Archives: Classic Models

When the Riviera 4700 Sport Yacht was launched at the Sydney International Boat Show in 2007, she not only turned heads but she began to pick up awards. She achieved triple award recognition – the industry’s Boat of the Year, Best Cruiser over 10 Metres and Modern Boating magazine’s Boat of the Year. Here was… Read more »

When Riviera launched the 56 Enclosed Flybridge at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in 2006, it introduced a range of innovations that would percolate through the line-up. She achieved significant fame when Riviera owner Ian Reynolds circumnavigated Australia in his 56. Asia-Pacific Boating stated the 56 was: “a generation ahead in terms of design and… Read more »

The Riviera M360 Sports Cruiser was modelled on the success of its larger sibling, the M400, giving away almost nothing in amenity. Media comment was effusive. Trade-a-Boat commented: “the boat delivers untold happiness. “Riviera has taken everything we covet about the modern well-designed apartment with courtyard and put it into a boat.” Modern Boating stated… Read more »

The Enclosed Flybridge edition of the very popular Riviera 47 added a number of refinements to this versatile model. The 47 Open Flybridge was launched in 2003 and a Generation 2 model was introduced two years later. The Enclosed followed soon after. The 47 Enclosed benefited from Generation 2 upgrades – improvements to the running… Read more »

The Riviera 60 Enclosed Flybridge comfortably took on the fleet’s flagship mantle when she was launched in 2005. She offered four cabins, three bathrooms, a voluminous saloon with multiple entertaining areas and an enclosed bridge that invited guests to join the skipper throughout a cruise. The accommodation included the master stateroom on the port side… Read more »

When she was launched at the Sydney International Boat Show in 2005 and the 3600 Sport Yacht unveiled an exciting new era for Riviera. This was the beginning of a new concept for Riviera. Single-level living with an awning window and pillarless saloon door that brought the indoors, outdoors. The sport yacht design has evolved… Read more »

Riviera introduced the first of its second-generation Sports Cruisers in 2005. The M400 was an immediate success. She was described by one reviewer as “a daring departure from your everyday sports cruiser”. With an angular appearance, long, slim saloon windows and a standard hardtop over the extended helm deck, she was a visual stand-out. She… Read more »

When the Riviera 51 Open Flybridge was launched at the 2003 Sydney International Boat Show, she was an instant success, with sales of more than 10 boats over the six-day show. Sales success was quickly followed by a prestigious award – the Australian Marine Industry’s Cruiser of the Year. She offered her owners a large… Read more »

When the Riviera 33 Open Flybridge was launched in 2004, she caused quite a stir. She featured hull tunnels for the propellers delivering better performance and underwater exhausts. The design innovations caught the attention of judges at Modern Boating who gave her their Cruiser of the Year award in 2005. The 33 was designed as… Read more »