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RIVIERA 4700 SPORT YACHT

Dimension Approx.: 35″ L x 10″ W x 9.5″ H
This is a fully built model. it is NOT a kit

When Riviera unveiled the 4700 Sport Yacht in 2006, it marked a turning point for Australia’s premier luxury boatbuilder. For decades, Riviera had been known primarily for its rugged flybridge cruisers—boats built for offshore confidence and the Australian boating lifestyle. But the world was changing. European sport yachts were reshaping expectations with sleek profiles, social layouts, and integrated luxury features. The 4700 SY was Riviera’s bold answer: a yacht conceived not as an adaptation of past models, but as a clean‑sheet vision of what the brand could become.

From the moment you stepped aboard, it was clear the 4700 SY represented new thinking. The aft galley—positioned at the heart of the indoor‑outdoor flow—signaled a shift toward social cruising. The pillar‑less stainless‑steel awning window dissolved the boundary between cockpit and saloon, creating a single, level entertaining space that felt open, modern, and distinctly European. Above, twin electric sunroofs flooded the interior with light, while below, a tender garage and submersible swim platform hinted at a new era of convenience and luxury.

Beneath her elegant lines, the yacht carried the performance pedigree of naval architect Frank Mulder. His hull design delivered the speed, stability, and offshore confidence Riviera owners expected, but with a level of refinement that aligned with the yacht’s contemporary styling. Whether powered by Volvo IPS pod drives or Cummins shaft drives, the 4700 SY offered spirited cruising in the high‑20‑ to low‑30‑knot range, with top speeds approaching 38 knots—numbers that placed her squarely among the world’s leading sport yachts of the time.

The 4700 SY’s proportions were striking: nearly 48 feet overall with a 14‑foot‑6‑inch beam that provided generous interior volume without sacrificing the sleek, purposeful stance that defined the Sport Yacht line. Inside, Riviera’s design team—led by concept manager Neil McCabe—crafted a layout that felt intuitive and luxurious, with warm timbers, thoughtful ergonomics, and a sense of flow that made the yacht feel larger than her dimensions suggested.

More than a new model, the 4700 SY became a statement of intent. She proved Riviera could compete directly with European builders while still honoring the brand’s Australian roots—practicality, durability, and a deep understanding of how owners actually use their boats. Her success helped define the DNA of the Sport Yacht range for years to come, influencing models that followed and cementing her place as one of Riviera’s most important design milestones.

Today, the Riviera 4700 Sport Yacht remains a sought‑after vessel—admired for her blend of performance, luxury, and forward‑thinking design. She stands as a symbol of a pivotal moment in Riviera’s evolution, when the company embraced a new vision and set the course for the modern Sport Yacht era.