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The roots of classic Riva yachts go right back to 1842, when a young Pietro Riva began repairing and building yachts on Lake Iseo in northern Italy. But it was his great-grandson, the legendary Carlo Riva , who had the vision to create a range of wooden-hulled speedboats that were to become the epitome of the jet-set era of the 1950s and 1960s.

Carlo Riva was inspired by the products of the American yacht builder Chris-Craft, for which he was an agent, and he used Chris-Craft and Chrysler engines in his classic Riva yachts. We trace the history of the most popular classic Rivas, and round up a few of the most memorable Rivas of all time…

The first twin-engine classic range Riva yacht was the Tritone, in build from 1950-1966. While 221 of the standard Tritone version were delivered, far fewer of the far more desired Super Tritone came into being, with only 21 hitting the water. At nearly eight metres LOA, the Super Tritone was a long, powerful version of Riva’s Tritone, its biggest thus far. The Super Tritone is valued at €200,000-€300,000.

Tritone Special

Riva owners may commonly have been rich and famous, but it was rare to get special treatment; however, Carlo Riva broke his rule in the case of the Como industrialist, champion sailor and Riva patron, Achille Roncoroni. In 1960, Roncoroni persuaded the company to build him a one-off version of the Tritone Special model classic Riva yacht. He wanted the best, fastest and largest Riva ever. What he got was an 8.3 metre wood-clad wonder powered by two high-performance, marinised Cadillac Eldorado V8 engines, each producing 325hp to push the boat to a stunning 60mph. The unique interior had red, white and blue front seats that could be laid flat to let occupants sunbathe away from prying eyes. The dashboard featured sparkling, chrome bezel instruments befitting the Cadillac-powered Special.

Roncoroni used the boat,  Ribot III , mostly on Como, and kept her until 1970 before selling her on to the second owner who has owned this classic Riva ever since. And, true to his word, Carlo Riva ensured  Ribot III  remained a one-off, even turning down a request for a similar craft from King Hussein of Jordan.

The original Riva Aquarama line was delivered from 1962 to 1972. This included first classic Riva Aquarama yacht, of which 288 were sold, and the Super Aquarama, with 203 splashing. The Aquarama Special then emerged, running from 1972 to 1996 with 278 boats built.

The most expensive classic Riva ever built was probably an Aquarama, which crossed the block at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, back in 2011, for an impressive $975,000. Bidders from around the world competed to own the boat, which was considered extra special, because it was the last of the original, wooden-hulled Rivas to be sold to the public. Hull No 774 was completed in 1996 and delivered new to the founding family of the giant Sony Corporation on 23 December 1998.

Surely the ultimate Christmas present, it was one of six “End of the Era” commemorative editions produced. Its owners, however, clocked up fewer than 20 hours aboard her in 12 years, with their most ambitious voyage being a return trip across Lake Garda for lunch.

The Riva Junior was the late 1960s replacement for the basic Riva Florida. At 5.6 metres, the classic Riva yacht model Junior found fame as the choice of the celebrity set such as Brigitte Bardot and Peter Sellers. The Riva Junior is valued at €30,000-€40,000.

Despite the move into fibreglass — and now superyacht-size yachts even — Riva’s current owner, the Ferretti Group, is still passionate about preserving the essence of classic Riva yachts in its new runabouts. In 2001, a year after Ferretti Group purchased Riva, the Aquariva was launched. This 11-metre yacht was specifically designed as a successor to the inimitable Aquarama. Though built in GRP, her sweet exterior lines and wood detail harken back to the days of a bygone era when the first classic Rivas plied the waters.

Launched in June 2016, the Rivamare is the newest addition to the Riva collection. Despite her effortlessly classic styling, the 11.88 metre Rivamare is packed with modern technology, such as underwater lighting, air conditioning, an electro-hydraulic bimini shade and a Seakeeper NG5 stabiliser.

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The Riva shipyard was established in 1842 on Lake Iseo in Sarnico in Italy. A devastating storm severely damaged a large number of boats of local fishermen and prompted the young and newly-arrived boat builder Pietro Riva to offer help, working wonders in rebuilding and repairing most of the boats.

