Sharing SECRETS! You won't believe how detailed they are! Riviera staff teach me about production

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2023
  • I've visited around 30 factories now from all across Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Asia, USA and Australia and as an Aussie I am proud to say that if there is a class standard that others could look to follow then this is the company to watch.
    From the bottom to the top the whole team at Riviera (Riv to us Aussies) has a genuine commitment to building a 'Warranty Free Boat'. They really mean it when they say that and the up to 10 days of testing prior to allowing the boats to leave the factory is evident when the final product is delivered to you.
    In my 20 years of selling boats I used to dread the times when I was competiting against a Riv because I knew their sales pitch about having some of the best re-sale and build qiality was true. I would see this in practice myself when I came to selling them second hand and observing through the survey process how well they had stood up to the harsh Aussie climate over time.
    In this video the many staff members I met were more than happy to share all their secrets and teach me a bunch of valuable bits of information on how and why some boats are going to last longer. The answer is it all comes down to spending the extra time and money on the best quality materials in the best facility and produced by the best people! The way they nuture their people to be the best they can be was honestly one of the biggest take aways for me to observe and apprciate.
    This is a long video so it won't be useful for everyone, but if you are seriously considering a Riv or one of their competitors then this will be a valuable use of your time as you're not just buying a boat when it comes to a Riv. Your're actually joining a family.
    Enjoy
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  • @charyuna
    @charyuna 2 місяці тому +1

    Simply world class boats. Love going to the boat shows and seeing and hopping on board these magnificent boats

  • @jadomi2076
    @jadomi2076 Місяць тому +1

    What an awesome company. Great place to work puting out exceptional products.

  • @RudeJags
    @RudeJags 7 місяців тому +6

    Much preferred Dan's tour of Riviera vs another one that's out there. Interesting questions and observations vs. pretending to be dumb! Nice job Dan and keep up the great work.👏

    • @Leosarebetter
      @Leosarebetter 7 місяців тому +1

      "another one that's out there" LOL, they turn my stomach.

    • @RudeJags
      @RudeJags 7 місяців тому

      @@LeosarebetterIndeed, queasy...

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +3

      So Thankyou… but in defence of the other one you’re referring to I actually met them the other day and they are very lovely and genuine. I think they have way more mass market appeal than I do because I tend get more technical and drive every boat so I probably don’t appeal to as many viewers because of that. So I think they are doing an amazing job welcoming new boaters into our passion so I appreciate them for that 🙏
      I do appreciate the kind words so thanks 🙏

  • @jerryo7818
    @jerryo7818 7 місяців тому +4

    Incredible video of one of my favorite boat builders! Thank you!

  • @mikemartin3204
    @mikemartin3204 7 місяців тому +4

    I was hesitant to watch this video because of its length, but the time flew by and it was very educational. Thanks.

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +2

      Awesome I'm happy to hear that! It's not my usual style of video so was hoping to share as much as possible. Riv is doing such a professional job!

  • @davidallen9526
    @davidallen9526 7 місяців тому +8

    Good video providing great information. Nothing like a true real time manufacturing tour. Especially when it comes from a world class builder like Riviera !

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +2

      Appreciate that. Nothing was staged I was literally grabbing people off the floor for a chat and having a yarn. I mostly wanted to understand why their boats last in our crazy sun so much longer.

    • @davidallen9526
      @davidallen9526 7 місяців тому +1

      @@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Good Stuff and hello from St.Louis Missouri USA.

  • @Philipk65
    @Philipk65 7 місяців тому +3

    That was a fantastic video. Always loved Riviera and always knew they were a fantastic boat and your video Dan just proved what I was sure of, thank you.

  • @scottprice8994
    @scottprice8994 3 місяці тому +1

    It is nice to see people who have pride in their work and who are trying to make the best boats they can.

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  3 місяці тому +1

      WIthout a doubt the most professional factory I've visited. And i've seen around 30 factories now since 2007.

  • @keithhughes2104
    @keithhughes2104 7 місяців тому +6

    Fanbloodytastic, watched the nautistyles tour of this factory and now Dan's tour, why would you buy any boat other than a Riviera!

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +1

      I actually got to meet Rico and Victoria last week. They are great people and doing wonders for this industry.

