Boating New Zealand – April 2018

22 Boating New Zealand

chance to see what this boat can do, starting from

the ease of manoeuvrability in the marina.

Te 4800’s equipped with a pair of Volvo IPS800

diesels, electronically controlled and paired with

Volvo’s steerable pod system. Even though she’s

a big boat – 15.23m long and 4.61m wide, with a

dry weight of 15,725kg – big doesn’t have to mean

complicated.

One touch on the CZone panel switches the

boat from ‘Dock Unattended’ mode to ‘Cruise’,

activating all the power systems, lights, stereo –

and air conditioning – we will need for our journey

(you can also turn things on and of manually, but

why would you?). Likewise, getting the engines

powered up is a simple operation: press the

ignition buttons for each of the Volvos, then the

‘start’ buttons and you’re in business.

Using the IPS joystick control either at the helm

station or at a second, port station in the cockpit,

it’s easy to drive out of the marina berth, back out

along the waterway and spin, using the joystick

ABOVE Information and control at

your fingertips – the Riviera 4800’s

impressive helm station.

RIGHT There’s only one word to

describe the vessel’s styling, finish and

accessories – sumptuous.