6,000th celebration
Riviera achieves the historic milestone of launching its 6,000th motor yacht.
30 April 2024
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In an historic milestone, iconic Australian luxury motor yacht builder Riviera launched its 6,000th motor yacht at its world-class production facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast on Monday 29 April 2024.
The 950-strong Riviera team, all sporting exclusive shirts to commemorate this triumphant achievement, formed a guard of honour to mark the distinguished launch.
The yacht, an iridium silver-hulled 5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, will be delivered to long-time Sydney Australia based Riviera owners Peter and Denise Haig. The couple have owned 10 Riviera yachts since their first, a 38 Open Flybridge.
Addressing the assembled team, Peter Haig said he’d been a proud Riviera owner since 1988. “The design evolution over the 36 years that I have owned Rivieras has been phenomenal,” he said.
“One of the most important points for me is that Riviera is totally Australian – we’re proud to own a world-class motor yacht that has been designed and built by brilliant and dedicated local craftspeople.”
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Peter Haig continued, “I’d like to say, on behalf of the 6,000 Riviera owners around the world, a big and sincere thank you to all of you for your hard work, your commitment to quality, and thank you for building the best boats in world.”
Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst said during the launch: “Our 6000th motor yacht – what an incredible achievement for the thousands of craftspeople who have built Riviera yachts over the past 44 years.
“This historic event reinforces Riviera’s reputation as one of the most sought-after motor yachts in the world.
“To be successful on the highly competitive global stage of luxury boatbuilding, you must have an absolute commitment to design, quality and owner care.
“I couldn’t be prouder of our team, and am grateful to all the Riviera owners around the world who not only enjoy our yachts but share this wonderful experience with their family and friends.”
Riviera was founded in Sydney in 1980 before moving to Labrador on Queensland’s Gold Coast in 1981, building just eight yachts in its first full year.
Riviera then moved 19 years later to its current 16.8-hectare purpose designed and built facility at Coomera, which was officially opened in 2000. It remains the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Riviera today is supported by a network of specialist representatives in the Americas, Europe and Asia as well as New Zealand and Australia, and creates around 150 motor yachts per year – more than 60 percent of which are exported around the world.
Longhurst said Riviera had built more than 800 Sport Yachts since the first, a 3600, was launched in 2005.
The Sport Yacht Platinum Edition was launched in 2019, creating a new level of elegance and luxury. To date, more than 230 of this exclusive edition have been launched with the current range comprising the 4600, 5400 and 6000 models being enjoyed around the world.
Longhurst said, “We invite Riviera owners and boating enthusiasts to celebrate our milestone with us at the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, to be held between 23 and 26 May.
“Riviera will host a record display at the show, including the 6,000th Riviera, which will star among a brilliant showcase of 12 luxury motor yachts from our 39- to 78-foot range, and include the world premiere of the very latest Riviera.”
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