Practical Luxury That Works at Sea - Riviera 50 SMY Test Drive

More real estate, more capable hull but not too much more to handle and just the right size for many marinas and anchorages around the world. Is this Riviera 50 SMY the perfect upgrade from a 40ft sedan or flybridge style motor yacht? THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mention Code DBL for discounts on Marine Mold Construction - https://ms-marine.eu/ BOAT BUILDERS Publication & feature enquiries https://dansboatlife.com/boat-builders BOAT BUYERS Patreon membership & member benefits https://dansboatlife.com/boat-buyers BOAT OWNERS Join the course waitlist https://dansboatlife.com/courses BRAND: https://www.rivieraaustralia.com/models/50-sports-motor-yacht/ PRICE: https://www.rivieraaustralia.com/contact-us/ WATCH PART 1: https://youtu.be/9zX04y2BhDQ 00:00 Start 01:37 Touch and go docking demonstration in marina pen 09:02 Repositioning to Rottnest Island for sea trials 10:16 Getting on plane and initial speed/fuel consumption testing 14:20 Fast cruising at higher speeds through waves 18:01 Ocean capability discussion and boat comparisons 22:26 Displacement speed testing and no-wake speeds 24:05 Dynamic positioning system and gyro stabilizer demonstration 26:56 Anchoring procedure demonstration 27:16 Final boat evaluation and owner-operator suitability assessment