A Proud Heritage
Riviera has a proud heritage of launching over 6,000 yachts in more than 44 years of operation.
72 Sports Motor Yacht
Our largest, grandest, most spectacular design yet. The 72 SMY offers an incomparably vast cockpit and covered alfresco deck, spectacular standard power and true long-range capability.
Combining outstanding sports-inspired looks and sports performance with ultra-luxurious interiors.
Features fabulous foredeck entertainment area and four-sided enclosed flybridge with internal stairs. Enjoy the luxury of an optional crew cabin or utility space and the surety of wide and deep side decks. Your choice of three or four magnificent staterooms and four bathroom designs.
Now experience extended voyaging the Riviera way.
Key Features
Exterior
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.
Engine Room Access
Engine access made easy. Convenient two-way access via a watertight entry door in the utility or crew cabin space or alternatively direct from the cockpit.
Mezzanine
Spacious, superbly located entertaining heart. Comfortable opposing l-shape lounges with twin folding teak tables. Forward bar with swing-out stools. Fold-down TV overhead.
Wide Side Decks
Wide side decks, raised bulwarks, illuminated at night in soft blue LED light. Non-skid surfaces and thoughtfully placed stainless steel handrails allow easy movement around the entire yacht.
Foredeck Versatility
At anchor, the foredeck converts to a fabulous entertaining area. Fold-out lounges form large conversation area. Also functions as tender storage option with 550kg davit and electric winch.
Anchoring Station
A deep well built into the foredeck assures anchoring crew safety. Stainless steel 80kg Ultra anchor, remote control vertical winch and integrated wash-down system make anchoring effortless.
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Interior
Aft Galley
For size, layout, quality of cabinetry, decor and appointments, this is a fine designer kitchen by any standard. Superbly located in the heart of the saloon, mezzanine and cockpit.
Saloon - Dedicated Lounge and Dining
Ultra desirable and welcoming. To starboard discover the L-shaped, fine leather dining lounge and twinleaved folding table. To port, a large designer lounge with central 55-inch LED TV.
Side Deck Door
Opens out and remains flush to allow fore or aft side deck access. Located saloon portside. Offers easy access for mooring lines and fenders, side and foredeck. Great way to fill saloon with fresh air.
Flybridge Access
Convenient and easy. A statement in style. Ascend a wide, grand internal staircase complete with deep floating, polished walnut treads from the saloon.
Forward Flybridge Helm
Cutting-edge, touchscreen technology on the dash and fingertip navigation controls at your side. Shaft-driven twin MAN V12 engines at your command. Effortless and easy, a thoroughly relaxing and rewarding experience.
Enclosed Flybridge
Entertain and unwind on top of the world, underway or at anchor. Light-filled, quiet, luxury surrounds. L-shaped leather designer lounge with matching ottoman coffee table. Fold-out guest or crew double bed.
Flybridge Rear Deck
With the sliding glass door and large awning window open, the flybridge interior flows seamlessly to the generous rear deck with L-shape lounge and folding teak table. Perfect retreat.
Aft Flybridge Helm
Excellent visibility for docking or sport fishing. The aft helm also incorporates a sink, fridge, ice-maker and rubbish bin.
Presidential Layout
Pure luxury. A full-beam master stateroom. It is both spectacularly welcoming and grandly spacious. In this layout, look forward to three magnificent staterooms and three bathrooms.
Classic Layout
The layout to favour when more family or guests need to be accommodated. Enjoy the flexibility offered by a master stateroom, three additional guest staterooms and three designer bathrooms.
Bathrooms
Three VIP ensuites. Contemporary clean designs with space. flair and luxury. Enjoy appointments like handcrafted vanities, large mirrors, frameless full-sized showers and even heated towel rails.
Storage
Count on being away for extended periods. Discover ample cedar-lined hanging lockers. Roomy drawers and extra storage under beds and companionway floor. Handcrafted timber cabinetry. Even a safe for valuables.
Utility/Crew Cabin
Versatile option close to the engine room. Features one or two adult-sized Pulman-style beds and private adjacent day head. Also doubles as a teenager retreat or dedicated equipment storage area.
Cockpit and Mezzanine Day Head
Entertaining, swimming, fishing or just returning from the beach, simply take the stairs down from the mezzanine to the designer aft day head. Convenient and practical.
