Riviera celebrates 6000th motor yacht milestone
Riviera's 6000th motor yacht rolls off the production line 44 years after the luxury motor yacht specialist's foundingRiviera has celebrated the launch of its 6000th motor yacht, a milestone described as a “phenomenal” achievement in the luxury motor yacht maker’s 44-year history.
The launch of the 5400 Sports Yacht Platinum Edition was marked with a special ceremony involving staff and Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst. The factory employs 950 team members responsible for building the Riviera motor yacht range, with 60 per cent of the company’s output destined for export markets.
Fittingly, though, the 6000th build, which came off Riviera’s Coomera, Queensland-based production line yesterday, is owned by Peter Haig, who has owned nine other Riviera models.
“The design evolution over the 36 years that I have owned Riviera yachts has been phenomenal,” Haig said.
“One of the most important points for me is that Riviera is totally Australian.
We are proud that we own a world-class motor yacht that has been designed and built by brilliant and dedicated local craftspeople.
“I would like to say on behalf of the 6000 Riviera owners around the world, a big and sincere thank you, to all of you, for your hard work, your commitment to quality and thank you for building the best boats in the world.”
Longhurst said the 6000th build was an “incredible achievement” for Riviera.
“This historic event reinforces Riviera’s reputation as one of the most sought-after motor yachts in the world,” he said.
“To be successful on the highly competitive global stage of luxury boat building, you must have an absolute commitment to design, quality and owner care.
“I couldn’t be more proud of our team, and I am grateful to all the Riviera owners around the world who not only enjoy our yachts themselves but share this wonderful experience with their family and friends,” Longhurst said.
Riviera motor yachts are now sold in markets via a dealer network that, as well as Australia, includes the Americas, Europe and New Zealand.
It currently builds around 150 motor yachts a year. The 6000th boat is one of more than 800 Sports Yachts built since Riviera launched the 3600 Sports Yacht in 2005.
The range was enhanced in 2019 with the launch of the Sports Yacht Platinum Edition range featuring a higher level of luxury and appointment, with more than 230 sold.
The 6000th Riviera motor yacht will join 11 other models at the motor yacht maker’s 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show display in late May – alongside the reveal of an all-new model.
Riviera makes a range of luxury motor yachts from 39 to 78 feet in range.
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