10 largest yachts.

8. YAS – 141m (463ft) This unusual yacht was built at the ADM shipyard in Abu Dhabi, UAE. YAS was constructed on the hull of 1970s Dutch Navy frigate that was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Navy. It is believed that a second very similar superyacht project is underway, also based on the hull of a naval frigate.

7. EL HORRIYA – 145.7m (478ft) EL HORRIYA is the Presidential yacht of Egypt. The yacht was built in the UK in 1865 and was present at the opening of the Suez Canal four years later. The yacht lives in Alexandria, where she is looked after by the Egyptian Navy.

6. PRINCE ABDULAZIZ – 147m (482ft) PRINCE ABDULAZIZ was built in Denmark in 1984 as the Royal Yacht of the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. The yacht’s home port is Jeddah but during summer months, she can sometimes be seen in the Mediterranean, often in Cannes, France and in Marbella, Spain. Despite constant refits, the yacht is showing her age and a replacement modern superyacht is likely on the way.

5. TOPAZ – 147.25m (483ft) TOPAZ is the third largest yacht ever delivered by the Lurssen shipyard of Germany. Amazingly, Lurssen were involved in the construction of no less than six of the top 10 largest yachts! The yacht was delivered in 2012 and her owner is believed to be from the UAE.

4. AL SAID – 155m (508ft) AL SAID is the yacht of the Sultan of Oman. This superyacht is believed to have a top speed of around 25 knots. The yacht is said to accommodate 65 guests, looked after by a crew of 150. The yacht features a concert hall that it is said can accommodate a 50-piece orchestra!

3. DUBAI – 162m (531ft) DUBAI is the Royal Yacht of Dubai and belongs to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The yacht was purchased by the Dubai Government as a unfinished project having initially been commissioned by Prince Jefri of Brunei before the project was abandoned in 1998. The yacht was eventually launched by Platinum Yachts in 2006 and is based unsurprisingly in Dubai.

2. ECLIPSE – 162.5m (533ft) Until recently, ECLIPSE was the largest yacht in the world. This immense superyacht was delivered to her Russian owner in late 2010 by the Blohm + Voss shipyard of Germany after a five year construction period. ECLIPSE features a 16m swimming pool, the largest ever installed on a yacht. The yacht also accommodates three helicopters! This yacht is thankfully used by her owner a great deal and is seen in locations all over the world.

1. AZZAM – 180m (590ft) Current holder of the title of the largest yacht in the world. AZZAM was like many on this list, built by the Lurssen shipyard in Germany. The project was a highly secretive one and very little is known about AZZAM other than that the yacht is believed to be capable of an astonishing 31+ knots due to her groundbreaking water-jet systems!

Also see: The 10 Largest Sailing Yachts in the World

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4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

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Our Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht is in a league of its own, offering signature sports looks, sports performance and a sporting cockpit, renowned Riviera luxury appointments and superior offshore, extended capability. This blue-water yacht has it all. A smooth and quiet ride at speed redefines the class and exceeds expectations.

The award-winning Riviera design group, in collaboration with 4D Design, have created the 64 Sports Motor Yacht. Built in-house to our exacting standards on Australia’s Gold Coast, this beautiful new series of sports motor yachts was inspired by a wish list from our global family of experienced Riviera owners seeking to strike out further for longer to celebrate true long-range luxury voyaging the Riviera way. Now you and your loved ones can escape the everyday for a weekend or for an extended period to the most alluring ports within your reach.

Onboard your Riviera Sports Motor Yacht, you will fall under an exotic spell in the absolute lap of luxury, revelling in adventure, exploring, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing, creating and sharing truly memorable moments with family and friends – for as long as your schedule allows or heart desires.

