Riviera 70 World Premiere headlines massive Riviera display at Sydney Boat Show

The Riviera 70 Enclosed Flybridge, to be launched at the Sydney International Boat Show 2008, is the culmination of 27 years of dedication to the goal of building the best luxury boats in the world.

This majestic new flagship of the Riviera fleet is a four cabin/ four bathroom model with sleeping capacity for up to 14 people, including 10 in the standard cabins.

The hull and deck is a semi-monocoque structure with the load carrying shell being supported by girders and frames. The hull features solid fibreglass below the waterline and a watertight collision bulkhead forward.

The hull, including internal structure and running surfaces, has been designed in consultation with internationally renowned naval architect Frank Mulder. The hull has been tank tested to confirm its performance and it features underwater exhaust outlets and propeller tunnels.

Weight is significantly reduced without any loss of structural integrity through the extensive use of light weight, cored structural bulkheads throughout the hull.

The fully enclosed flybridge is fully air conditioned. Seating includes a central helm chair with two companion chairs and a large L-shaped lounge with coffee table facing a liquor cabinet and entertainment unit. An external aft deck has seating for up to three people.

The massive cockpit is fully equipped for game fishing and entertaining, with mezzanine seating forward under a lift-up stainless steel awning window.

Inside the saloon, a U-shaped lounge can seat eight in comfort. A staircase on the starboard side leads to the enclosed flybridge. The dining area, with seating for eight, and the galley are one step up from the lounge area. Forward of the dining area is a utility room equipped with separate washing machine and dryer and a multi-zone temperature-controlled wine cellar.

The galley is equipped with a four-burner electric induction cooktop, two refrigerator units with two drawers in each and a two-drawer freezer unit and a convection microwave with built-in grill. There is also an under-bench dishwasher.

Down a wide companionway, the accommodation includes three cabins forward and the master stateroom aft down three steps. The master stateroom spreads across the boat amidships, with fixed portholes on either side. A king-size double bed is flanked by bedside tables. Walk-in wardrobes are built in on both sides. The en-suite features quality quartz tile flooring and a marble benchtop with porcelain bowl. A separate shower stall has a frameless glass door and a teak seat. An opening porthole is recessed into the hull.

The forward accommodation area includes a twin cabin to port, a twin or double to starboard and a forward stateroom that can be fitted out with either a double bed or four tournament bunks.

A massive storage space is located below the accommodation area, accessed by a hatch in the companionway, with steps down.

The boat is fully air-conditioned throughout, including separate units for the flybridge, saloon, dining area, galley, all staterooms and bathrooms.

Read more about the Riviera 70 Enclosed Flybridge.