Qatar Premiere for Riviera 77

The largest and most advanced Riviera ever built – the 77 Enclosed Flybridge – will make her official Qatar Premiere at the third annual Qatar International Boat Show from November 10-14.

Riviera international sales director Chris McCafferty said that the company was excited to present this serious long-range offshore vessel in a region so rich in nautical history and so prominent in the sphere of Gulf state pleasure boating.

"The Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge on display at Qatar International Boat Show was built through collaboration between her very impressed owner, the dedicated Riviera team of designers, engineers and master craftsmen, as well as the experienced team from SF Yachts based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates," said McCafferty.

"She truly is proof of just what Riviera can do – she is proof that Riviera is able to meet and exceed the high expectations of the most fastidious of owners."

Mr McCafferty said two new yachts in the blue-water 77 Flybridge series have now been shipped to their owners in the Middle East and a third is now in production in a section of the Riviera facility at Coomera on Australia’s Gold Coast that is specifically dedicated to building this model.

"The new 77 Enclosed has a full range of premium options to complement her distinctive design," he said. "Large forward windows offer panoramic 360-degree views from the saloon deck, while sweeping 10m x 0.5m safety glass feature panels are bonded to each side of her hull, providing a contemporary surface finish that visually link the stylish internal hull windows," he said.

"Stepping aboard, the new 77 also offers an expansive 17.99sqm cockpit, elegant 22.59sqm mezzanine and four staterooms including full-beam master, along with four bathrooms and an optional, self-contained crew cabin.

"The state-of-the-art flybridge features a forward helm while an external rear tournament station ensures clear cockpit observation when docking, or when the fishing action is underway."

SF Yachts dealer principal Francesco Pitea said the 77 Enclosed on display in Doha features a massive and lavish sun pad and casual dining/sitting area on the foredeck, enhancing her luxury lifestyle and relaxation attributes even further.

There is also upgraded air-conditioning throughout to cater to the extremely high temperatures in the Middle East, where the mercury can rise above 50 degrees Celsius, and is regularly above 40 degrees.

"Middle East owners also appreciate the fact that exposed structural areas – including the new sports-styled targa that has been colour-matched to her hull and air-intakes in Bentley Silverlake blue – have also undergone additional heat-curing treatments so they can withstand our harsh climactic conditions."

The owner of the 77 on display also requested double transom doors leading from her one-tonne capacity hydraulic swim platform, and wide marlin board in order to enhance her versatility.

"The designated length of this exciting new model is based on the official hull length of 77 feet however, the stylish and sophisticated Life Serenity measures over 81 feet from bowsprit to board platform," said Mr Pitea.

"She will certainly stand out in the sea of yachts at the Qatar International Boat Show."

With an overall length of 81ft 2in (24.74m), a beam of 20ft 9in (6.32m) and featuring a fuel capacity of 9450 litres, the 77 Enclosed Flybridge is powered by twin MAN V12 shaft-drive engines (2 x 1900hp/1397kW) which achieve a cruising range of 556 nautical miles at 26.4 knots, with 10 per cent fuel reserve.