Whatever Bytes is a 2022 Riviera 505 SUV that was custom ordered and upgraded to be the perfect 50 foot cruising and fishing yacht. The original owners have cruised and fished the Bahamas extensively. They also completed the great loop. Now they are ready for new adventures, so it's time to let another enjoy this beautiful cruising and fishing machine. The Seller has extensive and detailed service records.
Boat Overview
Whatever Bytes is a 2022 Riviera 505 SUV that has been custom ordered and upgraded to serve as the ideal 50-foot cruising and fishing yacht. The original owners have extensively cruised and fished in the Bahamas and completed the Great Loop. They are now ready for new adventures, making it the perfect time for someone else to enjoy this beautiful cruising and fishing machine. The seller possesses extensive and detailed service records. The total invoices for maintenance and upgrades exceed $300,000.00. If you wish to save hundreds of thousands compared to ordering a new boat, avoid additional expenses on upgrades, bypass lengthy wait times for construction, and acquire a like-new, turn-key yacht, Whatever Bytes is the yacht for you. This yacht is in beautiful condition and ready for your next adventure.
Performance
The 505 SUV is a smooth-running and sea-taming yacht that quickly comes up on plane with minimal bow rise. Once on plane, it runs flat and true, thanks to its perfectly balanced hull, keel, and the abundant power provided by the Volvo IPS 950's. With a cruise speed between 28-30 knots and a top speed of approximately 34 knots, the SUV will swiftly take you to your destination. The layout features 3 staterooms and 2 heads, with a spacious mid-ship master cabin that is sure to impress. The 505 SUV is a popular choice in the Riviera model line. Come see why.
Factory Installed Additional Options
Engines
- Twin Diesel - Volvo D11 IPS 950 (533kw/725hp)
- 1 x twin lever electronic control (helm)
- 2 x joysticks (one at helm, one at cockpit)
- Volvo DPS (Dynamic Positioning System)
- Autopilot
- Low speed mode
- Volvo Penta IPS propulsion units (x2)
- Line cutters between props
- Propellers x 4, 1 x nibral four blade and 1 x nibral three blade counter rotating, port and starboard
- Volvo active corrosion protection (ACP) system
- Volvo Interceptor System with manual controls to helm
- Auto Trim and List to Volvo Interceptor System
General Specifications
- S/S Ultra 27kg Anchor, 50m Chain/10mm
Mechanical
- Fuel separators
- Generator, DUAL to main engines
- Secondary fresh water pump (switched independently as back-up)
Electrical
- Generator upgrade to 21.5kW/60Hz
- Saloon Airconditioning - Upgrade to Gulf Package, includes heat
- High pressure water cleaner system engine room plumbed to bow and cockpit with 1 x (10mtr) non marking hose and spray wand
- Wireless remote for Glendinning Cablemaster
Electronics
- Czone - Con (includes programming and Wi-Fi interface, does not include iPad)
- 2 x 16" Glass Bridge 8616 inc GPS & GRID controller
Cockpit
- Rod holders in cockpit coaming (x 4) - bolted in, heavy duty stainless steel
- Live Bait tank - Convert storage bin to a live bait tank unit, including pick up circulating pump, window and light
- Teak laid, mezzanine and mezzanine steps
- Cockpit - Quarter Panel clears in plexiglass
Swim Platform
- Hydraulic lift swim platform GRP
- Swim Platform Rail Enclosure - 4 x removable U shaped stainless steel rails including mid rail and additional sockets to stow at transom while not in use (1 x port, 1 x stbd, 2 x aft)
Galley
- Dishwasher (drawer) to galley (in lieu of pot drawer)
- Drinking water
Companionway
- Washer and Dryer machines (premium brand) stacked in the companionway
Timber Fitout
- Timber - Walnut interior including high gloss
Interior Colour Selections
- Solid Surface benchtop colour - As galley, heads
- Saloon/Galley, stairs to and including lower landing area
- Carpet colour
- Saloon - Upholstery to Lounges - Leather & Sunbrella
- Saloon roller blinds to sides and rear bulkhead (manual)
