When it comes to Australian built motor yachts, Riviera based on the Gold Coast, Australia are world renowned for making luxurious sport fishing yachts. We caught up with the guys from R Marine Sydney at the Sydney Superyacht Marina to take a look at their Riviera 64 sports motor yacht, the ‘Isola’.
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Versatility of the Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht
Whether you’re after a family boat for those extended blue water adventures, or you enjoy entertaining large parties of guests, the Riviera 64 offers all this and more.
Entertaining
Riviera are known for building some of the most luxurious on the market. With Australian boating being more of a family affair, Riviera’s main goal with their sports motor yacht range was to master the open plan layout. With the Riviera 64, they achieved this by joining the saloon with the mezzanine area through the hopper window along with a large L shaped lounge in the bridge so the skipper never feels left out.
Fishability
Having a yacht that you can cruise in comfort with family and friends is one thing, but having a yacht that can double as a game boat is another. Two main factors turn the Riviera 64 into a game fishing machine.
Large cockpit
The Riviera 64 offers a massive cockpit coming in at 9.1 m2 with the option of pedestal mount on the teak deck. You can choose include a leaning post to chase tuna and striped marlin off Sydney or install a 130lb game chair for those chasing 1000lb black marlin off Cairns.
Aft controls
The Riviera 64 Sports Motor yacht having an enclosed flybridge isn’t the best for trolling a spread of lures for marlin or tuna. To overcome this issue, Riviera have incorporated a second helm station of aft of the flybridge. This feature offers a helm station, engine controls, EJS joystick along with room for a 16 inch display. The aft deck helm station vantage point, allows you to watch your lure spread and back down on fish with a clear view.
Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht Layout
From The fly bridge down to the engine room, every detail from electronics through to the main engines are nothing short of top tier.
Flybridge
Electronics
The Enclosed flybridge is not only functional, but built for supreme comfort with the triple Garmin 16 inch displays integrating all of your navigation including sounder, marine electronics, engine instruments, cameras along with your music.
Controls
EJS Joystick
Riviera have made docking the 64 Idalo effortless with the EJS joystick located at the main and aft helms.
Triple Helm
In this model, the owner opted for the triple helm station which includes engine controls, helm and EJS joystick on both the front and aft flybridge along with an PJS control module in the cockpit to assist deckhands tying up.
Sleeping Arrangements
After a long days fishing there is nothing better then retiring in comfort. This is where the the master stateroom, 3 guest staterooms and 3 ensuites come into play. Each room sports handcrafted timber cabinetry, complemented with an elegant chaise with in-built storage to complete the luxe style.
Entertaining in Style
Dining
Whether you want to dine in the comfort of the air-conditioned saloon or alfresco on the aft deck mezzanine area, the 64 Riviera has you covered. With a spacious lounge set-up in the saloon and aft deck coupled with teak tables, you can entertain the family and all of your friends.
Galley
The galley is located in the saloon with access to the aft deck dining area through the hopper window. It’s fitted out with all premium appliances from an oven, 4 burner electric cooktop along with a two draw fridge and wine fridge located underneath the stairs leading up to the fly bridge.
Specifications
With the total length overall 21.23m and dry weight of 43 tonne, the 64 Riviera requires a serious powerplant to get this sports motor yacht on the plane and to cruising speed.
Engines
With the 64 Riviera you have two choices of engines.
2 x Man V12 main engines
- 1140kW
- 1550 hp
- V12 shaft driven
2 xMan V8 Main Engines
- 956kW
- 1300 hp
- V8 shaft driven
Full Specs
| Length Over All | 21.23 m | Cockpit Area | 9.1 m2 |
| Hull Length | 19.41 m | Sleeping Capacity | 8 + 1 crew |
| Beam | 5.8 m | Holding Tank Capacity | 500L |
| Dry weight (approx) | 42,980 kg | Fuel Capacity | 6500L |
| Maximum draft | 1.8 m | Water Capacity | 750L |
A yacht for all
From the bridge to the cabins, to the engine specs, you will be impressed at every stunning detail. With ample amounts of space, seating, and comfort beyond a dream, not only will you experience optimal relaxation during your fishing trips, your guests and family with be provided with the utmost in comfort.
It’s safe to say that Riviera have outdone themselves with building a 64 foot yacht that is not only elegant but multi purpose.
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