This was the beginning of the Riva Yachts legend and that of its founder. The first boats, which were characterized by style and personality, were developed and the brand quickly gained respect and recognition. Between 1920 and 1930, Serafino Riva, Pietro’s grandson, focused on power boating and produced racing boats that won prizes in national and international competitions.

1949 Serafino´s oldest son, Carlo Riva, took over the shipyard and started to build yachts in reference to American Chris Craft open style yachts. Carlo was driven by boundless passion for boats and his family business since he was a child. Riva by then had become the synonym of elegance, status and perfection and its unique yachts an object of desire for aristocrats and celebrities.

In September 1969 Carlo Riva sold the shipyard, maintaining his role of general manager from which he resigned in 1971, putting in place his brother-in-law, Gino Gervasoni. In 2000 the Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group took over Riva, carrying on the legacy of Pietro Riva following his vision.

The classic Riva Yachts consisted of the elegant wooden hull with seamless, deep red mahogany planking. Plenty of chrome, panoramic windows, a classic dashboard with white steering wheel, white leather armchairs and a padded reclining area are classic design features. Today, Riva continues to offer high-quality pleasure crafts and luxury yachts in various sizes with hulls made from fiberglass.

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Riva 54 Metri

Drawing inspiration from the existing Riva fleet members but differing from its predecessor, the Riva 54 Metri yacht features softer lines.

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I'd love to take a cruise on her," said Carlo Riva upon seeing the first renderings of the Riva 50 Metri mega yacht.

Riva 130 Bellissima

Riva 130 Bellissima is the first planing flybridge in the range to extend across three real decks, with a full-wide-body design.

Riva 110 Dolcevita

The Riva 110 Dolcevita is a fiberglass masterpiece, a genuine work of art encapsulating the essence of "la dolce vita".

Riva 102 Corsaro Super

The Riva 102 Corsaro Super confirms Riva's exceptional creative vitality and unmatched style on the occasion of the brand's 180th anniversary.

Riva 90 Argo

Introduced at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show the 90-foot yacht was an addition to the new-generation Riva flybridge range.

Riva 88 Florida

With the Riva 88 Florida and its convertible Hard Top the shipyard aims to cater not only to the beauty but also to the functionality of this Open yacht.

Riva 88 Folgore

The Riva 88 Folgore distinguishes itself in the Sportfly range with its powerful and revolutionary, sci-fi-inspired design

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Known for its rich Italian heritage, Riva Yacht is the shipyard behind some of the industry’s most iconic pleasure vessel series, including the Riva Aquarama and the 110′ Dolcevita. Established in 1842 by Pietro Riva, Riva first began making commercial boats before switching to pleasure boats in the 1920s.

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Acquired by Ferretti Group in 2000, Riva offers a broad range of high-quality yachts, ranging in size from 8 metres to 50 metres in length. Solidifying its reputation as one of the leaders in the nautical markets, the shipyard continues to effortlessly blend its Italian craftsmanship and traditions with innovation and cutting-edge technology. With over 175 years of experience under its belt, Riva has been building larger Riva yachts for sale and superyachts for sale such as 100’ Corsaro and the Riva 50METRI featuring its unique Italian pedigree.

Riva 76 Perseo

The perfect sports flybridge pocket yacht for cruising between spectacle destinations in style, the 88′ Domino from Italian shipyard Riva is a feat of design and high performance.

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The 66-foot Ribelle is the pinnacle of Riva’s sport flybridge range and a fitting tribute to the shipyard’s storied history. The 66-foot Ribelle yacht is distinguished by its sophisticated appearance and exhilarating combination of high performance, speed, and technical innovations.

Riva 56 Rivale

Riva’s 56-foot Rivale sporty open cruiser is a standout model since it exemplifies the brand’s signature style. She is the fruit of an ongoing partnership between the Italian design yard Officina Italian Design and the engineering division of the Ferretti Group, and she brings together the greatest features of both companies in a single, stylish package.

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The latest addition to Riva’s flybridge series and the yard’s flagship fibreglass model, the 110′ Dolcevita is a true masterpiece in every sense.

