Research 2018 - Riviera Boats - 54 Daybridge Belize

~Sheer elegance

If the legendary wooden boats of our past had kept evolving, how might they look today?

Belize could well offer some insights.

We sense they may have stayed with a lower profile than many of today's offerings. Not just for beauty's sake, but because the more tall and top-heavy a boat, the more ungainly and susceptible to windage.

The trick is to have a sweet sheerline and profile without it stealing room below decks. On the Belize, the sheer remains fairly flat until gently rising toward the bow.

But in this case, even good looks can be deceiving; the Belize actually delivers greater space— in the sizing of beds, heads, showers, in fact all living areas— than similar-sized production counterparts.

It's a testimony to very experienced thinking, artful computer-aided design and stronger, less bulky miracle materials. But there are more differences: Unusually for a motoryacht today, the Belize sheer is really the top edge of a substantial and shippy bulwark— instead of a token toerail— for more secure side access and drier passagemaking.

This bulwark is in turn capped with a shaped teak rail (left natural, but available with four coats of gloss, if desired).

Set atop the caprail is a beautifully electro-polished array of stainless stanchions (32mm rather than 25mm) carrying two horizontal rails that wrap right around the boat, to almost halfway along the cockpit.

The top rail isn't the usual 25 or 30mm pipe, but a 60mm X 40mm elliptical shape that, as the hand falls upon it, feels as substantial as the reassuring traditional teak handrail of days gone by — without the vulnerability and maintenance.
Draft: 3 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 16 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 792
Water tank capacity: 184
Holding tank capacity: 100
Standard features:
Specs
Length Overall (inc. swim platform & bow roller) 16.50 m 54' 01"
Beam (inc. gunwale) 5.03 m 16' 06"
Maximum Draft (inc. props) 1.07 m 3' 6"
Dry Weight** (approx., depends on engines & options) 22,500 kg 49,604 lbs
Fuel Capacity 3,000 L 792 US gal
Water Capacity 700 L 184 US gal
Holding Tank Capacity 380 L 100 US gal
Sleeping Capacity 6 adults
Cabins 3
Bathrooms 2
Engine Option - Volvo Penta IPS800 x 2 460 kW 626 hp each
Engine Option - Volvo Penta IPS950 x 2 533 kW 725 hp each
Range 304 nm @ 21.1 knt
Generator Brand Onan EQD
Generator Output 17.5 kW 60 Hz


Deck Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
Hand laid, molded fiberglass hull, deck and daybridge GRP construction
Bow rail on main deck built in 60mm elliptical stainless top rail, 32mm upright stanchions and solid 25mm mid rails, Burgee holder fitted on the forepeak of the bow rail
Fender storage lockers port and starboard aft to suit 4x8" fenders and ropes
Four manship round opening portholes in hull side and three manship round deck hatches on foredeck with both with
stainless steel framing
Two custom stainless steel cleats on aft deck each side in addition to custom fairleads to each cleat aft
Custom stainless steel, high quality bow roller with chain stop, bow plate, and anchor launch system with camera installed
Handheld lanyard remote control at bow for up and down anchor control
Stainless steel 35kg (77lbs) Ultra Anchor with 60m (197ft) of 10mm (3/8") galvanized anchor chain
Anchor locker compartment split for chain, lines and fender stowage with two anchor locker hatches and positive locking stainless steel catches
Sun bed on foredeck with white vinyl cushion with closed cell foam and surrounding stainless steel grab rails


Cockpit Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
Teak cockpit deck and swim platform with teak step treads
Teak table top with electrically operated stainless steel up and down mechanism
Storage bin placed under aft bench seating
Vertical fender storage in both aft quarters
Molded side transom stairways with teak steps and lighting for ease of access between swim platform and cockpit
Molded breakfast bar with a teak or solid surface bench top with Integrated ice-maker and rubbish bin under
Wet bar unit including Vitro Frigo refrigerated drawer and separate glass storage
Two quality European designed stainless steel swinging bar stools
Electric BBQ integrated into transom above the tender garage, supported with gas struts and includes a molded sink, faucet with hot and cold water, and automatic LED lighting
Warm white overhead LED lighting


