2016 RIVIERA 525 SUV Yacht Review

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