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T
he 72 premiered at the recent Sanctuary Cove
International Boat Show, while the 39 will be
presented at the Sydney Boat Show in August.
Superior ofshore and extended cruising
capabilities are fundamental to the 72’s design
ethos. She’s available with various accommodation options- Classic or Grand Presidential suites with three or four
staterooms and three bathrooms.
During the two-year development stage, Riviera consulted
its boat owners to establish a ‘wish list’. he results pointed to a
blue-water yacht combining speed and sport ishing and other
water sports capabilities. It would have high bulwark side decks,
a foredeck entertainment centre, fully-enclosed lybridge with
internal stairs, a covered mezzanine dining area and ultra-
luxurious interiors. Ergo – the 72.
he elevated alfresco mezzanine forward of the cockpit,
measuring 11.55m^2 , includes a large under-cover dining area,
complete with teak looring, and is connected with the central
U-shape galley through a stainless steel framed door and
BOATBRIEF
Australian builder Riviera has added two more sport yachts to its stable – the 72 and
the 39 – expanding its existing range to 20 dierent models between 36 and 77 feet.Two more sport Rivs
THE 72