Research 2020 - Riviera Boats - 525 SUV

The sporty and adventurous Riviera 525 SUV is the latest new model to join our growing collection of luxury yachts opening up a whole new world of boating enjoyment for both the avid angler and the cruising entertainer.

Indeed, our owners tell us it's a lot like having two boats … in one.

The SUV series is the perfect pairing of two legendary designs, each with its own formidable pedigree … hence its name has automotive origins. Created after worldwide global input from owners the SUV, in many ways, is really your idea.

The result, of course, is a versatile vessel like no other – she combines the high-performance, blue-water cruising and fish-raising abilities of the classic Riviera Flybridge with the single-level, leisurely entertaining features of our very popular Sport Yacht design.

The SUV truly is … the best of both worlds.
Draft: 3 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 16 ft. 5 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 925
Water tank capacity: 198
Holding tank capacity: 106
Standard features:
Specifications
Length Overall (inc. swim platform & bow roller) 17.60 m 57' 9"
Lh to ISO8666 16.15 m 53' 0"
Beam (inc. gunwale) 5.01 m 16' 5"
Maximum Draft (inc. props) 1.11 m 3' 8"
Dry Weight (approx., depends on engines & options) 23,885 kg 52,657 lbs
Fuel Capacity 3,500 L 925 US gal
Water Capacity 750 L 198 US gal
Holding Tank Capacity 400 L 106 US gal
Sleeping Capacity 6 persons
Cabins 3
Bathrooms 2
Cockpit Area 8.50 m2 91.49 ft2
Mezzanine Deck 2.47 m2 26.59 ft2
Total Cockpit Area 10.97 m2 118.08 ft2
Bridge Clearance 5.00 m 16' 5"
Range 355 nm at 23.9 knt


Key Features
Sleek and stylish external design with contemporary hull windows and opening portholes

Wide walk-around side decks with thoughtfully placed hand rails for added safety

Large foredeck with optional sunpad

Full-scale 9.90 square meter (106.6 ft2) no-nonsense cockpit, with large transom and mezzanine lounges, clever storage, BBQ and wet bar

Large awning window and sliding glass door set in a strong stainless steel frame connects the modern aft galley with the cockpit

Luxurious internal furnishings with the finest fabrics and leathers, as well as premium-brand appliances

Spacious and sumptuous saloon, with 2 x Webasto sunroofs, opening side windows and massive front windows enhancing cross ventilation of fresh air and natural light

Flexible three-stateroom, two-bathroom accommodation plan. The master stateroom, with en-suite, can be located forward or aft

Feature bed headboards in every stateroom, complemented by subtle LED mood lighting

Luxurious, sports-inspired helm with ultramodern technology, including glass bridge navigation features and C-Zone digital switching system as standard

Joystick controls x 2, at the helm and in the cockpit

Clever lifestyle and storage concepts abound

Thoughtful access panels to all key service points throughout the yacht

Maintenance-free battery banks, Mastervolt battery chargers and inverter


All The Comforts of Home
The rear bulkhead of the 525 SUV is tinted, tempered glass in a highly polished and strong stainless steel frame, adding to the sense of light and space as you step into her spacious and luxurious saloon. To port is the modern and functional U-shaped galley from which the huge glass awning window opens out to the cockpit, in effect opening up the rear of the boat and, at the same time, affirming the galley as the central entertaining hub of the 525.

The galley has a contemporary two-pack finish to the overhead cupboards, complementing the satin-finish American oak timber cabinetry, which also comes with the options of high-gloss or satin cherry, satin teak or satin beach. Standard features include a two-burner electric cook-top with in-built pop-up fiddles to secure pots, a convection microwave oven and an optional drawer dishwasher within handy reach of the stainless steel sink. The solid surface bench top includes a sink-cover that doubles as a cutting board, while the mixer tap conveniently swivels so you can wash down the adjacent self-draining bin compartment.

In the headlining above the galley is a rod locker, confirming the 525's incredible versatility, and to starboard are two drawer fridges and a freezer, as well as a drinks cabinet (of course, with easy access from the cockpit) which has built-in drawers for glass and bottle storage.


Opulent Accommodation
Riviera's steadfast commitment to going "first-class" in everything it does extends to the flexible three-stateroom/two-bathroom accommodation deck of the 525 SUV – again there's absolutely no compromise in terms of quality or on-board livability and luxury.

Natural light filters into the wide accommodation atrium, courtesy of the massive windscreen and saloon sunroofs above and complemented by the accommodation deck's own clever design elements. You'll immediately garner a sense of spaciousness as you step down the non-slip, natural timber-finish companionway – the extent of headroom is clearly evident below deck.

The very generous master stateroom aft on the port-side features a contemporary palette of elegant fabric, soft-touch leatherette and satin oak with teak accents – another subtle reminder that you are aboard a world-class Riviera. Natural light is achieved through a large hull window and, although air-conditioned, there's an opening porthole to bring in extra fresh air, which is alarmed to CZone as a precaution.

The master's walk-around queen-sized bed is supremely comfortable and clever storage solutions include large under-bed drawers and a huge locker under the inner-spring mattress, in addition to the two bedside tables and cedar-lined hanging locker. From the comfort of the master bed, you can watch your favorite movie or television program courtesy of a 26-inch LED TV and Samsung home theater system.


Electrical Excellence
The 525's maintenance-free batteries ensure carefree boating and are housed in special battery boxes in accordance with American Boating and Yacht Council standards. The boat also includes individual start battery banks for increased reliability with emergency parallel function. All battery banks are individually isolated at the main battery panel located in the cockpit, providing peace of mind in the unlikely event that one engine shuts down.

Watching television while at anchor or in the marina is now whisper-quiet through Mastervolt on-board DC-AC inverter for all installed televisions.

LED lights also provide trouble-free boating while reducing electrical current draw. The lamps use less than 10 per cent of the power required to run a bulb lamp – no bulbs mean no maintenance and long service life.

Also, Residual Current Device/Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (RCD/GFCI) protection over the entire boat complies with international standards fore safer boating.

And the 13.5kW Onan Marine Generator provides peace of mind and superior performance whilst at sea – it features state-of-the-art diagnostics and sound shields to minimize noise and deliver better sound quality.