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Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

A photographic look at the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht.
  • By Kevin Koenig
  • March 2, 2015

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

The Riviera 6000 takes her Australian heritage seriously,
and as such is a heck of a sea boat.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

The 6000’s Volvo Penta IPS950s propel her up to speeds in excess of 30 knots.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

The engine room on the Riviera 6000 isn’t exactly expansive,
but there’s definitely enough room to do what you need to do.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

That settee is nice, but you’re really going to love those heavy-duty helm seats in any kind of a swell.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

A spacious, shaded cockpit with a grill on the transom makes the Riv 6000 ideal for hanging out on at anchor.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

If you get tired onboard the Riviera 6000, you’ll find the accommodations level quite to your liking we think.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

An estimated cruise speed of about 27 knots means getting from point A to point B is fast and efficient.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

A sunroof lets lots of light—and refreshing breezes—into the saloon.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

The Riviera 6000’s lines retain a utilitarian air while also being sleek.
No easy feat of design.

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht

Peace and quiet—isn’t that why you got a boat in the first place?

Read our boat test of the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht here ▶

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