New Model: Belize 66 Daybridge

Belize launch the other Daybridge version of its new 66 flagship which was launched in Sedan variant at the end of 2018.  Designed by 4D Designs in collaboration with the Riviera and Belize design team, the Belize 66 presents itself as a traditional down east lobster boat inspired motor yacht. The Belize 66 welcomes guests aboard via double transom gates into a large, teak-laid cockpit with tender garage beneath, or through the side bulwark doors. The spacious saloon area which can be personalized with select fabrics and bespoke finishes, offers an astern U-shaped galley, forward dining area and free-standing lounge layout. Lower deck choices exist for a standard four cabins layout, or two three cabins Presidential layouts.   The three cabins layout makes the master stateroom eat space from the fourth cabin located to starboard, for an office space in the Grand Presidential layout, and the bathroom of this moving to midships in replacement of the storage space room.  The Belize 66 Daybridge is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp engines with IPS pod propulsions set up.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.12 m (69.3ft)

Hull Length - 18.3 m

Beam - 5.45 m

Draft - 1.64 m incl props

Displacement - 38515 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1350 dual propeller pod drives

Project - 4D Design, Riviera/Belize design team

www.rivieraaustralia.com

Riviera and Belize New Web Site

The biggest and most famous Australian boat builder updates it website to a new generation platform. Located in Coomera on the Queensland Gold Coast, Riviera was founded in 1980 and since then has built an important milestone of over five thousand boats, this number reached in November 2012. Rivera was founded by Terrey Hills and its first model was the 38 Mk.1 a flybridge motor cruiser. A year after to this in 1981 Rivera moves to Queensland and sells a total of eight boats.  In 1983 an important market opens to Rivera selling its first boat in the USA, and two years later to this the same thing is done in Europe.  In 1985 Rivera produces its first 52 model what will be its flagship largest build up until 2002 when Rivera produces the 58 Enclosed Flybridge. In 2005 Riviera also launches its first Sport Yacht model the 3600 a range which will be an important success for the down under builder. In 2008 Rivera launches its new 70 Flybridge flagship, a model which in 2012 will expand to the 75 Enclosed Flybridge, and in 2015 expand again to the 77 Enclosed Flybridge.  Also in 2012 Rivera presents its new SUV model series with the 445 a hybrid style boat drawing inspiration from sportfishers and the enclosed sport yacht series. Since its founding Riviera has had important ownership changes; with a management buyout in 2002, and Rodney Longhurst taking the reigns in 2013. Currently Riviera builds a total of fourteen models in five ranges; Enclosed Flybridge, Open Flybridge,  Sports Motor Yacht, Sport Yacht, and SUV which start with the 395 SUV, and go to the 72 Sports Motoryacht.  Belize is also part of Riviera since 2012 and this range builds four models; 54 and 66 Daybridge and Sedan.  The new 2018 Rivera models where the new 395 SUV and 395 Sports Motoryacht, while Belize also launched its new 66 Sedan flagship.  Rivera new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, The Riviera Experience, and Locate Your Representative. Riviera also features its social media pages with link at the bottom of the page for its; Facebook, Instagram, Tweeter, and Linkedin pages.

www.riviera.com.au

Production Statistics;

38 Open Flybridge Mk.1 1981-87 (36)

30 Sedan / 30 Open Flybridge 1982-86 (66)

34 Open Flybridge  Mk.II 1983-85 (33)

44 Open Flybridge 1983-85 (17)

32 Open Flybridge 1984-

46 Passagemaker 1985-94 (41)

52 1985-93 

38 Mk.II  1986-93 (93) 

27 Open Flybridge / 27 Targa / 27 Hardtop 1987-93 (34)

34 Diavolo 1987-

35 Open Flybridge 1987-93 (126)

44 Diavolo 1989-

3300 Open Flybridge 1989-2000 (192)

39 Open Flybridge 1991-96 (53)

42 Open Flybridge 1991-97 (21)

48 Open Flybridge 1992-2004 (169)

36 Open Flybridge 1992-2001 (167)

40 Aft Cabin 1996-2001 (22)

43 Open Flybridge 1996-2004 (206)

39 Open Flybridge Series II 1996- 2001 (95)

4000 Offshore 1997-2007 (244) *targa with radar arch, or hard-top option

34 Open Flybridge 1997-2003 (89)

36 Single Cabin 1998-2004 (108)

3000 Offshore Series I / Series II 1999-

3850 Open Flybridge 1999-2005 (108)

3350 Open Flybridge 2000-05 (92)

40 Open Flybridge 2000-08 (288)

37 Open Flybridge 2001-09 (267)

M430 Sports Cruiser 2001-08 (145) *branded as Wellcraft Excalibur in USA

47 Open Flybridge 2002-05/15 (292) *total builds includes G2 and EB versions

M370 Sports Cruiser 2002-06 (134)

