Riviera 57 Enclosed launched

The newest member of  Riviera’s stylish collection of flybridge luxury motoryachts, the 57 Enclosed Flybridge has made her World Premiere at the Sydney International Boat Show in Australia (July 30 to August 3, 2015).

Not short on adjectives, Riviera says the 57 is stylish, sophisticated and sublime, a three-stateroom/two bathroom boat with full beam master stateroom, which is the embodiment of innovation from her fresh-thinking design to her state-of-the-art navigation systems right through to her final fit-out and luxuriously polished finish.

Casting a critical and educated eye over the high-volume boat, which uses the same hull as the previous 53 (dubbed 'The Space Ship'), but with the addition of a small keel and now shaft or pod drive options, the new 57 Enclosed Flybridge is certainly an exemplary Australian-made cruiser with a five-star fit and finish. The execution and styling really does take Riviera to the next level.

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Riviera chairman and owner Rodney Longhurst says the 2015 Australian Marine Industry Exporter of the Year’s dedicated team has integrated easy-to-use and dependable marine systems into the new 57 Enclosed, including the full features of the innovative Volvo Glass Cockpit navigation and CZone digital switching systems.

"The Riviera 57 Enclosed Flybridge’s new and distinctive design has everything in perfect proportion but it is when you step aboard that the magnitude of the living and accommodation space reveals itself," he said.

LIVING SPACES
The Riviera 57 Enclosed Flybridge creates a whole new indoor/outdoor living experience with a clever new cockpit design, complete with large transom and mezzanine lounges, wet bar, barbecue, fridge and icemaker.

She also retains cockpit connectivity, with an aft modern galley with high-end appliances and solid surface bench tops, as well as a beautifully crafted sliding door and awning window with solid stainless steel frame built into the rear bulkhead – the window opening out and over the mezzanine to position the chef right at the centre of the social scene.

The plush saloon  features premium brand entertainment system and furnishings, including a C-shaped deluxe dinette (convertible to a double berth) encircling a drop-down table that can easily wine and dine six. Opposite, to starboard, is a generous L-shaped settee that provides comfort for up to five additional five people.

From these seating positions there is a clear view, not only of the almost 360-degree water-view vista, but also the massive, wide-screen 48” LED TV that rises electronically from the forward dash, creating a floating sports arena or movie theatre experience.

"Natural light and fresh air is introduced through opening tinted saloon side windows which, in tandem with the massive front windscreen, filter light below through the companionway and to the accommodation deck," adds Mr Longhurst.

FULL-BEAM STATEROOM
The master stateroom is located amidships in the most stable part of the motoryacht and features a king-sized bed with stylish upholstered headboard detailing.

The forward guest stateroom virtually mirrors the level of luxury in the master and positions a queen-size walk-around bed in pride of place, and also its own ensuite bathroom which, with twin entry, doubles as the day-head.

The starboard stateroom is also air-conditioned and has adult-sized upper and lower beds, also with innerspring mattresses and a deck hatch for ventilation, as well as reading and overhead lighting.

BIG BRIDGE
The new Riviera 57’s fully enclosed flybridge with forward helm is accessed easily via a highly detailed internal staircase.

"Skippers will really appreciate the three massive clear, tempered windscreens with excellent visibility, and two fully adjustable chairs from which all essential navigational and systems controls are within easy reach," says Mr Longhurst, who delivered the boat from Coffs Harbour to Sydney at an average of 26 knots.

The Riviera Enclosed Flybridge’s all-new dash design has enough room for three 19” multi-function display screens, as well as dedicated switches for the horn and pantographic wipers with intermittent settings, the overhead and navigation lights, and also the intercom to both the galley and engine room.

"You will also find convenient drink-holders, a centre console and a moulded recess forward for mobile phones, ensuring everything is right where it should be when you need it," Mr Longhurst added.

The 57 has the state-of-the-art Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit navigation system with CZone digital switching.

The flybridge is also enormous and comfortable with L-shaped seating which has rod or general storage underneath, table, slumber seat with fridge forward as well as a wet bar and sink.

Subtly integrated above is a huge sliding electric sunroof which, together with sliding-open side windows, creates a virtual sky lounge full of light, space and fresh air.

Aft is a rear awning window and sliding door – also set in a strong and highly polished stainless steel frame – that open out to the teak-laid rear deck of the flybridge, which also has a lounge and aft docking station with joystick, throttles and steering wheel for IPS, or throttles and bow thruster for the shaft-drive model.

POD OR SHAFT
There are three choices for a drive package for new the 57 Enclosed Flybridge – a IPS2-950, IPS2-1200 or the conventional D13 shaft drive.

The standard set-up is the popular twin IPS2-950 (533kW/725hp) pod configuration with D11 engines, which delivers Volvo’s impressive fuel efficiency, low noise levels, long cruising range and high top-end speed.

The IPS pod propulsion system offers joystick maneuverability, Dynamic Positioning System for station-holding while preparing lines and fenders or while waiting off a fuel jetty, as well Anti-Corrosion Protection and Auto-Pilot, and optional auto-trimming features.

The Glass Cockpit relays engine and navigation data, including optional charts, sonar and radar (even autopilot) all in one place, and in the case of IPS, also extends to auto-trim and full slow-speed steering, as well as the outstanding maneuverability of SportFish mode, and the clean presentation of bait using the bypass exhaust features of Clear Wake.

There is the option to upgrade to the new-generation IPS2-1200 (662kW/900hp) system, with powerful D13 engines, or you can choose the innovative new Volvo Penta D13-Series (662kW/900hp) shaft drive propulsion system.

The D13 shaft drive 57 Enclosed Flybridge models – also with glass navigation features at the bridge – have twin controls operating bow and stern thrusters both at the helm and aft flybridge docking station, as well as Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) levers integrating with cruise control, low-speed mode and single-lever mode.

Courtesy of the Quickshift gearboxes, owners of the 57 Enclosed shaft drive models also have the choice to incorporate Twin Disc’s Express Joystick System (EJS) which smoothly and simultaneously actuates and controls engines, transmissions, propellers and thrusters, enabling a skipper to easily, precisely and confidently manoeuvre the yacht in challenging docking situations.