Overview - Daybridge
Accessible via teak and stainless steel stairway with hatch
Non-skid finished flooring and stainless steel safety railings
Spacious L shaped lounge with storage underneath
Ergonomic dash layout includes drink holders and switching, with storm cover supplied as standard
One MFD 8012 12" Volvo/Garmin Glass Bridge screen
High quality steering wheel
Electronic controls and joystick
Muir anchor windlass control with chain counter
Full daybridge cover fitted as standard, with top fitted bimini featuring Lumitec 12" Rail Blue/White LED lighting
Foldout teak table with manual high and low adjustability
Large wet bar to starboard, including refrigerated drawer storage, sink with hot and cold faucet, garbage bin, glass and bottle storage and cover
Comfortable single Stidd helm chair with molded footrests under dash
Large and effective wind screen


Swim Platform and Tender Garage Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
Teak laid swimming platform which includes hull sponsons and 60mm stainless steel rub rail
High quality stainless steel swim ladder housed in locker storage
Built in hot and cold shower
Two Floodlights for docking and illumination of the platform
Built in locker houses two Shorepower inlets and a regulated city water inlet
Center section features an electro-hydraulic high/low mechanism with a 200kg capacity for dingy launch and revival into tender garage
Tender garage designed to house a dinghy up to three meters with 20hp outboard attached
Electrically operated winch revival system
Internal LED garage lighting


Galley Overview - Daybridge
C-zone control panel for AC/DC switching and vessel monitoring
Overhead storage cupboards with a built-in exhaust fan
European Inspired design throughout cabinetry and fittings
Miele Combi microwave convention oven
Two Vitro Frigo AC/DC refrigerators and one Vitro Frigo freezer with pull-out drawer storage
Miele 3 burner induction cooktop
Large one-and-a-half bowl underslung stainless steel sink with Grohe Euro faucet
Solid surface benchtop throughout
Garbage receptacle via drop in space through benchtop
Fully mirror-lined bar and storage drawer located under helm seat for bottle and glass storage
Electrically operated blind to port side


Saloon Overview - Daybridge
Solid teak flooring throughout saloon, helm, galley and companionway areas
Dining table including full set of storage drawers with optional manual up and down table which forms an extra double bed
40" LCD television with electric TV lifter, back cover and cabinet in aft saloon, multi-switch and red eye control
TV Satdome (dome only) with free to air decoder
Blu-Ray Player to saloon television
Yamaha media center with flush mount surround sound speakers
Sliding windows on either side of saloon with electric port and starboard blinds.


Helm Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
16,000 BTU Air conditioner with 6 outlets
Easily accessible dashboard controls featuring leather and hand-stitched helm station accents
Premium leather helm chair with electronic forward and aft movement, with the optional inclusion of joy stick steer in left armrest available
Two 15 inch MFD 8015 Garmin multi-function Glass Bridge screens with Worldwide base map and full engine instrumentation Garmin GMR18 4kw 48nm 18" Radar dome through Glass
Bridge screens
Cameras through glass bridge screens including Iris IR dome camera in engine room, Iris IR dome camera in cockpit, Pacom waterproof camera at anchor and aft swim platform camera
Garmin 200i VHF Radio
Garmin GSD 26 Chirp Sounder
Auto Pilot
Muir anchor windlass control with chain counter
Audible bilge pump alarms and switch panel
Backlit magnetic compass
Sea fire extinguisher system with alarm and test panel
Fuel and water gauges in C-Zone system and on navigation screens
Premium leather upholstered passenger seating at the lower helm
Flexible lighting with switches for warm white and red night lighting with a backlit switch panel


Electronics - Sedan and Daybridge
A comprehensive range of factory-fitted electronic packages and custom features are available with everything from fish finders to underwater lights. Your dealer has full details.