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – October 30 – November 3, 2024

Arrange a private inspection Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht

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• Please advise us where you would like to inspect * Please select My Nearest Riviera Dealer Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – October 30 – November 3, 2024
• Choose your most appropriate Riviera and Belize Representative AUSTRALIA - NSW - R Marine Sydney AUSTRALIA - NSW - R Marine Port Stephens AUSTRALIA - QLD - R Marine Crawley AUSTRALIA - QLD - R Marine Jones AUSTRALIA - SA - R Marine South Australia AUSTRALIA - VIC - R Marine Jacksons AUSTRALIA - WA - R Marine Perth AUSTRALIA - SYNDICATION - Boating Partnerships BELGIUM - Best Boats COLOMBIA - Riviera Australia DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Read Marine Group FRANCE - Villanova Ship GERMANY - Best Boats JAPAN - Unimat Precious, Ltd. LUXEMBOURG - Best Boats MALDIVES - Riviera Australia NETHERLANDS - Best Boats NEW ZEALAND - R Marine Flagship PUERTO RICO - Wally Castro Marine SEYCHELLES - Riviera Australia SOUTH AFRICA - Riviera Australia SPAIN - Yachting Spain Brokerage SL THAILAND - Lee Marine Co. Ltd. USA - ALABAMA - Legendary Marine USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Marine Dana Point USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Marine Newport Beach USA - CALIFORNIA - Richard Boland Yachts USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Marine San Diego USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Marina del Rey USA - FLORIDA - Grand Yachts International Coconut Grove USA - FLORIDA - Grand Yachts International Dania Beach USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Destin USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Fort Walton USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Panama City Beach USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Pensacola USA - FLORIDA - SYS Yacht Sales USA - HAWAII - Riviera Australia USA - ILLINOIS - Bay Marine's Chicago Yachting Center USA - MARYLAND - Maryland - Grande Yachts International Grasonville USA - MARYLAND - Maryland - Grande Yachts International Stevensville USA - MASSACHUSETTS - Bosun's Marine Mashpee USA - MASSACHUSETTS - Massachusetts - Bosun's Marine Peabody USA - MICHIGAN - Lake Michigan Yacht Sales USA - MICHIGAN - Onekama Marine, Inc. USA - NEW YORK - Grande Yachts International USA - NORTH CAROLINA - Grande Yachts International USA - SOUTH CAROLINA - Grande Yachts International USA - WASHINGTON - Emerald Pacific Yachts USA - WISCONSIN - Bay Marine, Door County Yachting Center VENEZUELA - Latin Yachts

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Sporting Cockpit

Large and ready for play, this water sports action space features a large swim platform, twin transom flush opening doors and self-draining deck. Featuring cockpit lockers, insulated storage bins and integrated toe-kicks for added comfort.

Entertainers Cockpit

Wet bar with grill/plate electric BBQ with LED lighting, rubbish bin, top-loading refrigerator/freezer and icemaker all hidden from view and protected from the elements with moulded lids and integrated handrails.

Live bait tank in lieu of transom lounge. Viewing window, lighting and pump facilities. Superior fishing experience.

Appealing Alfresco

Spacious and beautifully appointed. Teak-laid flooring and steps, built-in bar with icemaker and comfortable lounges that both convert into large daybeds. With integrated storage, folding teak table, 2 folding chairs and a TV entertainment system make entertaining a breeze.

Foredeck Access Made Easy

Wide side decks and raised deck coaming. Non-skid surfaces with soft-blue LED courtesy lights and thoughtfully placed stainless steel handrails allow comfortable movement around the entire yacht.

Foredeck Versatility

The illuminated foredeck with comfy sunlounge and adjustable backrest converts to a beautiful relaxation or entertaining zone. Also incorporates handy storage lockers.

Anchoring Station

The through-bow anchoring station on the foredeck assures anchoring crew safety. Stainless steel Ultra anchor with winch make anchoring effortless plus convenient in-built fender lockers and high-pressure anchor washdown system.

