Sporting Cockpit
Large, open, ready for action. Self draining. Volumes of storage. An image in optional teak. Easily fit a game chair or outdoor table. Gourmet double barbecue centre.
68 Sports Motor Yacht
Space and style on a grand scale. A stunning meld of Riviera luxury appointments and superior offshore, extended cruising capability.
Revel in sports-inspired looks and legendary performance from V12 MAN diesel engines. Luxuriate in the impressively large cockpit and covered mezzanine area. Discover the magnificent, versatile foredeck entertainment area and enclosed flybridge with internal stairs. There are wide side decks with raised bulwarks for safety, the option of a crew cabin or utility space and an enviable choice of three or four staterooms and three-bathroom designs.
Now the most alluring ports in either hemisphere are well within your reach.
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Specifications
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Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)
22.86 m
75'
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Hull Length (Lh to ISO8666) *
21.02 m
69'
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Beam (inc. gunwale)
6.00 m
19' 8"
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Maximum Draft (inc. props)
1.90 m
6' 3"
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Dry Weight (approx.) **
49,323 kg
108,739 lb
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Fuel Capacity ***
8,500 L
2,245 US gal
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Water Capacity ***
850 L
225 US gal
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Holding Tank Capacity ***
600 L
159 US gal
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Sleeping Capacity
8-11 persons
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Cockpit Area
12.38 m2
133.3 ft2
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Mezzanine Deck
10.26 m2
110.4 ft2
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Total
22.64 m2
243.7 ft2
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Bridge Clearance
7.65 m
25' 1"
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Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 1550 (2x)
1,140 kW ea
1,550 hp ea
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Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 1800 (2x)
1,324 kW ea
1,800 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 5,800 yachts in its over 42 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
RIVIERA 68 SPORTS MOTOR YACHT
The Riviera 68 Sports Motor Yacht is a true long-range, luxury motoryacht built for owners who want to take their boating far afield, whilst still being able to fish effectively and enjoy myriad watersport pursuits, including scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking
- Capt. Steve Larivee, BoatTest.com
THE HIGH LIFE
Flybridge cruisers offer three levels of living space and commanding views from the helm, as Riviera's most advanced boat capably demonstrates
- Kevin Green, Trade-a-Boat
SIMPLY THE BEST
Riviera’s new object of desire is blessed with a stunning design that melds form and function with luxurious and versatile onboard liveability
- Mark Rothfield, Club Marine
RIVIERA 68 SPORTS MOTOR YACHT
The accommodation deck offers two stateroom options; the four-cabin Classic or the three cabin Presidential with full-beam master stateroom. The 68 Sports Motor Yacht has been built to include the Classic accommodation layout with a massive midships master stateroom with ensuite bathroom along the starboard side.
- Nautilus Magazine
HAVE IT ALL
The 68 is a true hybrid boat, designed as much for elegant cruising as for offshore adventure. Her cockpit is an open, nearly Spartan space with enough room for dive tanks, Hawaiian slings, or even an optional fighting chair if game fishing is in the plans
- Kevin Koeing, Yachting Magazine
STRESS RELIEF
The flybridge is almost literally in the clouds, providing a commanding view from the twin helm seats. It has a leather sofa to starboard with a pull-out mattress that creates another huge double berth, bringing sleeping capacity to 10
- Mark Rothfield, Pacific Powerboat
RIVIERA'S WORLD PREMIERE 68 SPORTS MOTOR YACHT A NEW CLASS OF TRAVEL
Stepping forward through either starboard or port transom gate from the large boarding platform, the 12.38 square metre (133.3 sq ft) cockpit of the 68 Sports Motor Yacht offers everything a sports fisher and water sports enthusiast could wish for as well as plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining and considerable storage solutions
- John Curnow, Powerboat World
RIVIERA 68 SPORTS MOTOR YACHT: REVIEW
By any measure, including ours, this is Riviera’s best boat ever — its magnum opus — and a whole new calibre of luxury motor yacht. Engineered for ocean-going adventure, the big 68 has such low sound and vibration levels you are unaware you’re doing 30 knots at sea
- David Lockwood, Boatsales.com.au
Ready for Adventure
The loyalty of Riviera owners is well-known, and Phuket-based Jacky and Rudi Dijk are no exception. Awaiting the flagship 78 Motor Yacht, their third Riviera, the couple thrive on cruising South-East Asia.
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