Rio Yachts Grand Style Edition: Where Performance Meets Presence

To mark 65 years of craftsmanship, Rio Yachts has launched the Le Mans 50 and Le Mans 45 Grand Style Edition, which builds on the success of the iconic Daytona line. The Le Mans range represents a refined evolution that balances power, comfort, and unmistakable Italian design.

What Is the Rio Yachts Grand Style Edition?

The Rio Yachts Grand Style edition is a premium package that not only enhances the aesthetics of the boat but also the onboard experience.

This upgrade includes a full metallic paint finish across the fibreglass surfaces. In recent years, there has been an increase in popularity, creating a dynamic, ever-changing visual effect depending on the light. Additionally, to pair with this striking paint job, it is paired with a glossy black hardtop, giving this boat a sleek and stylish look. These are then paired with a Flexiteek synthetic deck that perfectly complements the metallic paint finish and black hardtop.

These upgrades are not only aesthetic, but this boat has also been fitted with underwater lights, which at night will create not only a spectacular ambience but also provide increased visibility to help you navigate on and off the dock after dark. Additionally, on board the Flexiteek deck is paired with courtesy lights, not only making the walkways safer as you navigate between the stern and bow, but it also provides the perfect atmosphere for relaxing in the evenings.

On top of all these upgrades, the final addition makes relaxing during those hot days even better, fitted with Arab awnings at both the stern and bow, providing needed shade. These beautiful awnings are supported by stylish carbon poles and allow for quick and easy deployment and storing due to the dedicated side housings.

Each upgrade works together to create an immersive onboard experience for those on board.

Why Flexiteek Matters

The Grand Style edition delivers a deck that not only fits its aesthetics but also performs season after season. The Flexiteek deck provides the look of a teak deck but without the constant upkeep, giving you more time to enjoy the water. Flexiteek will also keep your boat looking perfect year after year. All Flexiteek decks are manufactured using vinyl welding techniques, making the joints stronger than those using glue. The surface is extremely hard-wearing, UV stable and is also completely re-sandable should you ever need. Flexiteek is a proven technology with original decks now over 25 years old and still looking beautiful.

Flexiteek 3 cools up to 30% faster than alternative decking solutions, but it also provides anti-slip properties, providing safer movement onboard. Combined with integrated lighting, it creates a clean, cohesive deck that performs as well as it looks.

Le Mans Grand Style Edition

The Grand Style Edition elevates the Le Mans range with a sharper focus on space, flow, and onboard experience. Available in two models, the Le Mans 50 and the Le Mans 45, it is a refined take on modern walkaround design, where every detail is considered to enhance both comfort and usability at sea.

Le Mans 50: Space Without Compromise

At 15 metres, the Le Mans 50 is designed to maximise onboard living. This boat provides a balance between generous social areas and practical living, creating a yacht that feels equally suited to long days cruising as it does to entertaining at anchor.

The cockpit is fully transformable with the side terraces opening out, extending the living space, and increasing the usable deck space. This boat also has a large stern sunbed which sits above the tender garage, optimising the space to but functional without sacrificing relaxation.

At the heart of the boat, the open-air galley acts as a natural hub, linking indoor and outdoor spaces and encouraging a seamless social flow. Below deck, two well-appointed cabins and two bathrooms offer a bright, flexible layout that feels far more expansive than you’d expect.

Everything about the Le Mans 50 is designed to move effortlessly between cruising, hosting, and unwinding without having to compromise.

Le Mans 45: Compact, Capable, Connected

The Le Mans 45 brings the same Grand Style philosophy into a more compact 13-metre platform, without losing the essence of what makes the range stand out.

Its expandable cockpit, complete with folding balconies, creates a dynamic space that adapts to how you use it whether that’s relaxed family cruising or entertaining guests. Modular seating allows for multiple configurations, giving owners the flexibility to tailor the layout to the moment.

The design maintains a strong connection from stern to bow, with an open, uninterrupted flow that enhances both movement and visibility onboard. Below deck, two cabins and a smartly configured interior ensure comfort and practicality are never compromised.

For those seeking a yacht that delivers performance, versatility, and considered design in a slightly smaller footprint, the Le Mans 45 offers a compelling balance.

The Bottom Line

The Le Mans 50 and Le Mans 45 Grand Style Editions are more than just a celebration of 65 years of Rio Yachts; they’re a clear statement of where modern yacht design is heading. By combining bold aesthetics with practical innovation, the Grand Style package enhances every aspect of life onboard, from first impressions at the dock to long days out on the water and evenings at anchor.

With intelligent layouts, immersive lighting, and carefully considered features throughout, both models deliver a seamless balance between performance, comfort, and usability. Paired with the proven durability and low-maintenance benefits of Flexiteek, the result is a deck and design that not only looks exceptional and is built to last.

Whether you’re drawn to the expansive versatility of the Le Mans 50 or the refined efficiency of the Le Mans 45, the Grand Style Edition offers a cohesive, elevated experience, one that reflects the heritage of Rio Yachts while embracing the expectations of today’s boaters.

Written by Emily Norman