riviera yachts

Riviera Today
Riviera Reassurance

The Finest International Brands

The finest construction methods.

Riviera Heritage
Classic Models
The Experience Centre
Riviera Aftermarket
Genuine Parts Collection
Designer Interiors
R Insurance (Australia Only)
Representative Network
Owner Registration
Photo Competition
Latest News
Experience Magazine
Events and Boat Shows
Riviera Festival of Boating 2025
Current Opportunities
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Locate Your Representative

6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

6000 sport yacht platinum edition, 5400 sport yacht platinum edition, 4600 sport yacht platinum edition, 72 sports motor yacht, 68 sports motor yacht, 64 sports motor yacht, 58 sports motor yacht, 50 sports motor yacht, 46 sports motor yacht, 78 motor yacht, 43 open flybridge, 39 open flybridge, belize 66 sedan, belize 66 daybridge, belize 54 sedan, belize 54 daybridge, sport yacht, sports motor yacht, motor yacht.

A proud new era of space, luxury and performance

The award-winning Riviera design group in collaboration with superyacht designer, Luca Vallebona, have created the 78 Motor Yacht, an entirely new Riviera. With more space and more luxury as well as the key attributes of Riviera: quality, strength and blue-water performance. Hence, the Riviera 78 is an ocean capable luxury motor yacht, equally comfortable entertaining of Sydney Harbour, cruising the Mediterranean, or relaxing with family on holiday in the Bahamas.

Specifications

Virtual tour.

Shown with foredeck option

Thank you for your request. You will receive your brochure immediately after completing the form below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Country of residence *

Post / Zip Code *

How did you first hear about this model?*

Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)

Hull Length (Lh to ISO8666) *

Beam (inc. gunwale)

Maximum Draft (inc. props)

Dry Weight**

Fuel Capacity ***

2,695 US gal

Water Capacity ***

Holding Tank Capacity ***

Sleeping Capacity

8 persons + crew

Cockpit Area

Bridge Clearance

Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft Drive 1550 (2x)

Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft Drive 1800 (2x)

Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft Drive 2000 (2x)

* Length of the hull (Lh) to ISO8666: Includes all structural and integral parts (ie. the moulded length of the hull). It excludes parts that can be removed in a non-destructive manner without affecting the structural integrity of the craft, (eg. pulpits, outdrives, driving platforms, rubbing strakes). ** Dry weight represents the estimated minimum weight of a yacht with standard engines and options, no fuel or water on board, no equipment or provisions and no personnel. The stated dry weight may be exceeded. *** Denotes net tank capacity. For useable capacity do not rely on more than 90% of tank capacity. Actual capacity will vary according to yacht trim and sea state. Speeds are subject to normal weather conditions, fuel and/or water levels, passengers and equipment loads.

The Reassurance of Riviera

A proud heritage.

Riviera has a proud heritage of launching over 6,000 yachts in more than 44 years of operation.

Global Confidence

Today Riviera yachts can be seen cruising the great lakes, rivers, seas and oceans of the world.

Riviera Australia is a family owned business guided by the excellence, values and vision of its owner, Rodney Longhurst.

Electronics

Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and FLIR are the world leaders in marine navigation systems and can be specified on your Riviera.

Entertainment

Yamaha, JL Audio and Fusion systems will ensure your total onboard relaxation and entertainment by the finest quality audio.

SMEG, Bosch and VitriFrigo are class-leading international appliances and have been selected by Riviera for their performance and your enjoyment.

Exacting Detail

State-of-the-art digital kitting is utilised to precisely cut all fibreglass and structural foams for the lamination process to ensure that each component fits perfectly.

Precision Joinery

The finest quality joinery is created by exacting CNC precision-cut timbers with all cabinets hand built by master craftspeople.

Superior Finish

Each mould is thoroughly inspected, cleaned and waxed before the initial application of isophthalic gelcoat is sprayed to provide a high gloss and superior water and fade resistant finish.

Independent Reviews

Ready for Adventure The loyalty of Riviera owners is well-known, and Phuket-based Jacky and Rudi Dijk are no exception. Awaiting the flagship 78 Motor Yacht, their third Riviera, the couple thrive on cruising South-East Asia. -

Riviera to the Power of Ten A decade into new ownership, Australian brand Riviera continues to go from strength to strength. The just-released 78 Motor Yacht is the latest emphatic statement from the Gold Coast yard.me. - Hillary Buckman

78 MY at SCIBS Striking new aesthetics from a European design house and a range of new smart systems has the Riviera 78 Motoryacht pushing into superyacht territory, as I found out when taking the first hull to sea on the Gold Coast. -

The Flagship for far away places Boosting a winning formula of ocean-ready sports yachts by adding some European flair is Riviera’s strategy with its largest hull -

High Level Living Striking new aesthetics from a collaboration between a European designer and the Riviera design group, plus a range of new smart systems, has the Riviera 78 MY pushing into superyacht territory -

Next Generation “Room for a cruising family? Check. A bluewater hull form and robust build? Check. Luxurious and homelike amenities? Check. Long range for extended cruising itineraries? Check. Inside and outside living? Check. It appears that the Riviera 78 Motor Yacht does indeed check a lot of boxes. It makes me wonder: What will they think of… - Tom Serio, Yachting Magazine

Riviera Flagship 78 Motor Yacht If you want serious offshore performance with luxurious trimmings then the flagship of the Riviera range, the 78 Motor Yacht, warrants consideration. - YachtBuyer

Riviera 78 MY Features Video BoatTest.com.au's Riviera 78 MY Features Video 2023 - Boat Test

Return to Top

THE PRINCESS PASSPORT
Email Newsletter
Yacht Walkthroughs
Destinations
Electronics
Boating Safety

Riviera 585 SUV Reviewed

By Chris Caswell
April 5, 2024

The short and very sweet story of the Riviera 585 SUV is that it blends spirited 32-plus-knot performance with a luxurious alfresco lifestyle.