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A sleek and elegant flybridge, the Riva 100′ Corsaro effortlessly combines speed, high performance and comfort in one.

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An open yacht that truly captures the Italian spirit, the Rivarama Super from the Italian shipyard Riva is the ideal motor yacht for those searching for adventure.

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No-one has ever done a better job of making timeless works of art out of mahogany. But there's more to the best Riva boats than just woodworking

Decades after Riva stopped making wooden boats, no-one has ever done a better job of making timeless works of art out of mahogany. But there always was much more to the legendary boatyard than its woodworking skills.

Power, performance and gorgeous looks have always been as crucial to the Riva boat offering as impeccably grain-matched dowels and 12 coats of varnish. And the yard has built some absolute classic motor boats in fibreglass too.

With a history that stretches back into another century, choosing just ten of the best Riva boats to write about is a tricky task but here are my personal favourites from oldest to newest.

Are Riva boats still being built?

For those with only a passing interest in motor boats the name Riva probably conjures up images of the classic Italian styled all-wood muscle boat, cruising on the waters of Lake Como.

But the desirable marque has continued to make motor yachts for many years, often at the forefront of innovation, with new sportsfly and flybridge models being built today – and a number of new more traditionally-styled open boat options too.

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Ronzino. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Ronzino – built 1935

If Carlo Riva gave the boatyard the iconic status that we still acknowledge today, it was his father Serafino’s passion for racing hydroplanes that set the ball rolling, back in the 1920s.

Motor boats like the victorious Ronzino, built for Count Metello Rossi, shone the limelight on the Riva brand for the very first time, and set the stage for the famous high-performance runabouts that followed.

Fifteen feet long and powered by an inboard four-cylinder, 145hp, 1.5-litre BPM petrol engine, this Riva boat was built of double-skinned aviation plywood on oak formers.

Riva Tritone. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva Tritone – built 1950

Twin-engined and more than 26ft long, the Tritone was a muscleboat before the word had been invented.

The earliest examples sported 177hp engines and had a top speed of 45 knots but the 16-year course of its 258-unit production saw the Tritone grow slightly longer and a lot more powerful, culminating in the Cadillac model with its pair of 320hp V8s.

With a less voluptuous appearance than the fabled Aquarama, which shared its hull, this motor boat is still regarded by many aficionados as the quintessential wooden Riva – powerful, authoritative and effortlessly elegant.

Riva Bertram25 Sport Fisherman. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva Bertram 25 Sport Fisherman – built 1970

In 1970 both Riva and Bertram found themselves owned by the Whittaker Corporation.

The synergies weren’t immediately obvious but Carlo Riva knew he had to get into fibreglass boatbuilding and Dick Bertram’s boats had an unequalled reputation for high-speed seakeeping thanks to their race-proven deep-V hulls.

Carlo’s decision to bring a 25 over to Sarnico to fit out as a Mediterranean luxury weekender, with an elevated finish, plenty of interior wood, and a more versatile cockpit design, was a great move and became an instant classic.

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Riva 2000. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva 2000 – built 1973

Design legend Sonny Levi was not just a superb naval architect and brilliant engineer, he also drew some of the best-looking boats of his era.

When Riva asked him to design a triple-engined sportscruiser powered by his innovative surface drive system, the result was destined to be something special.

The 37ft, two-berth Riva 2000 packed 1,050 horsepower in a 20-degree deep-V hull, and could reach 53 knots fully loaded.

It inspired boatyards on both sides of the Atlantic to up their game, and still turns heads today, 40 years later.

River Rudy. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva Rudy – built 1972

Small, fast, fun and gorgeous to look at, the 19ft Rudy speedboat was Riva’s first in-house GRP project, its hull mould taken off a wooden Riva Junior.

With a single 190hp four-cylinder petrol engine and shaft drive, it made an ideal yacht tender, ski-boat or fun runabout, while its stylish looks, 36-knot top speed and big aft sunbed offered all the advantages of the wooden boats without the maintenance headaches.

