4600 Sport Yacht
The Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge is a 59-foot convertible flybridge yacht that was produced by esteemed Australian yacht-building firm Riviera Yachts between 2010 and 2015. The brand delivered 36 of these models to discerning clients the world over during the production run, with yachting connoisseurs admiring the sleek, futuristic lines, the slightly flared bow, the clean sloping curves down to transom and the deluxe finish of this craft’s living spaces. Perfect for leisure cruisers and sporty fishers alike, this vessel utilizes innovative pod-drives and a rugged, ocean-tested GRP hull for an unforgettable ride.
The teak-lined bridge is open at the rear but otherwise enclosed with a sculptural, wrap-around hood that even boasts a retractable sunroof. You can choose to place your helm controls at the back or towards the front depending on your own personal preference, with a pair of adjustable Pompanette helm seats facing a modern dashboard with a Penta joystick, power-assisted steering, a trio of Raymarine E140 display screens, a mounted compass, VHF radio and plenty of fishing extras. Also on offer up here is a U-shaped dining sofa, a loveseat and a wet bar, ideal for late night soirees with elevated views.
Down on the main deck there is a 118-square foot self-draining cockpit lined in teak that balances fishing prowess with family comfort. Expect to find mounted rocket launchers, Glendinning Cablemasters, flush rod-holders, in-sole fish boxes, a transom livewell with a viewing window, wash-down hoses, space for a fighting chair and a transom lift-gate that leads out to a timber swim platform. Guests who prefer snorkeling can keep their gear in the plentiful storage compartments out here, while those who like to take it easy will enjoy a mezzanine sofa lined in marine-grade upholstery and a chunky wet-bar station with an ice-chipper and an outdoor barbecue grill.
Head into the salon to discover a walk-in aft galley with a timber sole, Corian work surfaces, a steel bucket sink, a Miele multi-zone cooktop with an oven, Vitrifrigo chilled storage and secure cabinets for your glassware. Just forward, guests will melt into the two cushioned leather U-shaped sofas, one of which is paired with an adjustable dining table, and enjoy the views out of cinema-screen windows.
Across the lower deck there is sleeping space for up to six overnight guests across a trio of lavish staterooms, with a bunk-berth to starboard and a double VIP stateroom to the bow with cedar-lined lockers sharing a port-side bathroom with a waterfall shower cubicle. The master stateroom amidship boasts rare, full-beam dimensions, a side-sofa, an optional work-desk, glossy timber cabinets, a queen-sized bed, a walk-in closet and a plush en-suite with a wet-room shower, a porcelain sink, Grohe fixtures and a spa-like feel.
Powered by triple Volvo Penta D6 IPS600 pod-drive diesels as standard, you can expect top speeds to hit 35 knots, while at a cruising speed of almost 28 knots you should enjoy approximately 400 nautical miles of island-hopping and fish-chasing before needing a refuel. Alternatively, you can equip this vessel with a pair of IPS1200 pods, or even try out engines from Caterpillar or MTU that are linked to hi-tech Zeus pod-drives.