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Choose your most appropriate Riviera and Belize Representative Select... USA - FLORIDA - OneWater Yacht Group - Dania Beach USA - FLORIDA - SYS Yacht Sales USA - FLORIDA - OneWater Yacht Group - Fort Lauderdale USA - FLORIDA - OneWater Yacht Group - Palm Beach USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Pensacola USA - FLORIDA - OneWater Yacht Group - Dunedin USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Fort Walton USA - FLORIDA - OneWater Yacht Group - Miami USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Panama City Beach USA - FLORIDA - Legendary Marine Destin USA - NEW JERSEY - OneWater Yacht Group – Jersey City USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Coastal, Dana Point USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Coastal, San Diego Marriott Marquis USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Coastal, Newport Beach USA - CALIFORNIA - Sun Country Coastal, San Diego Harbor Island USA - CALIFORNIA - Richard Boland Yachts USA - MASSACHUSETTS - Bosun's Marine Mashpee USA - MASSACHUSETTS - Bosun's Marine Peabody USA - MARYLAND - OneWater Yacht Group - Stevensville USA - MICHIGAN - Onekama Marine, Inc. USA - MICHIGAN - Lake Michigan Yacht Sales USA - MICHIGAN - Bay Marine USA - NORTH CAROLINA - OneWater Yacht Group - Wilmington USA - WISCONSIN - Bay Marine, Door County Yachting Center USA - WASHINGTON - Emerald Pacific Yachts USA - ALABAMA - Legendary Marine USA - ILLINOIS - Bay Marine’s Chicago Yachting Center PANAMA - Alphablue Marine SA VENEZUELA - Latin Yachts PUERTO RICO - Wally Castro Marine DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Read Marine Group CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA - Freedom Marine - Coal Harbour CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA - Freedom Marine - Sidney BELGIUM - Best Boats CROATIA - NAUTIKA CENTAR NAVA D.O.O. SPAIN - Yachting Spain Brokerage SL GERMANY - Best Boats NETHERLANDS - Best Boats LUXEMBOURG - Best Boats UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SF Yachts LLC AUSTRALIA - WESTERN AUSTRALIA - R Marine Perth AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA - R Marine Jacksons AUSTRALIA - SOUTH AUSTRALIA - R Marine South Australia AUSTRALIA - QUEENSLAND - R Marine Jones AUSTRALIA - QUEENSLAND - R Marine Crawley AUSTRALIA - NEW SOUTH WALES - R Marine Sydney AUSTRALIA - NEW SOUTH WALES - R Marine Port Stephens AUSTRALIA - SYNDICATION - Boating Partnerships NEW ZEALAND - R Marine Flagship JAPAN - Unimat Precious, Ltd THAILAND - Riviera Thailand (Lee Marine Co. Ltd.)

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Flybridge Access

A statement in style. Ascend a grand internal staircase complete with deep floating, polished walnut treads from the saloon. Incorporates a flush-mounted weatherproof privacy hatch over the access stairs.

Commanding Position

Located to port with cutting-edge technology on the dash and fingertip navigation controls at your side including twin fully adjustable helm chairs. Includes monitoring cameras to the bow and engine room. Effortless and easy, a rewarding experience.

Enclosed Flybridge

Immersive, light-filled, quiet and a beautifully appointed space featuring air-conditioning and a designer L-lounge that converts to a double bed with matching ottoman coffee table. Includes opening sunroof with sliding blinds and flyscreen.

Flybridge Rear Deck

Flowing seamlessly to the generous rear deck with a L-shape lounge and a folding teak table. Entertaining made easy with a premium wet bar including sink, fridge and storage cabinet. There is a conveniently located hatch with integrated ladder to access the hardtop.

Confident Movement

Throughout you will notice overhead grab rails and handrails thoughtfully positioned for sure-footed movement when the yacht is underway.

Aft Flybridge Helm

Including an aft docking joystick and integrated awning, the aft flybridge helm has excellent protection and visibility for docking or sport fishing. The aft helm can also be optioned with a docking and fishing helm station.

Aft Gourmet Galley

Superbly located in the heart of the saloon and alfresco, the beautifully designed modern galley features premium appliances, solid surface benchtops and extensive storage. This gourmet galley will delight.

Spectacular Saloon

Welcoming and relaxing. Unwind and discover the fine leather dining lounge and cosy L-shaped lounge with ottoman with built-in storage complemented by a polished folding table. A surround-sound entertainment system will delight.

Side Deck Door

Opens out and remains flush to allow fore or aft side-deck access. Offers quick easy access for mooring lines and fenders, side and foredeck. Great way to fill saloon with fresh air. Located saloon portside.

Celebrate In Style

Beneath the staircase to the flybridge, the beautiful fine handcrafted cabinetry incorporates two fridge drawers, dedicated bottle storage with built-in lockers to keep glassware and bottles secure. Complemented by a solid-surface cocktail mixing bench space.