From the raised, enclosable “alfresco deck” overlooking the cockpit to the forward helm, everything is on a single level, yet headroom in the four staterooms belowdecks is more than 6 feet, 5 inches. That is an admirable engineering feat. Another one is the engine room. The twin 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200 D13 diesels with pod drives are so well-separated that two technicians could pass each other in the center aisle with 5-foot-11-inch headroom and still get to the outboard sides. And this is on a secure, rubbery nonslip surface. From the fuel strainers to the sea chests, 27.5 kW Onan genset and triple Dometic air-conditioning units, everything is easily accessible, with cleanly loomed color-coded wiring and tidy plumbing. The engine room alone will be a sell factor for owner-operators, at whom the 585 SUV is clearly aimed.

Guests will care more about boarding the 585 SUV via the hydraulic swim platform. Port and starboard transom doors open to the teak cockpit, making this a watersports zone. A console that’s partially shielded by the overhanging roof combines the outdoor grilling area with a bait-prep station that has tackle stowage, illustrating the vessel’s SUV moniker .

Overlooking the cockpit is what Riviera calls the alfresco deck, a salon-level mezzanine with a settee that converts to a daybed. It faces an L-shaped dinette with a pair of ottomans. Overhead, a pair of sunroofs adds light and even more fresh air.

The bright, walnut-paneled salon is separated from the alfresco deck by a sliding door and an opening window. A U-shaped galley is immediately inside to port, for easy service to the cockpit or the L-shaped dinette opposite. Meal-prep amenities here are notable for the underlit Lucite splash rail forward and the deep gutters surrounding the Corian countertops, as well as tidy, partitioned drawers to nest the glassware and china.

Forward of the galley is a watertight pantograph door to the portside deck for access to the forward entertaining and sunning area. It has seating around a dining table for eight, and hidden lockers for deck gear.

At the helm are a pair of adjustable leather helm seats abaft a low-profile dash with triple Garmin displays. Riviera includes electronic controls for engines and steering, IPS joystick steering, Humphree Interceptor trim tabs, and a Side-Power bow thruster. Opposite the helm is a forward-facing L-shaped raised settee, so guests can enjoy the action underway. Both areas have the sunroof above, and the skipper can have single or dual cockpit control stations hidden out of sight.

Below, the full-beam owners’ stateroom is also about space, with an en suite head, a settee, a desk/vanity, and enough hanging lockers and bureau drawers for extended adventures. With sweeping views through the hullside windows, the queen-size berth has walk-around room on each side. Forward, along the passage, is the VIP stateroom, with another walk-around queen berth and an en suite head with a stall shower. Between the two spaces to port is a guest stateroom with twin berths that electrically slide together into a double. This area has access to the day head with a stall shower across the hall.

For people who aren’t owner-operators or who want to add an occasional captain or mate (or even a teenager wanting privacy), a crew cabin spans the beam abaft the owners’ space. This cabin can be fitted out as a stateroom with a head, or as a utility room off the engine room. The 585 SUV that I got aboard had the head with a single berth and a full-size washer and dryer below.

While the 585 SUV that I put through its paces had IPS1200 Volvo Penta diesels, 1,000 hp IPS1350s are also available; this yacht is far livelier and more responsive than I expected for a 65-footer weighing 35 tons. Spin the wheel, and the 585 SUV acts like a 20-foot bowrider. From a standing stop, this yacht comes up flat, thanks partly to the pod drives and partly to the automatic trim tabs. Running through lumpy Florida seas, the 585 SUV was rock-solid. Riviera designed the V-hull shape to handle the consistently rough seas of Australia.

At a comfortable 26 knots, the engines consumed just 69 gph, with the salon and helm quiet at 66 decibels (65 is the level of normal conversation). Top speed is a bit more than 32 knots. With the larger engines, expect the top speed to increase by about 3 knots.

SUV stands for sport utility vehicle in the automotive world. In the marine world, the Riviera 585 SUV succeeds as a vessel that is equally ready for families who want to catch dinner, entertain and do some extended cruising, all with a luxurious flair.

Alfresco Deck

This area of the 585 SUV has removable and/or rollable side curtains, which means it can be buttoned up for protection from the elements or left open to the breeze. Air-conditioned or heated, it increases salon space by a third and creates another dining option with its settee and dinette.

Reliable Performance

“At a comfortable 26 knots, the engines consumed just 69 gph, with the salon and helm quiet at 66 decibels (65 decibels is the level of normal conversation). Top speed is a bit more than 32 knots.”

Tight as a Drum

As an island nation surrounded by rough seas, Australia calls for boats with robust construction. Riviera’s hulls are hand-laid fiberglass with solid bottoms and a hull-to-deck joint that is bolted, bonded, and fiberglassed.

Riviera Yachts

Founded in 1980 by yachtsman and offshore powerboat racer Bill Barry-Cotter, Riviera Yachts gained a reputation for sturdy bluewater boats. Shipments to the United States started two years later. The company—now owned by Rodney Longhurst—builds 22 models to 78 feet long, including sport yachts, motoryachts and flybridge yachts.

Take the next step: rivieraaustralia.com