M290 Sports Cruiser 2002-07 (93)

42 Open Flybridge 2003-09 (159)

58 Open Flybridge 2003-06 (32)

33 Open Flybridge 2004-10 (117)

51 Open Flybridge 2004-08 (181) *includes enclosed bridge and SII

M400 2004-08 (99)

3600 Sport Yacht 2005-2008 (109)

60 Enclosed Flybridge 2005-09 (19)

47 G2 Enclosed Flybridge / Open 2005-15 (292) *includes G1 and Open

M360 Sports Cruiser 2005-09 (49)

56 Enclosed Flybridge 2006-

4700 Sports Yacht 2006-11  (82)

41 Open Flybridge 2007-10 (51)

45 Open Flybridge 2007-21 (77) 

38 Open Flybridge 2008-13 (31)

4400 Sports Yacht 2008-12 (77)

48 Offshore Express 2008-11 (22)

56 Open Flybridge 2008-11 (7)

70 Enclosed Flybridge 2008-11 (6)

61 Enclosed Flybridge 2008-13 (8)

51 Open Flybridge SII 2008-14 (181) *includes Enclosed Bridge and SI

51 Enclosed Bridge 2008-15 (181) *includes Open Flybridge and SII

43 Offshore Express 2009-15 (19)

5800 Sport Yacht 2009-15 (33)

3600 Sport Yacht IPS 2009-14 (26)

5000 Sports Yacht 2009-17 (71)

43 Open Flybridge 2010- (70+

53 Enclosed Flybridge 2011-16 (36)

61 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2011-13 (3)

4400 Sport Yacht Series II 2011-19 (87)

Belize 54 Sedan 2011- *52 Hardtop project

75 Enclosed Flybridge 2012 (1)

445 SUV 2012- (62+

Belize 54 Daybridge 2012- *52 Flybridge project

63 Open / Enclosed Bridge 2013-23 (10)

565 SUV 2013-17 (11)

6000 Sport Yacht 2014- (64+

515 SUV 2014-15  (8)

77 Enclosed Flybridge 2014 (1)

525 SUV 2015-20 (19)

5400 Sport Yacht 2016- (80+

57 Enclosed Flybridge 2016-22 (13)

575 SUV 2016-22 (11)

4800 Sport Yacht Series I 2017-19 (70)

72 Sports Motor Yacht 2018- (11+

68 Sports Motor Yacht 2018- (9+

39 Open Flybridge 2018- (

395 SUV 2018- (22+

Belize 66 Sedan 2018-

545 SUV 2019-23 

4800 Sport Yacht Series II Platinum Edition 2019-22 (20)

5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition 2019- (44+

6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition 2019- (31+

54 Enclosed Flybridge 2019- (3+

Belize 66 Daybridge 2019-

505 SUV 2020- (19+

64 Sports Motor Yacht 2020- 

50 Sports Motor Yacht 2020- 

645 SUV 2021- (3+

78 Motor Yacht 2022- 

4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition 2022- 

465 SUV 2022-

585 SUV 2023-

58 Sports Motor Yacht 2023-

New Model: Belize 66 Sedan

Founded in 2011 as an independent company and making a short stint alone, Belize which today makes part of Riviera, presents its new flagship, the 66 Sedan model.  Set to debut in the coming Fort Lauderdale 2018 boat show, the Belize 66 Sedan is an interesting mix of traditional looks and latest interior comforts.  The Belize has a lot of space for its 21 meters overall length, thanks mostly to aft located engines and IPS pod drives.  The interior layout is offered in eight lower deck layout choices from the standard four double cabins, to three double cabins, and an optional crew cabin located at midships between the engine room and midships owners stateroom.  In all the layouts what does not change is the owners full beam midships stateroom, and the forward VIP cabin position.  But the owner stateroom is full of options, from a large shower head located further astern in replacement of the utility room or crew cabin, office choice in replacement of the fourth cabin, or a shower head again in replacement of cabin four.  The main deck of the Belize 66 Sedan offers a modern layout with an astern galley, L-shaped sofa which can be used both as relaxing settee or a dinette.  The helm station is central located and features driver and companion settee. Power for the Belize 66 Sedan is from twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.09 m (69.3)

Waterline Length - 18.3 m

Beam - 5.45 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins, optional two berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS3 1350 dual propeller pod drives

Project - Stephen Ford

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Belize 66 Daybridge

Couple weeks ago we presented the Belize 66 Sedan project on PowerYacht, and here we are showcasing details of the Daybridge with flybridge version.  The Belize 66 Daybridge layout has the choice of a fabric bimini top that covers the helm and forward lounges and a hardtop option which extends cover for almost the entire bridge space. A staircase leads up from the saloon, opening to the helm with skipper and companion chair, a wide dashboard and sports wheel. A viewing lounge is set along the starboard side and, further aft, an L-shaped lounge surrounds a timber dinette. Outdoor food preparation space to port with its large barbecue, sink and long bench top with fridge and plenty of storage under. There is even more storage available aft of the dinette.  The Daybridge option on the Belize 66 comes along other choices; three or four double cabins option for the lower deck, and two main deck option with a choice of an dinette or forward facing lounge settee.  

