Riviera's new boats

One of the big Australian names to show off new product at the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) was Riviera, showing three new models. The 5000 Sport Yacht with the new Cummins MerCruiser Zeus pod-drive system, an enclosed 51 Flybridge with triple IPS drives, and a "considerably enhanced" flybridge design for their popular 47 enclosed model were all on display.

In addition, the 5800 (pictured) and 3600 Sport Yacht, also with the innovative IPS pod-drive system, made their Sydney debut.

Riviera made a strong statement to the market in Sydney with its 2500m², 14-boat display — the largest single exhibit at the Darling Harbour-based show. More than $21 million of new Riviera boats from 38ft to the company's flagship 70ft fully enclosed flybridge, were on display, despite the boatbuilder being in receivership.

Also at SIBS, Riviera had senior designers and representatives from the company's new Motor Yacht partners on hand to discuss the many options this exciting new addition to the Riviera range offers. Three new Motor Yacht models have recently been announced in 73, 78 and 85 feet in length. It is planned that the boats will be built in Taiwan.

Riviera recently announced plans to focus exclusively on the development and manufacturing of the Riviera brand of boats for its large client base and dealer network around the world. As a result, the company separated from Princess Yachts and Grand Banks Yachts as the distributor for Australia and New Zealand.