The much anticipated 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition.
Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will take pride of place at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 30 to November 3 with the Americas Premiere of its flagship 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition.
The magnificent new model will flank a fleet of 11 Riviera motor yachts showcasing its outstanding collection from 39 to 78 feet, with models from its awarded Sport Yacht, SUV, Sports Motor Yacht and Belize collections on display.
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is expecting more than 100,000 people to attend the five-day marine expo, the largest in-water show in the world.
Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst said Fort Lauderdale was the pinnacle of the boating world and Riviera was among the leading exhibitors.
“Our motor yachts are respected around the world,” Mr Longhurst said. “The Fort Lauderdale show gives us the opportunity to showcase Australian craftsmanship to the world.
“Our meticulous design and engineering, with luxurious interiors, are world-class, and there are more than 44 years of evolution invested in every new Riviera yacht.”
Enjoy this Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition profile film.
Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition – Americas Premiere
The magnificent new 6800 Sport Yacht is a result of three years and more than 45,000 man-hours of meticulous development by the Riviera design group in collaboration with awarded superyacht designer Luca Vallebona.
She has so many separate entertaining areas that family groups, friends and couples can all find their own space. Sunshine or moonlight on the forward deck tends to attract more casual occasions. The expansive and protected aft deck is popular regardless of the weather, and when you want to enjoy the sunshine or stars, simply open the sunroof.
Sliding open the glass saloon door and lowering the aft window connects the saloon and aft deck as one vast living space. The superbly equipped U-shaped galley aft on the port side includes premium appliances beautifully integrated into handcrafted timber joinery.
Showcasing Australian craftsmanship to the world.
Forward of the galley is a C-shaped lounge with matching ottomans. This space can transform to a masterful dining area featuring a handcrafted solid timber table that folds simply and easily out from the lounge. There is a matching sofa opposite the main lounge.
Forward opposite the helm is a third lounge that is L-shaped that provides a commanding view when underway. The saloon is stylish and accommodating. The forward helm is state-of-the-art, featuring touch-screen navigation and operation technology, all designed to make boating even easier and more pleasurable.
The accommodation deck of the 6800 Sport Yacht is vast and luxurious with four staterooms and three bathrooms plus a utility or crew cabin aft. There’s also the option for a three-stateroom layout where the starboard guest cabin is replaced by a lower lounge.
Access to the superbly engineered, full-height engine room is via a wide watertight door from the utility cabin aft of the master stateroom or through a lift-up door on the transom. Riviera engineers have selected twin Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350s rated at 1,000hp (735kW) each, to deliver effortless power-to-weight performance.
Riviera Sport Yacht Platinum Editions on display
Sophisticated and distinctive designer styling, immense luxury and inspiring performance with flowing single-level indoor-outdoor spaces are available in the 4600, 5400 and 6000 models as well as the 6800 Sport Yacht.
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Riviera SUVs on display
Sporty and adventurous, the SUVs – from 39 to 64 feet in length – combine the proven blue-water hull pedigree and sporting cockpit of the lauded Sports Motor Yachts with the single-level living features so enjoyed by Sport Yacht owners. The showcase includes the 585 and 645 models.
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Riviera Sports Motor Yachts on display
The Riviera SMYs are in a league of their own, offering true long-range cruising with new levels of luxury, design and structural superiority, providing sporting looks, all-water sports cockpit and sports performance. The showcase will include the 46, 50 and 64 models.
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Belize Motor Yachts on display
Celebrating memories of classic design from the golden age, the elegant Belize 66 Daybridge and 54 Sedan models on display are alive with modern technology and materials, advanced propulsion systems and contemporary luxury.
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Riviera owners ‘Festival of Boating‘ to be held at the Riviera showcase during Fort Lauderdale event
As part of their Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show display, Riviera owners will be exclusively invited to the Riviera Festival of Boating.
This four-day program offers introductory and advanced boating education and training workshops covering lady skippers, CZone digital switching, Garmin and Glass Cockpit operation, skippers, Volvo Penta joystick, DPS and dock assist, electrical systems, battery systems and power management, navigation and radar, preventive maintenance, entertainment and stabilisation systems.
The Festival of Boating is created to encourage Riviera owners and their families to realise their ultimate boating experience with Riviera.
An exclusive Riviera owners’ social event also forms part of the festival program.
Pre-registration is now open. Owners can consult their Riviera Dealer representative for details.
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