Riviera Europe

Riviera Europe is an independent boatyard dedicated to the design, construction, restoration, and maintenance of contemporary wooden motorboats.

Production operates on a full-cycle in-house model, covering every core stage from initial design development and the preparation of technical documentation to hull construction, woodworking, onboard system installation, surface finishing, and final assembly. Maintaining all manufacturing operations under one roof provides direct quality control across every phase of the build.

The hulls rely on structural wood-composite engineering rather than purely decorative timber work. Marine plywood forms the core structure, paired with mahogany plywood on the outer hull finish and reinforced with fibreglass and epoxy resins. Below the waterline, surfaces are treated with specialised primers and protective coatings, while visible exterior and interior wood receives multiple coats of marine varnish.

Propulsion systems center on inboard engines coupled with waterjet drives. Removing the exposed propeller beneath the hull creates a clean underwater profile, achieves a shallow draught, and improves low-speed manoeuvrability. This drivetrain configuration also lowers the risk of mechanical damage when navigating shallow waters.

Production runs remain limited, with the natural grain variations of mahogany giving each hull distinct visual characteristics. Beyond building new motorboats, the company provides ongoing maintenance, long-term care, and full restoration services to support boats throughout an extended service life.