Riviera rides high
The Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is a finalist in the 2024 Best of Boats Award, representing Australia among top international motorboat manufacturers.
14 October 2024
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The Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition has been announced as a finalist in the 2024 Best of Boats Award at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France. This award is one of the largest international motorboat accolades and recognises boats across a variety of categories.
Riviera Australia is the only non-European manufacturer represented in the ‘Best of Big Boats’ category, alongside finalists from Spain, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Greece. The winners will be announced on Thursday 28 November 2024, during a ceremony at the Boat & Fun Boat Show in Berlin, which runs from 28 November to 1 December.
The Best of Boats Award is the largest award for motorboats in the number of countries represented, together with the number of magazines and judging panel members involved. As the only worldwide motorboat award, the Best of Boats Award covers all European and international water sports regions.
The Best of Boats Award was launched in 2014 by boating journalists from many countries and different editorial offices with two things in common: very extensive experience as boat testers and a particular interest in the practical needs of boaters.
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“This is one of the most respected boating awards in the world – and is a fantastic accolade for our amazing 900-strong team,” says Rodney Longhurst, owner of Riviera Australia. “We are all immensely honoured to be the only finalist from outside of Europe.
“Being named as a finalist in the Best of Boats Award really highlights the dedication of our extremely talented team in designing and creating luxury motor yachts of distinction.”
The Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition belongs to a line-up that includes the 5400, 6000, and 6800 models. Its key features include a hydraulic swim platform offering access to a garage equipped for storing water sports gear, an aft deck designed for entertaining with a wrap-around lounge, timber dining table, barbecue, and wet bar unit. A sliding glass door and awning window connect the saloon and aft deck, creating a unified space for relaxation and entertainment.
The U-shaped galley is equipped with modern amenities, and the dining area seats up to six people. Accommodation includes three staterooms and two bathrooms, with a full-beam master suite featuring a king-size bed and large windows for natural light.
Propulsion for the yacht comes from twin Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 engines, each delivering 441kW (600hp).
Riviera, established 44 years ago, is a major builder of luxury motor yachts, offering models ranging from 39 to 78 feet across five collections: Sport Yacht, SUV, Sports Motor Yacht, Motor Yacht, and Belize Motor Yachts. The company operates the largest luxury yacht-building facility in the southern hemisphere and is located in Coomera on Australia’s Gold Coast. More than 6,000 Riviera motor yachts have been launched globally.
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