IN VOGUE
An evolution of the popular 525 SUV, the new release continues with its proven hull but now comes with an improved accommodation plan and enough oomph to ensure fun is a factor in this 58 foot IPS powered hull. Despite being best known for their towering flybridge models, the Queensland based company has been making strong sales in this sportier range, which appeals to both senior sailors seeking a single-level boat and, now, with the full beam master cabin, six person families can enjoy it as well. Of course it has to be good, as there's a raft of foreign competition in this category, not to forget fellow Australian Maritimo's newly released X50.
“Nimble handling and a low profile hull that doesn’t rock around offshore are some of the key traits”
Differentiation is the watchword here, so whereas Maritimo pride themselves on traditional shaft-driven propulsion, Riviera was an early adopter of the Volvo IPS pod drive that is child's play when it comes to manoeuvring and of course is generally more frugal as well. The latter is an important factor when combined with the sturdy offshore-ready hull that the Riviera 545 SUV boasts. Having built around 1,000 IPS driven boats, the level of integration with hull shape means these cruisers are slippery and fast, as