Riva 50 Superamerica. Photo: Riva 50 SuperAmerica

Riva 50 Superamerica – built 1981

In the days when the London Boat Show was squashed into the original 1930s Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre, the biggest boat on display was often the 50ft Riva Superamerica shown by Lewis Marine, behind a red rope and guarded by a uniformed commissionaire.

British boatbuilders at the time had nothing to match it, but as well as picking up some valuable marketing tips, they also saw just how cool and desirable a big flybridge yacht could be.

It took a while, but when Fairline’s 50 came out in 1986 it represented a huge step for UK boatbuilding – its two-tone gelcoat a conscious homage to its Italian inspiration.

Riva Ferrari 32 – built 1988

Early Riva boats sported engines from Chris-Craft and there was at least one Lamborghini-powered Aquarama.

The shipyard was never shy of collaborations with big brands and in the world of high-octane luxury, the Riva Ferrari is top of the list.

So although it’s a shame it didn’t have Ferrari engines, the Riva Ferrari’s twin 390hp BPM V8s with surface drives still pushed it to 53 knots, and it was designed using Ferrari’s CAD software, an idea as advanced for the time as the carbon fibre used for the radar arch.

Only 40 Riva Ferrari 32s were built.

Riva Aquariva. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva Aquariva – built 2000

In 1998 Riva was owned by Vickers and wooden boat manufacture had been halted two years before. The yard was floundering, but Stephen Julius, a canny entrepreneur, understood the problem, and the brand.

The result was the Aquariva, 33ft of perfectly proportioned dayboat with all the quality of its predecessors, but in fibreglass.

It paved the way for Riva’s motor boat future, and when Julius sold up in 2000, Ferretti simply had to keep going on the same path.

Riva 76 Perseo. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva 76 Perseo – built 2015

Given Riva’s indelible association with fast, open sports machines, it’s easy to forget how pioneering the yard has also been when it comes to the more sensible world of flybridge cruising boats.

And dazzled by the pure allure of the 76 Perseo you might be forgiven for not noticing that it too has an upper helm station, and seating up there for ten – not forgetting the spacious deck saloon and four sleeping cabins down below.

Sensible, however, it isn’t – the Perseo packs up to 3,600hp and can blast along at close to 40 knots.

Riva Rivamarie. Photo: Motor Boat & Yachting

Riva Rivamare – built 2016

The old Riva boat spirit is alive and well in the 39ft Rivamare, a fibreglass reimagining of the legendary Aquarama, complete with a powerful flared bow, wraparound windscreen, sculpted stern and a central walkway up through the sunbed.

Times have changed, though, so it also offers a modern medium-V hull, twin 400hp Volvos on Duoprop drives, a practical galley, air-conditioning and a gyro stabiliser.

But it remains an old-school open boat, without even a radar mast, and it goes as good as it looks.

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The story of classic Riva yachts go right back to 1842 , when a young Pietro Riva began repairing and building yachts on Lake Iseo in northern Italy. But it was his great-grandson, the legendary  Carlo Riva , who had the vision to create a range of wooden-hulled speedboats that were to become the epitome of the jet-set era of the 1950s and 1960s.

Carlo Riva was inspired by the products of the American yacht builder Chris-Craft, for which he was an agent, and he used Chris-Craft and Chrysler engines in his classic Riva yachts. We trace the history of the most popular classic Rivas, and round up a few of the most memorable Rivas of all time…

This sporty Riva classic yacht was equally well suited for a day of sunbathing or watersports.

Featuring a large, sunken sun deck and often seen towing water-skiers, this sporty Riva classic yacht was equally well suited for a day of sunbathing or watersports. The Riva Florida is propelled by a single engine and ranged from 5.59 metres to 6.27 metres in her Super Florida size. Though she was built in Italy, like her brethren, her sun-loving demeanour earned her the moniker of the US “Sunshine State” and was named after Florida as at the time it was the place most closely linked with the sport of waterskiing. In her time in build, 426 Florida Rivas were delivered, including 711 of the bigger and more powerful Super Florida models.

Only one left from 40 boats

Corsaro (1946-55): Only one yacht is thought to survive from the 40-strong pack of the first range of classic Riva yachts. The two-seater Corsaro Riva series was designed by Carlo Riva, based on the AR Sport motor boat. Production started on 1950, and the series ranged in length from 4.8 to 5.65 metres LOA and she was fitted with various engines.

