Spotlight: Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

“Improving on an already very popular model, however, was no easy task,” Riviera says.

“The original 4800 spent 12 months in design and development to optimise the aesthetics and space utilisation, [and has] emerged from this process as a masterpiece in every sense, as intellectual as it is functional.”

One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is the Volvo Penta Inboard Propulsion System. It retains the twin IPS800 (600hp) engines and IPS15 pods as they have proven themselves to be “a perfect power partner” for the Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition.

“Quiet and sophisticated in their power delivery, they provide more than ample ‘sport’ when leaving port,” Riviera says.

The Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition features an extended swim platform with flowing curves to the outboard ends.

Behind it is a tender garage that accommodates a 2.7-metre RIB with the help of guide rails and a Muir winch.

There is a cockpit wet bar including benchtop, refrigerator, icemaker, sink with folding tap, and a double electric BBQ, serviced by an extraction fan and fold-down lid.

The cockpit contains separately controlled twin electric opening sunroofs designed to fill the cockpit with light and fresh air.

“Slide back the stainless steel-framed glass door; open out the awning window and the cockpit flows into the saloon as one unified space,” Riviera says. “Step inside and you’re then welcomed by the walnut’s warmth and drawn in by circumambient views.”

Inside the saloon, a cocktail cabinet is fitted out with bottle storage and drawers for tumblers. “The galley is equipped for anything from a weekend to a week on the water, with the Platinum Edition featuring new solid-surface benchtops,” Riviera says.

Floor space is been increased in the forward master stateroom, along with a larger starboard hanging locker, three-drawer chest and 32-inch TV.

The master stateroom includes a king walk-around berth with innerspring mattress and under-berth storage, including drawers and gas struts for easy access.

“The bed base is luxuriously finished in leather and fine cabinetry. A superbly appointed private bathroom completes the master suite. While hull windows either side of the bed bring in natural light and accent the outside views,” Riviera says.

The VIP stateroom features twin-single beds to port that slide together to create a double, and a separate single bed to starboard.

Continuous glass hull windows to both port and starboard feature opening portholes. A second bathroom forward of the guest stateroom also serves as the day head.

“The Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht is ideal for cruising couples and young families in being easily managed yet exceptionally spacious – making it perfect for anything from Sunday brunch to a quiet week away,” Riviera says.