Flexibility Meets Luxury

Enjoy the flexibility offered by a master stateroom, three additional guest staterooms and three designer bathrooms. All enjoy large hull windows with integrated opening portholes and privacy blinds.

Stately Master

Pure luxury, the master stateroom features beautiful fabric selections and handcrafted timber cabinetry complemented with an elegant chaise with in-built storage to complete the luxe style. Even a safe for your valuables.

Guest Retreats

Style and comfort are not sacrificed. Forward VIP guest stateroom with walk-around queen bed, private ensuite and entertainment system. Port guest stateroom with two-way bathroom and third starboard stateroom.

Ensuite Elegance

Three spacious ensuites. Beautiful appointments like designer vanities, solid surface benchtops and floors plus frameless full-sized showers highlight the contemporary clean and luxurious feel.

Utility/Crew Cabin

Opportunity to match your needs. Features a utility room with premium washer and dryer plus spacious storage area including large benchtop or opt for a crew cabin with one adult-sized Pullman-style bed and private adjacent day head.

Technology & Performance

Blue-water heritage.

Designed to deliver a smooth, soft, dry ride in Australia’s often challenging offshore conditions. Incorporating new lightweight, immensely strong construction materials to minimise overall weight and deliver improved performance.

Engineering Excellence

The gleaming white flow-coated engine room has acoustic and thermal insulation, LED lighting, mist-eliminating fan system, double hose clamped ball valves for all through hull fittings and independent compartments throughout that are foam filled, for added strength and noise dampening.

Performance

The capability for extended cruising with ease. Shaft-driven with power provided by famously reliable twin MAN V8 engines with V-Drive and quickshift gearboxes. Incredibly smooth and quiet performance. Optional twin MAN V12 available.

Joystick Control

Makes docking a yacht of this calibre a breeze. Effortless, manoeuvring accuracy from the EJS joystick located at the forward and aft helms and in the cockpit.

Confident Connectivity

Simple to use intelligent power management system. Fully integrated CZone digital switching network provides ultimate control of all onboard electrical systems.

Siren Marine App

Remote systems monitoring and control via the Siren Marine App is inclusive with every new Riviera motor yacht.

Entertainment Now

Party. Entertain or just relaxing. Large LED TVs, surround-sound speaker systems, iPod interfaces and more. Multi entertainment areas - flybridge, saloon, alfresco and cockpit.

Smart Lighting

Throughout the yacht LED lighting is utilised. LED lighting has a safe, solid-state construction and offers a long service life, energy efficiency and dimming capability.

Service Access

A large entry hatch making servicing simple and efficient. Featuring fan-forced ventilation with mist eliminators, dedicated MAN readout panels, easy battery access and comes gyro ready as standard for the option of selecting a gyro stabiliser for improved smoothness at sea.

Maintenance-Free Batteries

The lithium-ion house, auxiliary and starting batteries are all lighter weight, maintenance free - delivering faster charging, reliable, high currents on demand and an extended service life.

2 Year Express Limited Warranty

Riviera has further elevated the company’s industry-leading support for Riviera owners with the extended 2 year Express limited warranty which covers all non-structural components. Please refer to your Riviera dealer for full terms and conditions.

5 Year MAN Limited Warranty

Riviera motor yachts powered by MAN engines enjoy the MAN Gold Standard Premium cover for five-years or up to 2,500 hours, whichever comes first mechanical limited warranty. Please refer to your Riviera dealer for full terms and conditions.

7 Year Structural Limited Warranty

Providing the ultimate assurance for Riviera owners that the quality of their hull, deck, flybridge and hardtops are engineered and crafted for superior blue-water performance. The warranty covers seven years or up to 2,800 hours of boating, whichever comes first. Please refer to your Riviera dealer for full terms and conditions.