Perhaps the best-known by sight classic Riva yacht.

Certainly one of the most popular, is the Ariston, which was built for nearly 25 years. The single-engine Ariston measures 6.7 meters and features a distinctive rounded stern and wooden sax board. There were 823 Riva Ariston yachts built and another 189 Super Aristons delivered.

The first twin-engine classic Riva yacht

The first twin-engine classic range Riva yacht was the Tritone, in build from 1950-1966. While 221 of the standard Tritone version were delivered, far fewer of the far more desired Super Tritone came into being, with only 21 hitting the water. At nearly eight metres LOA, the Super Tritone was a long, powerful version of Riva’s Tritone, its biggest thus far. The Super Tritone is valued at €200,000-€300,000.

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The rarest Riva speedboat

Riva owners may commonly have been rich and famous, but it was rare to get special treatment; however, Carlo Riva broke his rule in the case of the Como industrialist, champion sailor and Riva patron, Achille Roncoroni. In 1960, Roncoroni persuaded the company to build him a one-off version of the Tritone Special model classic Riva yacht. He wanted the best, fastest and largest Riva ever. What he got was an 8.3 metre wood-clad wonder powered by two high-performance, marinised Cadillac Eldorado V8 engines, each producing 325hp to push the boat to a stunning 60mph. The unique interior had red, white and blue front seats that could be laid flat to let occupants sunbathe away from prying eyes. The dashboard featured sparkling, chrome bezel instruments befitting the Cadillac-powered Special.

Roncoroni used the boat,  Ribot III , mostly on Como, and kept her until 1970 before selling her on to the second owner who has owned this classic Riva ever since. And, true to his word, Carlo Riva ensured  Ribot III  remained a one-off, even turning down a request for a similar craft from King Hussein of Jordan.

The most expensive classic Riva yacht

The original Riva Aquarama line was delivered from 1962 to 1972. This included first classic Riva Aquarama yacht, of which 288 were sold, and the Super Aquarama, with 203 splashing. The Aquarama Special then emerged, running from 1972 to 1996 with 278 boats built.

The most expensive classic Riva ever built was probably an Aquarama, which crossed the block at Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, back in 2011, for an impressive $975,000. Bidders from around the world competed to own the boat, which was considered extra special, because it was the last of the original, wooden-hulled Rivas to be sold to the public. Hull No 774 was completed in 1996 and delivered new to the founding family of the giant Sony Corporation on 23 December 1998.

Surely the ultimate Christmas present, it was one of six “End of the Era” commemorative editions produced. Its owners, however, clocked up fewer than 20 hours aboard her in 12 years, with their most ambitious voyage being a return trip across Lake Garda for lunch.

The celebrity’s choice of Riva

The Riva Junior was the late 1960s replacement for the basic Riva Florida. At 5.6 metres, the classic Riva yacht model Junior found fame as the choice of the celebrity set such as Brigitte Bardot and Peter Sellers. The Riva Junior is valued at €30,000-€40,000.

The modern classic Riva speedboat

Despite the move into fibreglass — and now superyacht-size yachts even — Riva’s current owner, the Ferretti Group, is still passionate about preserving the essence of classic Riva yachts in its new runabouts. In 2001, a year after Ferretti Group purchased Riva, the Aquariva was launched. This 11-metre yacht was specifically designed as a successor to the inimitable Aquarama. Though built in GRP, her sweet exterior lines and wood detail harken back to the days of a bygone era when the first classic Rivas plied the waters.

The newest Riva speedboat

Launched in June 2016, the Rivamare is the newest addition to the Riva collection. Despite her effortlessly classic styling, the 11.88 meter Rivamare is packed with modern technology, such as underwater lighting, air conditioning, an electro-hydraulic bimini shade and a Seakeeper NG5 stabilizer.

