LUXURY REEF RUNNER

For the man who began Riviera Yachts then went on to establish Maritimo, Bill Barry-Cotter, the new M series represented the pinnacle of his achievements, and seeing a second-hand late-model version on the market is a rare find for any discerning motorboater. An estimated 30 M51 hulls have been built, which makes it a popular model from the Queensland company.

Having recently tested a 2019 hull, I can testify to their quality and performance – something the current owner agreed but wanted more. “This M51 Maritimo was handed over by our team brand new in April 2018 but