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Riviera
When Australian yacht builder Riviera sought to refine its enclosed flybridge models, the collaboration with Mulder Design brought Dutch naval architecture principles to Pacific cruising demands. The Riviera 56 and Riviera 60 demonstrate how this partnership balanced efficiency with the robustness required for extended offshore passages.
marking a technical evolution
The Riviera 56 Enclosed Flybridge marked a technical evolution as the first Riviera to be entirely computer-designed and computer-molded. Mulder Design created a hull delivering efficiency without sacrificing offshore capability. The interior layout placed galley, dinette, and lounge on a single level—fundamentally changing how space functions at 19.3 meters. Advanced construction techniques, including Light Resin Transfer Moulding and automated varnish systems, reinforced a philosophy where build quality serves long-term durability.
The Riviera 60, launched in 2006, addressed the relationship between power delivery and efficiency through careful naval architecture. The hand-laid hull incorporates twin tunnels allowing propellers to work more effectively, while the underwater exhaust system contributes to both structural integrity and acoustic comfort. Twin Caterpillar engines producing 1015 horsepower each deliver 40 knots maximum, yet the design prioritizes the 32-knot cruise where range and economy matter most.
characteristic dynamic profile
At 19.63 meters, the 60’s fully enclosed flybridge extends usable space while maintaining Mulder Design’s characteristic dynamic profile. The hull form balances high-speed stability with low-speed maneuverability—particularly relevant for vessels operating from harbor approaches to open ocean.
built for sustained use
These Riviera models represent an approach where Dutch design principles found expression in Australian conditions, creating motor yachts built for sustained use rather than occasional display.
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