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NEW RIVA YACHTS FOR SALE

Allied Marine is the exclusive US dealer for new Riva Yachts for sale. Browse current-year models as well as preorder reservations for yachts scheduled to be built in 2022 and 2023. View all Riva Yachts for Sale . Allied Marine strives to educate prospective buyers on the world-class quality and performance of our new Riva yachts for sale. Learn more about the incredible origins of the Riva brand below. 

A FAMILY LEGACY SINCE 1842 In 1842 in Laglio, Italy, on the banks of Lake Como, a visiting fisherman admired young Pietro Riva’s skill in boat repair. He invited Pietro to Sarnico, Italy to repair two of the fisherman’s own damaged boats. This is the humble birth of what would become Riva’s legendary history.

Soon Pietro started building fishing boats in addition to repairing them. He also married and built a family. His son, Ernesto Riva, learned the trade and became a skilled carpenter, but Ernesto saw motorboats as the future, not fishing boats.

MOTORBOATS AND SPEEDBOAT RACING EMERGE In 1881 Ernesto began his own family, and in the meantime was commissioned to build the first motorboat. Its success encouraged him to design and build motorboats of his own, some of which were used to transport tourists to Montisola, the largest lake island in Europe.

When Ernesto was killed in a boatyard accident in 1907, his son, Serafino Riva, stepped in to run the family business. Aware of the technology and attitude shifts occurring after the turn of the century, Serafino devoted his time to building leisure craft instead of his father’s transport boats. European inboard engines and outboard engines from the United States revolutionized the construction of boats, and Serafino decided to dedicate the company's new Riva yachts for sale to the new sport of motorboat racing.

Serafino showcased Riva’s excellent performance, which convinced the most famous pilots of the time to drive Rivas in the speedboat races. The races, which were rapidly gaining in popularity, became an excellent way to promote leisure boats in general, even outside of the racing region. In fact, in 1928, Riva participated in Milan’s first Nautical Exhibition. Riva was part of virtually all motorboat events held between 1931 and 1939, the year when racing activities were suspended in Italy.

THE FAMOUS RIVA RUNABOUT In the mid-1930s, the world’s most famous mahogany runabout (still instantly recognizable today) was designed and built by Riva. Production of these yachts was never interrupted, even when demand declined during the Second World War.

After the war, Riva designed and popularized more speedboats, such as the “Sea Spider” which evolved into the “ Corsaro . ” The new sport of water skiing became popular, and of course, Riva yachts were right there, meeting the needs of water skiers throughout the Mediterranean .

ENTERING THE MODERN ERA In 1949, Carlo Riva purchased the yard from his father, Serafino. In 1956, Carlo began a decades-long collaboration working with Giorgio Barilani, a boat designer and architect exclusive to Riva.

By the late 1960s, Riva boats became synonymous with the rich and famous. Owning a Riva was a sign of style and elegance. In Saint-Tropez, actors, actresses, heirs, and heiresses partied onboard these stylish yachts all night long. Sophia Loren purchased at least two Riva yachts, and Rivas were frequently showing up in the movies. Because of their timeless design and top-quality material choices, Riva yachts became instant classics that still hold their prestige more than six decades later.

OWNERSHIP CHANGES In 1991, the last Riva family member to work at the company left shortly after Rolls Royce purchased 100 percent of Riva's shares. But in 2000, Riva became Italian-owned once again when the Ferretti Group acquired the yard.

Ferretti relaunched the product and the brand, with a primary focus once again on what made Riva great: Quality, design, and style.

As part of the Ferretti Group, Allied Marine is proud to be the exclusive dealer for all new Riva Yachts for sale along the East Coast in the United States.

RIVA YACHTS BY MODEL

RIVA ISEO The Riva mystique lives on in her name, but this refined 27-foot runabout is more modern and current than ever before. While her lines and design are as smooth and sensuous as ever, in typical Riva flair, Iseo can also claim some of the most cutting-edge technologies. The end product is a blend of history and innovation that will enchant everyone who encounters her. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva ISEO for sale here .

RIVA 33' AQUARIVA SUPER The Aquariva Super was designed to carry on the legend's narrative, and she has always done it in style. She has been designated as the heir to the renowned Aquarama, and she keeps all her forefather's timeless charm while adding a new modern touch with her cutting-edge high-tech trappings. The fine fittings and details provide unrivaled comfort with absolute elegance, resulting in a cruising experience of stunning uniqueness. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva Aquariva for sale here .

