4600 Sport Yacht
The Riviera 47 Enclosed Flybridge is a 47-foot convertible sportfishing yacht with an enclosed flybridge that was produced by revered Australian boat-building firm Riviera Yachts between 2005 and 2014. An instant classic, this yacht presented a sheer form with a slightly flared bow, swept-back lounge space, wrap-around glazing and clean lines for an all-action look. Dedicated fishing amenities were joined by elegant living spaces featuring hand-crafted surrounds made from only the finest materials, while a rugged offshore hull was married to a set of powerful engines for high-octane cruising fun. Not only was this one of the most popular models in its class among discerning clients during the production run, with almost 300 hulls launched across the entire 47 range, but this vessel was also awarded the gong for “Best Cruiser” at the 2008 Modern Boating awards.
This yacht can be fitted with a tuna tower for elevated reconnaissance, though spectacular views are also a specialty of the bridge itself. Covered with a hard-top roof and surrounded on three sides by glazing with an open aspect to the rear, you will find the watercraft’s main helm up here. A pair of leather-backed Pompanette piloting seats with armrests face a dashboard with power-steering, Raymarine electronics, autopilot, a fishfinder and VHF radio, along with mechanical inputs like bow thruster controls and QL trim switches. Ahead of the helm there is a teak-lined upper lounge with a pair of sofas and a bespoke dining table with integrated cup-holders, as well as room for wet bar facilities.
Down on the main deck there is relaxation space out on the foredeck, which can also be used for inflatable tender storage. Side-decks lead back to the self-draining aft-cockpit, where you will encounter fishing equipment like elevated rocket launchers, flush rod holders, a transom lift-gate out to the swim platform, a transom livewell with a glazed viewing panel, a wash-down hose and in-sole fish-boxes as well as a bait-prep station or, for those who prefer to relax, a mezzanine sofa.
The main-deck salon is a stately affair, with plenty of rich wood, fine fabrics, hand-crafted curving cabinetry in high-gloss cherry and ample light streaming in through the side windows. An L-shaped leather is joined by an Ottoman and a dining sofa that hugs a timber-lined table, while further forward there is a walk-in galley with solid countertops, a two-zone hob, a combination oven, under-counter chilled storage, an ice-chipper and a steel bucket sink. Beyond the kitchen there are steps down to a spacious and breezy lower-deck with room for up to six overnight guests. A bunk cabin to port features two Pullmans, while a double stateroom to starboard boasts a timber-lined locker and direct access to a Jack-and-Jill head with a shower cubicle. The master stateroom is by the bow and presents a queen-sized bed, a skylight, two full-height closets and a private head with a shower.
Built on a sturdy fiberglass monohull and featuring a pair of 660HP Cummins QSM11 diesel engines, you can expect top speeds to hit 30 knots, while at cruising speeds of 22 knots you will be out on the water for days thanks to a 713 US gallon fuel tank.