  • @b.bruster1462
    @b.bruster1462 7 місяців тому +2

    Loving you channel Dan. Keep up the great job mate

  • @dennismalcolm6620
    @dennismalcolm6620 7 місяців тому +2

    THEY SURE MAKE QUALITY BOATS!!!..I WOULD BUY ONE IF I COULD AFFORD IT!!!!🎉😊

  • @oldschoolkdx
    @oldschoolkdx 4 місяці тому

    Very detailed, thank you. Will you be doing similar profiles on other builders such as Viking, Pursuit, Grady White, Hatteras, etc….? I hope so. Thanks again.

  • @doverivermedia3937
    @doverivermedia3937 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, that's inspiring ! Put me down for 'night trials' sounds like a blast. Great to see a company nurturing youngsters with engineering & life skills. I remember Rolls Royce aero division sending us all off to Welsh moorlands with just a compass & map for the night. Character building. Great video & insightful 👏... 🇬🇧

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +1

      The boss know's all of their names too. They seriously care and it was so obvoius when you walk up to chat to people (which I did all day). The overnight test with the designers and other team members is one of the smartest things a builder can do. When people get to talk from experience it makes future designs so much better. I have the same approach for my channel which is why I test every boat I film.

    • @doverivermedia3937
      @doverivermedia3937 7 місяців тому +2

      @@BoatLife_DansBoatLife It shows Dan. I'm subscribed to a variety of high profile reviewers. Your videos stand out. You deserve to top them all with the quality & breadth of content you put out ... 🇬🇧

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +1

      @@doverivermedia3937 I appreciate that!

  • @dj-two-timing-timmy
    @dj-two-timing-timmy 7 місяців тому +2

    I know they stay with tried and tested designs, but I’d like to see them incorporate more modern design cues. Combine that with the build quality and they would be onto a winner if they were a bit more bold in their designs.

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому

      So I agree with you. While I love the classic designs and clearly the market does too I just wonder what sort of sales they could generate with an new generation 3600SY with Twin Mercury V12's for example or just something a little more 'out there'. I could also imagine Riv creating a new brand and building long range explore style yachts over 80ft. I reckon they would do such a great job of that! However what they are already doing is clearly working....

  • @scottrippon9565
    @scottrippon9565 7 місяців тому

    Columbia eh Dan? Watch out for those dodgy headphones....... got that girl Cassie into a world of trouble......haha.
    Great video and I did notice that everybody was still at work..... I do hope you mentioned to the design department our desire for the 345 SUV w shaft/v drives and starboard helm w/door..... cheers S

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому

      I did actually! Sounds like the focus for now is bigger boats. I guess the cost of production and labour is only going up so making smaller boats in Australia would be challenging.
      haha and Colombia because the amazing cost of living, weather and beautiful women... i... i mean scenery!! ... not the dodgy headphones lol!

  • @bwatson7586
    @bwatson7586 4 місяці тому

    Lucky Booker

  • @BS-ij5wq
    @BS-ij5wq 7 місяців тому +1

    Dan had to wear shoes!… lol

  • @bendixon2898
    @bendixon2898 7 місяців тому

    Goodonyah

  • @antoncarmoducchi6057
    @antoncarmoducchi6057 7 місяців тому +1

    Dan has a 'home base' in Columbia. ...'nuff said.

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому +1

      Lol... affordable real estate in Colombia.. not what you were thinking haha

    • @vorjay
      @vorjay 4 місяці тому

      @@BoatLife_DansBoatLife are you enjoying the Colombian "coffee" ?

  • @babbauk5536
    @babbauk5536 7 місяців тому +1

    omg i wont one

  • @DriveSafeDon
    @DriveSafeDon 7 місяців тому

    This video is totally incredible and very worth anybody’s time who is interested in buying a yacht there’s only one problem I have you “mates talk weird. Lol
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому

      haha Classic! We think you guys talk weird though lol.... thanks for the feedback. I was hoping to try and show details that a potential owner from the US would want to see. We understand that in Australia as we are generally trying to study US or European builders on the other side of the world.

    • @DriveSafeDon
      @DriveSafeDon 7 місяців тому

      @@BoatLife_DansBoatLife you’re doing a great job love your videos. Also, I would love you to do an ocean Alexander 100 sky lounge with engine room, details
      🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @BoatLife_DansBoatLife
      @BoatLife_DansBoatLife  7 місяців тому

      @@DriveSafeDon So I am in communication with Todd who sells them here in Aus so I will keep trying to get on an Ocean Alexander as I saw many of them in the States and see they have a pretty good reputation.

    • @DriveSafeDon
      @DriveSafeDon 7 місяців тому

      @@BoatLife_DansBoatLife thank you