Riviera Introducing 61 Enclosed Flybridge At Sanctuary Cove Show

At the other end of the Riviera's model range is the 61 Enclosed Flybridge. While it draws its heritage from the earlier Riviera 60, from the propellers up this vessel is all new and incorporates new technology, equipment and design thinking.

The Riviera 61 Flybridge brings many new innovations to the company's flybridge range, including an internal staircase that leads from the saloon door up to the flybridge level.

The design also incorporates a hinge-up awning window in the saloon aft bulkhead, opening the saloon up to the cockpit.

When Riviera replaced the traditional ladder to the flybridge with a staircase on the 48, US dealers said it wouldn't work. They were wrong.

The awning window concept is further extended to include the same format on the flybridge level, opening up the already expansive flybridge to include the aftfacing lounge.

The Riviera 61 Flybridge is a four-cabin, three-bathroom boat with the master stateroom amidships, a second stateroom forward and two cabins to starboard.

An optional layout is three cabins and three bathrooms, with a larger stateroom forward, an athwart ships lower berth in the aft starboard cabin and the option of either a private lounge or a writing bureau in the forward stateroom in the place of the fourth cabin.

The running surface and chines, continues the design consultation with internationally renowned naval architect and superyacht designer Frank Mulder, who has optimised for a soft and dry ride hull, incorporating tunnels into the aft running surface providing a reduced draft and propeller shaft angle for better performance and efficiency.

Power for the short term flagship model will be from two Caterpillar of 1015 hp which will feature an underwater exhaust system helping to reduce fumes and engine noise.

Source: Riviera