- Lower stateroom/s porthole roller blinds (manual)
- Upgraded carpet
Interior Packages
- Soft Furnishing Package (includes linen, pillows, bedcovers and scatter cushions)
- Galleyware Package (32pce Cutlery set, 32pce Dinner set, 2 x Kitchen towels, Tumblers - 8 x Medium & 8 x Large, 8 x Wine Glasses, 8 x Champagne Flutes, Salad Bowl & Salad Servers)
- Bathware Package (4 x Beach Towels, 8 x Bath Towels, 3 x Hand Towels, 3 x Face Towels, 3 x Bath Mats & Bathware accessories)
- Mattress Protectors (2 x Queens, 2 x Singles)
- Additional Fitted Sheet Set - (2 x Queens, 2 x Singles)
Exterior Colour Selections
- Boot and Pin stripe the same colour
- White Hull Colour Standard
- Fender Covers with R Logo x 4 (Black)
- Saloon side window covers, in Black Breezeway
- Mezzanine rear enclosure in clear strataglass, 1 piece from mezzanine side glass to the aft corners, 2 removable/roll up panels to aft section, 1 x either side of roll up entry door (removes included plexiglass quarter panel clears)
Rear Awning (Cockpit)
- Half rear cockpit awning (800mm from aft of hardtop), including steel frame and acrylic canvas cover. Items: Seamark Cadet Grey
Volvo (IPS Only)
- Auto Pilot - Volvo Auto Pilot integrated into Glass Bridge
Electronics Price List - Garmin
- 2 x 17" Glass Bridge 8617 inc GPS & GRID controller
- Sounder/Transducer ClearVu/SideVu Garmin GSD 25 CHIRP sounder with GT51M-THP ClearVu SideVu 500W and traditional 600W transducer
- GMR Fantom CHIRP 54 Open Array Radar Seaview mount 72nm
- Garmin AIS 800 Transceiver including GA 38 GPS/GLONASS Antenna - Receive and transmit AIS with internal VHF aerial splitter
- Garmin GMI 20 Multifunction Display with Garmin NMEA 2000 Intelliducer for depth and temp
Lighting
- Underwater Lighting (3 x Transom Lights) Lumitec SeaBlaze X Full Colour Spectrum
- Aft Awning Flood Lighting (2 Lights) Lumitec Caprera LT (Milestone 1)
- Foredeck Lighting (5 each side)
Outlets
- Dual 12V 40A heavy-duty plug and socket (1 x port and 1 x stbd aft cockpit) (suitable for electric reels and downriggers)
Cameras
- Engine Room Camera - Garmin GC 200 IP Dome Camera (Infra Red)
- Cockpit Camera - Garmin GC 200 IP Dome Camera (Infra Red)
- Awning Camera Mounted to Stainless Rail
- Anchor Camera
- Thermal - (Raymarine/FLIR) M232 Thermal Camera (320 x 240) with tilt/pan and JCU controller
Watermakers
- Watermaker Model: Blue Water Express XT 600
- Capacity - Litres.Hr: 95
- Filters: Commercial
- Note: Includes control panel to saloon
Sat TV
- Dual Mount (Required all models when only 1 Sat dome is selected)
- Open array Radar and Sat TV dome dual mount (Satellite TV Systems)
Forward Deck
- No forward deck option - std storage bins x 2
Custom Factory Installed Options
- GMI20 to be installed in the Master Cabin
- UHD7 North America Sat TV
- TV6 Dummy Dome
- Master Cabin Chaise Upholstery - LINEN LEATHER
- Prep for SAT TV to be installed on both TVs - Saloon & Master
- Aftermarket to supply and fit Bauer Junior II Compressor - 2.2KW, 1 Phase, 225 BAR, P21 with one fill hose, auto drains, auto stop. Rubber mounted powder coated frame. Fitted in engine room starboard side aft of water tank with the bottle fill point in the transom locker starboard side. Switched through C Zone
- Spares included: P21 STD triplex cartridge - replaced every 10 hours or 6 months, Bauer synthetic compressor oil, 1L SPZ900 blue label wedge belt
- Rocket launchers to hold 4 rods on each side of the superstructure
- Add Seakeeper 9 Gyro with remote mounted controls at main helm
Aftermarket Upgrades
Boat Upgrades
- Rod holders
- Ice chipper to fish box
- 3KW transducer and upgraded sounder box
- Fish station added in back
- Shelves in twin cabin
- New manifolds and descaling system for air conditioning
- Electa-Sea Clear line for air conditioning
- Additional chain and road added
- Storage strap connectors added in engine room
- Custom steel sea keeper, top with gas can holder
- Custom bucket holders
- Custom scuba tank holders
- Custom white out screen for windshield
- Starlink added to boat
- Upgraded boat network
