From working in tourism sales and marketing in Tropical North Queensland, I made a huge step into the world of yachting as a professional crew member, taking on most roles on yachts possible, and becoming a pretty decent cook, and a captain along the way.
Stepping shoreside, I am continuing to work in yachting and exploring other aspects of the industry, focussing on sales, business development and brand management.
Join me for walkthrough videos of our new and pre-owned yachts and other fun stuff I share along the way.
According to this article, the range extends out to 2433 NM at 6.6kts. The range and speeds are covered comprehensively. The Galapogas to the Marquesas is around 3000NM so technically no, you couldn't 'cross' the Pacific. However, I have heard of several owners of Riviera yachts cruising the Pacific Islands from Australia taking shorter hops. Passage planning would be very important, I'd suggest... www.powerandmotoryacht.com/boats/tested-belize-66-sedan
Hi Sean! I'm hoping (given my outrageously expensive microphones) that the audio is down to operator error! Make no mistake about it, my production quality has a way to come... 🤷♀😉
HI Mike! So sorry for the delay in responding; I've started on numerous occasions and been distracted every time! The brand of the boat is an Explorer, the model is the 62, and they plan on building a 92. I'll add a link in below that speaks to many of the yacht's safety inclusions (and they're pretty impressive for a yacht of this size) however with a range of around 800NM (this is from the website - tests have shown higher) in slow-cruising mode, this is not a yacht you're going to take across the 'pond'. I'll link the safety page from the website below which I hope you'll find interesting!
I don’t think anyone’s under the misapprehension that you cross the Atlantic or head to Antarctica on her, but it would be a great boat to bomb over to the Bahamas on. I don’t disagree however that the open spaces would make this an amazing day boat and perfect for day charters. Guests would love that party deck, right?
I like the aesthetic design. But how can it be an "explorer" yacht when it only has 2800l of fuel? The only thing it can explore is its way to the next fuel dock now I know there is no actual definition, but you would think at least transatlantic range to be called an explorer, say 2800-3000 nm range as a minimum.
Explorer is the brand name. You certainly have a point Jeff, however, there's no denying that this mini-expedition yacht genre is growing. I tend to refer to them as contemporary trawler styles, and at trawler speeds, she has a pretty decent range, if not trans-Atlantic.
Thanks Dave! It's a little off-brand, but was an amazing experience in 2022. Look out for some new boat videos coming up soon too. New year, new me, and all that... 😉
Hi Dave! It's going great, although I can't lie, I miss playing on the boats a bit. 🤷♀I'll get back to walkthroughs sometime though. Boats is a funny kind of addiction, no? 😉
Hi Dave! Have headed in a slightly different direction at the moment, and been totally ties up with that! Will share an interesting brand video and some explanation! 😉
Everything you need nothing you dont......best comment since I heard buy the boat you need not the one you want. I am guessing this is a Florida boat through and through thanks for sharing
I agree as I think did the entire world after 2020! Getting away just with family or loved ones (sometimes there's a crossover there 😉) is the best! Have a great weekend Dave!
This was the Roscioli Yachting Center, the home of the OneWater Yacht Group in Fort Lauderdale. They have covered slips for yachts significantly larger in fact, and you now find more like it around the area. I'll admit, it blew me away when I first came here...
Why do I have a feeling the designers of these Absolute Yachts went nuts at IKEA? The fit & finish on the Horizon FD series is much nicer in my opinion.
Riviera produce some beautiful boats, i always love there design of the helm station.. You mentioned Sunseeker, nice boats, BUT the most horrendous helm stations.. Great walk through, great work Lou..
