2019 Riviera 45 Open Flybridge

Down the moulded steps (complete with LED lighting in the risers for night-time safety) you’ll find an equally well-equipped and ingeniously designed cockpit.

The transom door is just one example. Not only does the door open outwards to keep the cockpit clear, but the top bridge hinges up to provide safety for the angler and crew when bringing large fish aboard. You’ll also appreciate a swim platform that includes a ladder with cover and convenient grab handle.

Made for the pleasure seeker

Storage abounds aboard the 45, from the optional live bait tank built into the transom to the various coaming lockers and twin large removable bins in the floor, there’s a place for everything. For your convenience, all floor hatches are gas strut assisted, lockable and fitted with rubber seals - another case of little features that make a big difference.

Being such a sizeable area, the cockpit serves two key purposes. For the game fisherman it is a well conceived and functional platform. For the cruising family it is the social hub. To support both these pursuits we’ve included a cockpit sink with drain board and, next to it, a large cool box.

Everything is designed to please the eye and enhance your boating pleasure. Why not have it all?

Beneath the new-generation profile, lightweight hardtop you’ll find a most-hospitable flybridge. Large, light and airy, it is where you and your friends are sure to gather both while running and at rest.

The large, open plan flybridge features lounges that comfortably seat six adults (including one that converts to a day bed), a wetbar complete with sink, mixer tap and drink holders, and an optional fridge. The flybridge also has its own independent sound system.

The classic helm design puts you in a very commanding position: the seats are luxurious, the view all-encompassing and the ergonomics of the console design are outstanding. This includes top-mounted, twin-lever electronic engine control units and a choice of different formats to suit the electronic display options you choose to have installed.

Before leaving the flybridge, note the additional security and safety of a lockable GRP hatch that closes the flybridge off from the stairway.

The 45 is a remarkable yacht and is the creative combination of hundreds of individual and innovative features.

Some of these are major features, like propeller tunnels in the hull that provide greater forward thrust and an underwater exhaust system that minimises engine noise and fumes. Others are small but contribute much to the overall appeal of the 45. One example is the recessed cleats in the aft corners of the cockpit; a design that creates a smooth profile and prevents fishing lines getting caught.

The computer-aided hull design is certainly one of the major features. This too is largely responsible for the exceptional hydrodynamics: quick to plane, stable yet delightfully responsive, and truly robust.

You will also note the engine room is a very open and functional space. This is the result of creating a separate pump room that houses air-conditioning compressors, fresh water pumps and other associated equipment. This compartment is accessed via the portside guest stateroom and ensures easy maintenance accessibility.

In the world of mid-sized luxury flybridges, this is the yacht that raises the bar; this is the yacht that says ‘yes, you can have it all’.

Created for the connoisseur

The saloon is striking in its spaciousness, generous headroom, intelligent layout and warm yet contemporary fittings and furnishings. The combination of large tinted windows, handcrafted timberwork and rich leather seating is an invitation to relax and indulge.

Watch a movie on the large LED screen, connect your iPod to the high-fidelity sound system, enjoy the comfort of reverse-cycle air-conditioning… and if you take up the option of the saloon helm, you can even steer your yacht in loungeroom comfort. What a view it is too, as you look through the vast, seamless windscreen.

Practical and purposeful

The generous U-shaped gourmet galley features solid-surface benchtops, large stainless steel sink, generous storage and an impressive array of appliances. After all, it is the galley of a serious long-range cruiser.

Your eye for quality and style will continue to be impressed as you head below.

The master stateroom, forward, is clean and uncluttered with subtle timber styling. The island queen bed has a quality innerspring mattress and the entire bed lifts up, on gas struts, to give you additional storage. There’s no shortage of hanging space either, and the lockers are cedar-lined to keep your clothing fresh.

Great care has gone into creating the ensuite. From the high-quality vinyl flooring to the solid-surface vanity top with porcelain basin through to the frameless glass shower stall, your comfort is assured even on the longest of passages.

The starboard guest stateroom provides accommodation for two with upper and lower beds and the portside stateroom features twin beds with an infill for an optional double bed. In both staterooms, you’ll find the level of comfort and amount of storage space will exceed your expectations for a vessel this size.

Of course, there is a second bathroom for day use and to serve the two guest staterooms - and it has the same luxury features as the master ensuite.

There is no doubt that the Riviera 45 Flybridge excels on style, but it’s