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Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)

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Beam (inc. gunwale)

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Dry Weight (approx.) **

Fuel Capacity ***

1,717 US gal

Water Capacity ***

Holding Tank Capacity ***

Sleeping Capacity

8 persons + 1 crew

Cockpit Area

Mezzanine Deck

Engine Option MAN V8 Shaft-Drive 1300 (2x)

1,300 hp ea

Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 1550 (2x)

* Length of the hull (Lh) to ISO8666: Includes all structural and integral parts (ie. the moulded length of the hull). It excludes parts that can be removed in a non-destructive manner without affecting the structural integrity of the craft, (eg. pulpits, outdrives, driving platforms, rubbing strakes).

** Dry weight represents the estimated minimum weight of a yacht with standard engines and options, no fuel or water on board, no equipment or provisions and no personnel. The stated dry weight may be exceeded.

*** Denotes net tank capacity. For useable capacity do not rely on more than 90% of tank capacity. Actual capacity will vary according to yacht trim and sea state. Speeds are subject to normal weather conditions, fuel and/or water levels, passengers and equipment loads.

The Reassurance of Riviera

A proud heritage.

Riviera has a proud heritage of launching over 6,000 yachts in more than 44 years of operation.

Global Confidence

Today Riviera yachts can be seen cruising the great lakes, rivers, seas and oceans of the world.

Riviera Australia is a family owned business guided by the excellence, values and vision of its owner, Rodney Longhurst.

Electronics

Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and FLIR are the world leaders in marine navigation systems and can be specified on your Riviera.

Entertainment

Yamaha, JL Audio and Fusion systems will ensure your total onboard relaxation and entertainment by the finest quality audio.

SMEG, Bosch and VitriFrigo are class-leading international appliances and have been selected by Riviera for their performance and your enjoyment.

Exacting Detail

State-of-the-art digital kitting is utilised to precisely cut all fibreglass and structural foams for the lamination process to ensure that each component fits perfectly.

Precision Joinery

The finest quality joinery is created by exacting CNC precision-cut timbers with all cabinets hand built by master craftspeople.

Superior Finish

Each mould is thoroughly inspected, cleaned and waxed before the initial application of isophthalic gelcoat is sprayed to provide a high gloss and superior water and fade resistant finish.

Independent Reviews

A Future Classic Riviera continues to redefine their standards with every new model they release, and the 64 SMY is no exception. Following the success of the 72 & 68 SMYs, the new 64 SMY continues the family heritage on a slightly more compact scale. Once again, Riviera has got it right, and in my opinion, have produced… - Barry Thompson

Luxury Chic The new 64 SMY takes the very best from Riviera’s largest luxury cruising yacht models and incorporates them in a more compact design. It’s smaller, but includes all the features that make the 72 and 68 SMY so outstanding. - John Eichelsheim

Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht Arguably their most successful new model release in the modern era, Riviera’s superb new 64 Sports Motor Yacht, with its seriously clever integrated rear mezzanine deck, fabulous sky lounge, elegant styling and ocean cruising capability, has created an entirely new class of sportscruiser - and the Queensland-based factory in Coomera is flat-out keeping up with… -

Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht Designed for modern entertaining and living without sacrificing performance. - Barry Thompson

Going in Style The new Riviera 64 has the best of both worlds as an entertainer for an extended family or a well-credentialed boat that two can still handle. - John Ford

Southern Star The Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht is much more than a mere stepping stone in an already impressive ultra-luxury range – it’s the bona fide new star of the family. - Mark Beretta

Something for everyone Most yachts are designed for a specific purpose, be it long distance cruising, sport fishing or entertaining. In this regard, Riviera’s 64 Sports Motor Yacht is something of an anomaly. It can do all those things at once. - Lenny Rudow

Like Finding your pot of gold Many boatbuilders have tried combining all boating functions into one platform in an effort to create a utilitarian vessel, offering something for everyone. Many have done it well; few have done it exceptionally. But no one has done it quite like Riviera. - Captain Tom Serio

Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht With her bluewater look and feel and her enclosed flying bridge, the 64 Sports Motor Yacht checks all the marks for Riviera’s intended mission for her. She can handle things confidently when the seas kick up and she offers owners and guests a choice of luxurious, comfortable gathering areas. Belowdecks, Riviera will customize the layout… - Eric Colby

Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht A Riviera 64 SMY completes a fast southbound run from Savannah to Stuart, Florida, thanks to top-notch engineering. - Capt. Bill Pike

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