VIP Forward Cabin Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
12,000 BTU air conditioner split to head
Access via stairway from galley featuring teak stairs and teak companionway flooring
Premium carpeted floors with high quality underlay throughout
Double island bed with 8 inch innerspring mattress and storage under
European designed bed surroundings and bedhead
Décor pack including sheets, bedspread and pillows
Timber and leather finished nightstands with two LED reading lamps
Courtesy under-bed LED lighting
Two cedar-lined wardrobe with internal automatic LED lighting
Two fixed portlights and blinds
Manship stainless round deck hatch with blind and flyscreen
LCD television with built-in DVD player
Locking entry door for privacy
Makeup dresser and mirror with swing-out seat
Two teak steps each side of the bed


VIP Forward Head Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
Quiet flush Tecma Silence DC toilet with freshwater flush
Large walk-in shower with frameless glass shower door, teak and Grohe shower set
Air conditioning split from VIP cabin
Large storage cupboard with mirror
Opening porthole with flyscreen
Opening porthole with alarm, flyscreen and blind
Manship stainless round deck hatch with blind and flyscreen
Molded bathroom with a warm gelcoat finish
High quality marble vanity benchtop with wash basin
Two towel rails
Toilet roll holder and accessories
Extraction fan
Locking entry door for privacy


Starboard Guest Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
Directly accessible via stairway from galley featuring teak stairs and teak companionway flooring
Air conditioning split from master cabin with 4,000 BTU air handler and control
Two bunks are two meters long with six inch mattresses
Décor pack including sheets, bedspread and pillows
Premium carpeted floors with high quality underlay throughout
Nightstand with drawer finished in timber and leather
Hanging locker storage
Manship stainless round deck hatch with blind and flyscreen
Opening porthole with alarm, flyscreen and blind
Courtesy under-bed LED lighting
Two LED reading lights
Locking entry door for privacy.


Electrical Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
One Onan EQD 13.5kva / 50Hz or 17.5 KVA / 60Hz fresh water cooled single phase generator with remote start and stop and diagnostic capabilities
Generator includes a sound shield, hour meter Racor fuel filter, muffler with gas and water separator – exhaust to transom and water outlet below the waterline
Remote start and stop located in aft control panel in the galley
Vessel wired using BEP C-zone system of digital switching
BEP C-zone digital networked control with an 8 inch touch screen in the galley for full AC/DC control and monitoring of equipment and systems
Four Mastervolt 12V/225 AH low maintenance AGM batteries for engine start at 24v
Two Mastervolt 12V/130 AH low maintenance AGM batteries for auxiliary and generator starting at 24v
Four Mastervolt 12V/200 AH low maintenance GEL battery for domestic service at 24v
Battery selector switches located in cockpit locker
Emergency battery coupling system permits engine start battery banks to link
One Mastervolt ChargeMaster 24/30-3 battery charger for engine start batteries and auxiliary
One Mastervault 24/2500W-50Hz Inverter
One Mastervolt ChargeMaster 24/100 for domestic bank
One 60 amp 24v to 12v converter for 12v equipment
One 15amp and one 32 amp shore power connection enclosed in transom locker with two shorepower leads
24v lights throughout, LED warm white lighting and dimmable through C-Zone control
USB outlets installed at lower and upper helm stations where applicable


Engineering Overview - Sedan and Daybridge
Hand laid, molded fiberglass hull, deck and daybridge GRP construction- solid fiberglass hull bottom, keel and chines
Acoustic and heat insulation throughout engine room and on fresh water tank face to prevent heating of the fresh water from the engine
Engine room fitted with DC exhaust fans
184 US gallons (700lt) freshwater system in stainless steel tank with pump, filter, pressure tank and 75lt AC water heater
High quality sea water inlet strainers for all inlets with visual sights to check if clear of debris
One deck wash-down pump for sea water wash down at anchor locker
Five automatic bilge pumps with manual override at C-Zone screens and helm
3000 liter (792 US Gallons) fuel capacity in two aluminum fuel tanks with anti-corrosion white epoxy coating and electronic gauges at main helm
Manual fuel shut off valves
Holding tank capacity of 380 liters (100 US Gallons)
Seafire fire extinguisher FM200 system with manual release at the cockpit.

Compass; Stove; Stereo; Gps loran; Radar; Fridge; Shower; Swim platform;