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au

Project: Belize 66 Sedan

Belize has just announced the latest in its line of classically-styled motor yachts, with a project for a new 66 model designed by Stephen Ford.  The new 66 builds on the heritage, first unveiled in 2011, of a luxury traditional inspired yacht that evokes the styles of a bygone era of yachting, of gleaming hand-crafted interiors and, most importantly, of individuality.  The original Belize 54 quickly attracted owners who, after many years of boating, knew exactly what they wanted and had found a marque and a team who could help them create their ultimate yacht.  Today, 25 Belize 54 are cruising international waters, from the coral reefs of Queensland to the Great Lakes and New England regions of the United States where style and tradition are part of the yachting bloodline. Owners are supported by the professional Riviera worldwide dealership and services network.  Now the Belize marque has taken the concept of a semi-custom yacht to a new level with the 66, that delivers a new sense of space, comfort and luxury and offers an unmatched level of customization and bespoke elements.  The 66 is available in Sedan or Daybridge models, with three or four cabins with a large aft utility room or optional crew quarters.  The 66 Sedan rendered above is the hard top more coupe style variant with the living all concentrated on the main deck.   Power is delivered by Volvo with IPS pod propulsion.  Three hulls have been sold, with the first being a 66 Sedan for a US client, which has started construction and has a mid 2018 delivery schedule.

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Belize 52 Daybridge

All you could want with that something on top, that is how the Belize 52 Daybridge presents itself in the official website. That unique wind in hair and sun on face boating experience came alive when the stunning new Belize 52 Daybridge made her world debut at the Sydney International Boat Show. Following on from the considerable success of the new 52 Sedan nine sold just after its launch, Belize impressed boating enthusiasts with the new Daybridge flybridge version recording three sales at the show. The Daybridge features a plush L-shaped lounge with hi-lo table, which can be converted to a second sun pad. The second helm station located on the Daybridge offers essential navigation aids, and if the weather becomes too hot, or cold, the Daybridge cover can be snapped on and the party can move to the protection of the lower station with saloon and aft deck. The bespoke Belize Motoryacht line is inspired by classic timeless US down East lobster boat style, incorporating traditional with Australian practicality matched with latest modern boating standards. This showed with tender garage, and three lower deck interior with a full beam midships owners cabin all simulating what was shown with the 52 Sedan at the start of the year. Power for the Belize 52 Daybridge is twin Cummins 600 horsepower delivering a top speed of around 30 knots, 25 cruise.  A comfortable range 400 nautical miles is reached at 22 knots leaving a safety10 per cent reserve fuel margin.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.1 m (52.9ft)

Beam - 5.03 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 19,100 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2400 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3000 aft looking dual propeller pod drives

Speeds - 30 knots max, 25 cruise, 22 knots economic fast

Range - 400 nm at 22 knots 

Construction - hand laid resin infused fiberglass, with solid single skin bottom, keel and chines. Stiffened with longitudinal and transverse foam cored stringers

Hull Type - warped planning Vee shape with 22 degrees deadrise

Project - Stephen Ford and Belize Design team, Giorgia Drudi

Certification - ISO

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au 

Project: Belize 52 Flybridge

Belize follows its first release of the 52 Hardtop, with that of a 52 Flybridge project.  The 52 Flybridge follows the same three cabins layout, of the more sleek sister plus the added bonus of a second helm, and extra entertainment area up top.  The flybridge is reached via a semi-moulded stair case to starboard in the cockpit.  Up top is a central helm seat with full controls in front, L-shaped settee to port side, and a wet bar to starboard.  A central mast radar arch allows for various navigation system antennas to be installed neatly.  Power is again trusted to twin 600hp Cummins engines, with ZF Zeus pod drives.

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Belize 52 Hardtop

Launched in the end of the past Summer 2011, is the Belize 52 Hardtop.  The first model of this Australian company, designed by Wes Moxey and Lee Dillon and contracted to built by known Taiwan firm builder Kha Shing.  A Flybridge version second model should follow, and Belize says it has contract for nine 52 builds.  The interior offers a modern plan, of living and galley by the helm up top, and three double cabins below.  Owners stateroom is a full beam midships, and the third cabin features two bunk berths and is located to starboard.  The VIP cabin is located to fore.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp with ZF pods propulsion which give a max speed of 30 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.10 m (52.9ft)

Beam - 5.03 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 18500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2400 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots, 26 cruise

Construction - hand laid moulded fiberglass, solid bottom keel and chines.

Project - Wes Moxey, Lee Dillon

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au