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Interview with Riviera Australia Owner Rodney Longhurst

by Mark Jardine 27 May 2023 01:25 BST
Riviera Australia Owner Rodney Longhurst © Riviera Australia

Mark Jardine spoke to Rodney Longhurst, the Owner of Riviera Australia, in the AIMEX Garden at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023.

At the opening of the show, Riviera held the world premiere of the new 585 SUV and announced the exceptional new 58 Sports Motor Yacht that will premiere in late 2023.

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