Constructed from GRP, the latest sports cruiser features a planing hull and twin diesel Volvo Penta IPS 600s rated at 440 hp each. As a bridge, it (you can also opt for 480 hp pentas. ) It can reach over 30 knots at full tilt, ensuring plenty of thrilling jaunts and day trips. The yacht can sleep five guests in two cabins, if you do want to stay overnight. The living quarters include a private owner’s stateroom, an aft cabin, a large bathroom with a separate shower, a main galley, and a TV lounge. This seaworthy exemplifies heading outside, the open-plan sports deck is designed for lounging, dining, and entertaining, the sun deck offers space for relaxing at anchor, and the sea deck is geared toward water sports. “This is where the Sports Express excels—its entire stern is open, offering exceptional access to the water for maximum enjoyment,” adds Longhurst. Riviera says it is the sea deck specifically that is attracting international interest from both first-time boat owners and seasoned yachters alike. The Australian yard exports around 65 percent of its annual production each year, with Europe being an established market since 1985. Among luxury enthusiasts, “riviera is proud to showcase australian craftsmanship on the global stage, and european buyers have consistently sought after our motor yachts, ” longhurst said. “That’s testament to our unique blend of luxury, and ‘built to last’ philosophy, offshore performance, precision engineering. ”
The 4300 will be joined by the sophisticated 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition and the sporty 395 SUV at Cannes. The Riviera fleet will then head to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, where the yard will host its largest ever international display with 13 luxury motor yachts on the water. Click here to see all the photos of the 4300 Sports Express.