2016 RIVIERA 525 SUV Yacht Review
Posted 2016/08/12 at 9:48 in Yacht Reviews
The Riviera 525 SUV allows customers input on how their individual pieces are finished giving them the satisfaction of creating their own custom-made masterpiece. A perfect balance between luxury and utility was achieved with the 525’s interior. With satin oak woodwork and a seamless transition between the cockpit and saloon area, a true one-level living area combine is created with a light beach house atmosphere.
Performance
The Riviera comes with a 625hp Volvo Penta IPS 800s engine, attached to an IPS 2 drive. With her balance and weight, you are able to go up to 30 knots with 2400 gears rotation each minute. At 22 knots with 2200 rotation each minutes, there is a gulping of 50 gallons of fuel each hour, covering a 362-mile distance with a 72 decibels noise limit. Speed freaks are given a pass to go as high as 27 knots with 2300rpm, covering an average 384 miles an hour without discomforts.
She can also be powered by a 725hp IPS 950s engine.
Accommodations
The Rivera is a pioneer in putting a galley at the aft of its products. There are two freezer and refrigerator drawers. You have the option of carrying a single freezer, with a grill and sink in the cockpit to make excellent relaxation fora. The huge sliding windows and sunroof allow for refined breeze entry to the cockpit and helmsman – the helmsman will comfortably accommodate two persons. A modifiable starboard that can be used as a dining or an office table plus a bigger table for more people is available. The lower deck can house an amidship, a stateroom or a forward and another more spacious stateroom, making a total of three open spaces below deck.
LOA: 53′
BEAM: 16’5″
DRAFT: 4’3″
DISPL: 50,300LB
FUEL: 925 GAL
WATER: 198 GAL
TEST POWER: 2/625-HP VOLVO PENTA IPS800S
RPM | KNOTS | GPH | RANGE | DBA |
---|---|---|---|---|
1000 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 934 | 64 |
1200 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 626 | 66 |
1400 | 10 | 20.3 | 410 | 67 |
1600 | 10.7 | 30.6 | 291 | 71 |
1800 | 16.5 | 36.5 | 376 | 72 |
2000 | 20.1 | 45.7 | 366 | 72 |
2200 | 24.2 | 51 | 395 | 72 |
2300 | 26.4 | 58.6 | 375 | 76 |
2400 | 30.1 | 61 | 411 | 76 |