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Technology & Performance
Hull Design
Designed in partnership with internationally esteemed naval architects, Mulder Design of the Netherlands. Extensively tank tested to deliver a smooth, soft, dry ride in offshore conditions.
Performance
The capability for extended cruising with ease. Shaft-driven with power provided by a choice of highly spirited, famously reliable twin MAN V12 engines. Incredibly smooth and quiet performance.
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.
Glass Cockpit
Collects and displays all operator information in one place via a single interface, the multifunction, touchscreen displays. Provides a full overview and control of navigation and engine data.
CZone Digital Switching
Easy, intelligent power management. Time and effort saving. Networked CZone digital switch interfaces in the saloon, flybridge, and with an iPad, 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 Systems
Entertain. Party. On a grand scale. Large LED TVs, surround-sound speaker systems, iPod interfaces and more. Four entertainment zones - flybridge, foredeck, saloon, mezzanine and cockpit.
Seatorque Shaft System
An enclosed, oil lubricated shaft and thrust bearing assembly. This system ensures alignment, delivers 8% more horsepower, lower underbody drag, increased propeller efficiency and reduced noise and vibration from engines and propellers.
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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Specifications
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Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)
23.86 m
78' 3"
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Hull Length * (Lh to ISO8666)
22.02 m
72' 3"
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Beam (inc. gunwale)
6.00 m
19' 8"
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Maximum Draft (inc. props)
1.95 m
6' 5"
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Dry Weight ** (approx.)
54,595 kg
120,361 lb
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Fuel Capacity ***
10,200 L
2,695 US gal
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Water Capacity ***
1000 L
264 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
16.32 m2
175.7 ft2
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Mezzanine Deck
10.26 m2
110.4 ft2
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Total
26.58 m2
286.1 ft2
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Bridge Clearance
7.68 m
25' 2"
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Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 1800 x 2
1,324 kW ea
1,800 hp ea
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Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 2000 x 2
1,471 kW ea
2,000hp 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
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
SMEG, Bosch 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
A WIDE RANGE OF USES
The Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht is a capable cruiser for short or long cruises. She is well built, high quality and great care has been taken to install premium equipment using best practices. The design amenities and equipment details make her quite manageable for the typical owner operator who, these days, has a variety…
- Captain Steve Larivee, BoatTest.com
VERSATILE AND CAPABLE
The Riviera 72 is a versatile and capable platform. She can be a world-class big game sport fisherman, watersports day boat, an entertainment platform, a live-aboard condo or a trans-oceanic long-range cruiser. She can go head to head with mission-specific boats in each of these classes with very few, if any, compromises
- Captain Steve Larivee, BoatTest.com
FAMILY TIES
The Riviera 72 is a big girl with a dry weight of 47 tonnes, yet she handled easily with a gentle touch of the joystick, which spun, backed and manoeuvred the boat without any jerking or lunging
- Captain Arnie Hammerman, OceanMagazine.com
MORE IS MORE
Next, as if it is all part of engaging the warp drive on the Enterprise, the scenery on the sides start to blur like the streaks of the stars, then there’s the wallop as the acceleration kicks in, the flash when you make the jump to hyperspace, and then finally things go back to black…
- John Curnow, Powerboat-World.com
UPSIZE ME
"Attention to detail, the level of finish and the engineering throughout the 72 SMY is exceptional." - Barry Thompson
- Barry Thompson, Pacific Powerboat
Beauty and Purpose
"The 72 is a true sports motoryacht in every sense. It combines great accommodation and amenities with an enclosed flybridge, multiple entertaining areas and the raised mezzanine cockpit of a traditional motoryacht. Yet it also offers the speed and performance of a sports cruiser. "The level of fit and finish and the engineering throughout the…
- Barry Thompson, Power & Motoryacht
Sweet Dreamer
The Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht "impresses with its performance and sophistication as world-class motoryacht amenity meets sportscruiser agility. "Against any measure, the 72’s layout offers superior onboard living."
- Mark Rothfield, Club Marine
The High Life
The attractions of a flybridge are several and top among them for Pacific boats is the commanding view of our coral-strewn coastlines. Luxury builder Riviera has gone further by creating a complete living space on the new 72 that even includes a bed – talk about room with a view.
- Kevin Green