2013 Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge

The new Riviera 53 is a vessel of considerable internal volume, allowing Riviera’s designers to create unprecedented living spaces, elegant amenities and unrivalled performance.

The vessel’s lines on the water are both powerful and noble, with a strong sheer forward and raised topsides create as much freeboard as a much larger vessel.

The Riviera 53 features hull lines run straight aft from maximum beam, creating a powerful lift and planning surface along with great stability.

Moulded window casings create style and function, bringing 360 degrees of light into the interior and offering water views from every saloon seating position.

The 53’s main deck design is the culmination of years of experience from the Riviera design team, bringing light and fresh air from the huge cockpit – which doubles as an entertainment venue complete with hidden barbecue - into the main saloon living space, through a sliding glass door and a hinged awning window.

The U-shaped galley design is positioned aft and therefore central to the massive saloon entertainment space and the cockpit. The galley is located to the port side and separated from fore and aft passing traffic.

The Riviera 53 offers the latest in high quality appliances showcased in high gloss timber and solid surface bench top. Central to the galley is a combination oven, featuring an induction cooktop, with microwave oven and electric grill. Drawer fridge and freezer along with a drawer dishwasher are all standard.

Opposite the galley, to starboard, is a wet bar featuring options for ice maker, drawer fridge and freezer, and a floor to ceiling pull-out pantry. All galley drawers operate on soft close runners.

Also opposite the galley is a stylish internal staircase leading to the enclosed flybridge. Its floating teak treads mounted on solid stainless steel rails complements what will be a beautiful interior.

Forward of the galley is a C-shape dinette to port, that can convert into a double berth with a drop-down table. This arrangement faces a C-shape settee on the starboard side creating a spacious social setting for up to 10 in sheer cruising comfort. All of the lounges on the 53 are plush and luxurious, with a generous depth of padding.

An option for a massive wide screen 50” TV on electric lift rises from the dash forward on the port side bringing sport and entertainment to the entire living area.

The flybridge is available in two options, with helm forward for long-distance cruising or helm aft, which many skippers prefer when sports fishing. In either option, skipper and mate are seated on swivel pedestal chairs for maximum visibility.

A dinette table set amidst a C-shape settee on the port side of the flybridge seats six comfortably, and a separate lounge to starboard complements the seating arrangement. A wet bar with drawer fridges and handbasin serves to refresh while underway. Prepared food is easily brought up to the flybridge from the galley directly below via the internal staircase. At rest or underway, the staircase can be secured for privacy or as a safety precaution via a folding, lockable hatch that disappears when open into varnished cabinetry.

The roof of the flybridge boasts a sliding electric sun roof creating a sky-lounge, typical of much larger vessels. Side-opening windows and surround visibility will add to the light, airy atmosphere.

The vessel’s massive engine room allows for flexibility of power plant choice. And the propulsion arrangement allows for maximum amidships space, which is used to deliver the most luxurious master stateroom for a vessel of this size.

When the party is over, there is nothing as comfortable as retiring to the full beam master stateroom, with king-size bed set amidships, and ample space either side. Port and starboard alarmed opening port holes bring light and fresh air below. A separate ensuite with solid surface non-slip tiled floor is set slightly below the level of the main cabin to contain water. A vanity unit with surface-mounted porcelain sink, typical of those found on much larger vessels, and a vacu-flush toilet complete the amenity.

A large cedar-lined walk-in robe complements the master stateroom, which features a multitude of storage set behind high quality gloss woodwork – a feature of all Riviera boats.

There is a massive 96,000 BTU capacity air conditioning on the new 53 reflecting the increasing use of Riviera boats in harsh tropical conditions. All venting and ducting is discretely hidden behind the stylish cabinetry.

To balance the interior, the 53 features a clever combination of varnished wood and fabric panelling, to create a soft acoustic ‘feel’ with visual styling to match.

Forward of the master stateroom is a guest stateroom, with a queen-size bed and wardrobe, and a third cabin with two single berths. A separate ensuite serves the guest accommodation and doubles as the day head, making this vessel perfect for larger families, or holidays involving two couples with children.

When it comes to propulsion, Riviera designers have settled on new-generation, twin fuel efficient Volvo Penta IPS 900 pod drives for the 53 that will deliver a range of 400 nautical miles on the 3500 litre fuel tank.

With all major engineering positioned well aft, enormous gains are made with beam-width space amidships, and that translates into better living. Mid-ship fuel tanks from keel to saloon sole double as a sound barrier between master bedroom and engine room and help deliver better trim to the vessel when cruising.

The 53’s hull is laminated using vacuum infusion to deliver an exceptionally sound structure that incorporates areas of solid GRP and various core materials, depending on engineering requirements.

Infusion technology used in the hull also helps replicate the incredibly precise lines lofted from Riviera’s CAD computer system, and provides an accurate foundation for parts milled on a 5-axis CAD – driven router.

Controlling all DC electronics is the digital system, a revolutionary Controller Area Network (CAN) bus design that allows for the ultimate in customisation and finger-touch control of all aspects of electrical operation, from entertainment lighting to navigation equipment.

If you are looking to buy a spacious NEW Riviera, then this is the boat for you.