Large Boarding Platform
Practical and thoughtful. The wide and deep platform has an inbuilt swim ladder with covering lid and grab rail. The perfect swim platform.
45 Open Flybridge
She is a born adventurer, spirited voyager, entertainer and freedom seeker. And she does it all in absolute luxury, powered by silky smooth twin diesel engines that are a real pleasure to command.
Your 45 Open Flybridge offers you the option of outfitting the cockpit for family cruising or serious fishing. Either way, you’ll revel in the luxurious flowing alfresco style – so beloved of Riviera owners – that opens up and links the cockpit and saloon into one fabulous, handcrafted space.
Famous Riviera attention to detail finds beautiful expression in the open flybridge. A powerful meld of luxury and practicality it combines unparalleled visibility and lifestyle appointments with a brilliantly equipped helm.
After a hard day’s cruising, entertaining or fishing, there’s nothing like retiring to the accommodation deck of your Riviera 45 Open Flybridge. The three magnificent staterooms and two designer bathrooms cocoon owners and guests in an environment of pure luxury, reinvigorating all for the next adventure.
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Specifications
Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)
15.66 m
51' 5"
Hull Length (Lh to ISO8666) *
14.70 m
48' 3"
Beam (inc. gunwale)
4.80 m
15' 9"
Maximum Draft (inc. props)
1.31 m
4' 4"
Dry Weight (approx.) **
19,032 kg
41,958 lb
Fuel Capacity ***
2,300 L
608 US gal
Water Capacity ***
500 L
132 US gal
Holding Tank Capacity ***
151 L
40 US gal
Sleeping Capacity
6 persons
Cockpit Area
7.40 m2
79.65 ft2
Mezzanine Deck
1.40 m2
15.07 ft2
Total
8.80 m2
94.72 ft2
Bridge Clearance
6.25 m
20' 6"
Standard Engine Volvo Penta D11-725 (2x)
533 kW ea
725 hp ea
Engine Option Volvo Penta D8-600 shaft drive (2x)
441 kW ea
600 hp ea
* 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 5,700 yachts in its over 40 years of operation.
Global Confidence
Today Riviera yachts can be seen cruising the great lakes, rivers, seas and oceans of the world.
Principled
Riviera Australia is a family owned business guided by the excellence, values and vision of its owner, Rodney Longhurst.
The Finest International Brands
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.
Appliances
Miele and VitriFrigo are class-leading international appliances and have been selected by Riviera for their performance and your enjoyment.
The Finest Construction Methods
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
INNOVATION
Overall, there were some really clever innovations on the 45 Open. Small yet practical things like the stainless steel cut-out on the flybridge utility bar prevents glasses or bottles from going for a slide. This was repeated on the flybridge table. The storage compartment below the galley floor was a real winner and small touches…
- Peter Scott, Go Boating
INTERNAL ACCESS
The plan of the flybridge layout for the 45 is very different due to a new, fully-moulded external staircase situated on the starboard side, featuring teak treads which are both attractive and provide good grip. This is a major departure from the typical vertical ladder situated to port on other models and is perhaps the…
- Anthony Twibill, Ocean - Australia
FLOW-ON EFFECT
There's a moulded external staircase rather than a ladder down to the main deck; functional and stylish without losing any usable space inside the cabin area.This arrangement has enabled a flow on effect in design with the incorporation of the stainless hopper window and door which was previously only available on the 56 flybridge. The…
- Shaun Moloney, Transom Magazine
LIFESTYLE
The three-cabin and two-head layout is especially family friendly, with a forward stateroom with island berth, portside cabin with single berths that can be converted to a second double, and a bunk cabin for the kiddies to starboard. As ever, the heads are a highlight, with wonderful separate shower stalls, an improved floor plumbing, Vacuflush…
- David Lockwood, Trade-A-Boat
ENTERTAINER
Cabinet space is ever present inside, with numerous cupboards and drawers located throughout, and the dinette has every feature that you will find in a modern home. Entertainment is a high priority from the LCD television to the indoor-outdoor multi speaker stereo system; this vessel will definitely appeal to a person looking to entertain guests.…
- Shaun Moloney, Trasom Magazine
PERFORMANCE
With another nudge on the electronics throttles, the twin 575hp turbo diesels whisked the 18-tonne hull onto the plane with nary pause or bow lift. Running surfaces, including the prop tunnels, which afford a shaft angle of 11 degrees, come courtesy of Frank Mulder. Efficiency is hallmark. An ocean cruising speed of 17 knots was…
- Mark Rothfield, Club Marine
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
The 45 carries all the amenities we're unable to live without, even on a boat. The galley is equipped with a drawer fridge and freezer, stove-top, sink and rubbish drawer. Given a choice, I would have the local restaurant cook up my catch and not make a mess of the spotless galley had everything you'll…
- Tracey Whiteford, Sea Spray
DESIGN
Latest 3D CAD computer modelling software was used for the entire design process on this model, finally guiding the highly sophisticated five axis router in cutting the plugs for all the moulds. While computer aided design and moulding is not new, the Riviera 45 is a good example of the precise moulding and detailing that…
- David Toyer, Pacific Motor Yacht
SPORT FISHER
The cockpit is very fishable - if there is such a word - and with the substantial cockpit refrigeration and underfloor storage bins, an effective draining cockpit and neatly moulded to recesses under the flush side storage lockers, plus an optional live bait tank, this boat is more than capable of being adapted to a…
- David Toyer, Pacific Motor Yacht
POWER-FULL
Indoors the cherry wood joinery had a blemish free mirror finish thanks to the latest Italian robotic varnishing system. The demo boat also had the optional Amtico (hard-wearing mock timber) floor instead of carpet in the saloon. This will lead to an easier boat to keep clean. Open the hopper window and the throng can…
- David Lockwood, Trade-A-Boat
PLEASURABLE
Turning the boat to run beam on, I expected some spray and spray we got but to my surprise, the angle of deflection was very good and not even a drop of water hit the all encompassing and top quality clears. Even into breeze, on our way back in under full throttle, I continued to…
- Peter Scott, Go Boating
MACHINERY ROOM
Another innovation for the 45 flybridge is the introduction of a dedicated machinery room amidships, housing many of the important systems on board. Usually found only on much larger boats, the machinery room improves access within the engine room of the midships fuel tank. These include the water heater, air-conditioning handlers and compressors, bilge pump,…
- Anthony Twibill, Ocean