Australians love the great outdoors. We love big skies, wide horizons and cool breezes … and it is only appropriate that Australia's Riviera should create a vessel that captures this spirit so elegantly. The 56 Open Flybridge is a boat for those with a zest for life and a love of fishing or entertaining; it is also a boat for the most discriminating and experienced boating enthusiast.
The running surface of the hull features propeller tunnels designed to deliver more powerful forward thrust, improved fuel efficiency and a smoother, steadier ride. Underwater exhausts deliver cleaner, quieter performance.
And behind it all there is our legendary hand-laid fibreglass hull with additional bulkheads, separate compartments throughout, extra transverse stiffeners and a watertight collision bulkhead in the bow.
After consultation with leading skippers and game fishermen internationally, Riviera has created a brand-new flybridge helm design and a cockpit layout with one purpose in mind - serious sport fishing. The huge cockpit is a very clean space with a large fridge, insulated icebox, large storage bins and an optional live-bait tank. There is even an option for a mezzanine seating area for up to three people directly below the bulkhead window. The port seat has a refrigerator underneath and a storage locker under the step while the centre seat is hinged to provide access to the engine room.
The helm is on a raised platform and features twin Pompanette Platinum helm chairs; you couldn't be in a more comfortable or commanding position. The electrically operated console opens to reveal electronic equipment and accommodates up to three 15" displays.
The flybridge itself is likely to be the number one spot for family and friends. For a start, it is huge, very comfortable… and just so bright and open. Under the protection of the low-profile hardtop, you can relax on the U-shaped five seater lounge or port side bench.\
A well-equipped wet-bar is complete with sink, drink holders and below-bench fridge.
Attention to detail has helped us create a living area on the 56 Open that is outstandingly comfortable and elegantly functional.
Large side windows and a huge aft window beside the saloon door provide superior visibility and create a light, fresh ambience during the day while sophisticated lighting and modern blinds enhance a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere in the evening.
For your entertainment there is a retractable 40" flat-screen television in the saloon and, thanks to the Bose lifestyle system, it sounds as good as it looks. There's an icemaker and fridge in the wet-bar and plenty of storage for bottles and glasses.
There have been no compromises in the galley either, located on the same level as the saloon. Features include two below-bench fridge drawers, a top-load freezer, convection microwave, three-burner cooktop, optional dishwasher and trash compactor, large, solid-surface benchtops and stylish yet extremely practical Amtico flooring.
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