Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht makes waves

Australian luxury boatbuilder, Riviera, shipped its first 5800 Sport Yacht across the Tasman to New Zealand, with a second boat on order for a Kiwi owner, and a third bound for Europe later this year.

Despite the state of the economy and Riviera being in receivership, the 5800 Sport Yacht caused a sensation during this year's Sanctuary Cove and Sydney International boat shows, achieving multiple sales during and after the big two events.

Riviera's distribution manager, Australia, NZ and Pacific, Peter Welch also said overseas customers were very excited about the new model.

"A lot of people have commented on how smooth and quiet the 5800 Sport Yacht is and the new European look makes for a striking Riviera," Welch said.

"With the generous four-cabin, three-bathroom accommodation and the single level living saloon, aft galley and cockpit, the market is excited by what they are seeing," he said.

The boat employs revolutionary Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, an integrated system of marine diesel engines and steerable drive units mounted under the hull with twin counter rotating, forward facing propellers. IPS offers easy handling and manoeuvring even in tight situations thanks to a joystick docking controller.

With a fuel capacity of 2650lt, the efficient IPS drive system helps provide a long cruising range at half load for the boat of about 370nm at 16knots and 2400rpm. Water capacity is 750lt, so you can stay away for a week.

For more information, visit the Riviera website.