RIVA ANNIVERSARIO It’s an Aquariva, it’s an Aquarama, its history transformed into future and beauty: Riva Anniversario is an incredible combination of details and inspiration drawn from both these boats. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva Anniversario for sale here .

RIVA 38' RIVAMARE Rivamare is a jewel in the Riva crown that shines alongside other yachting masterworks in the brand’s oeuvre, like Aquariva Super and Aquarama. With her sinuous, flowing lines, this feat of engineering and style is a fusion of legend, modernity, and sheer class – a seductive, sporty motorboat that charms from the very first glance. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Rivamare for sale here .

RIVA 48' DOLCERIVA There are boats that tell a familiar tale, and then there are boats that write a totally new one, such as the Dolceriva, whose fundamentally rethought design and aesthetic usher in a new chapter for the old Sarnico yard. Riva's most recent inspired innovation is a 48' open yacht designed for a luxurious on-board lifestyle. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Dolceriva for sale here .

RIVA 56’ RIVALE Rivale, at 56', is an unrivaled open cruiser of immaculate vigor and sporting flair, thanks to certain unique and creative design characteristics. Peerless creativity, masterful workmanship, and cutting-edge technology combine to create a boat that quickly bowls over all comers. She is ideal for seaside vacations and memorable day excursions to experience the Riva legend. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse 56’ Rivale for sale here .

RIVA 66’ RIBELLE The 66' Ribelle’s brazen, rebellious nature is obvious from her name, but that's only the beginning. This gorgeous yacht is anything but average, combining exceptional design with the enjoyment and comfort of a variety of smart on-board amenities. The 66' Ribelle, the Sarnico yard's premier open cruiser, reflects the Riva spirit in her own distinctive manner, with a thrilling combination of technology and elegance. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse 66’ Ribelle for sale here .

RIVA 68’ DIABLE A sleek profile and stylish details infuse this trendsetting yacht with a fashion-driven spirit. Riva 68’ Diable sets the bar as the must-have open yacht, an incredible boat that tempts and beguiles, asking “what is it that you truly desire?” Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse 68’ Diable for sale here .

RIVA 76' BAHAMAS SUPER The name Bahamas has long been associated with the Riva family. It recalls the exotic splendor of beautiful islands to be explored onboard your dream boat. This was the motivation for the 76' Bahamas, the world's second convertible yacht, a magnificent motorboat that combines the attraction of classic design with the refined delights of cutting-edge technology.

It's no wonder that this quick, sleek, super-high-tech, seductive open sportfly yacht is coveted by so many owners. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse 76’ Bahamas for sale here .

RIVA 76' PERSEO SUPER Heir to and evolution of the multiple award-winning 76’ Perseo Super, the best-loved Riva sport-fly of recent years proposes new aesthetic solutions combined with unprecedented functional design features, achieving excellence in terms of onboard livability and performance

It's no wonder that this quick, sleek, super-high-tech, seductive open sportfly yacht is coveted by so many owners. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse 76’ Perseo Super for sale here .

RIVA 88' DOMINO SUPER The meticulous design process of the Riva 88 Domino Super led to many innovative features, both functional and aesthetic. Her aerodynamic profile is enhanced by the dark “London Grey” hull and the lighter “Regal Silver” of the superstructure.

The sun deck enhances the sportiness of the craft. The open-air control station at the center of the boat is compact and features a roomy, comfortable sofa forward. The single large window on the hull produces a strong sense of dynamism and radiance, with its very bold design pointing like an arrow from the middle of the boat through to the foredeck. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 88' Domino Super for sale here .

RIVA 88' FOLGORE This blaze of spectacular flair, this enticing thunderbolt, is set to attract Riva legend owners and devotees all around the world. The Riva 88' Folgore is a new sportfly with a twist: powerful and innovative, with an almost sci-fi elegance, this is a yacht designed to stun. Her design's magnetic attractiveness is based on the notion of combining modern materials like carbon with traditional aesthetic characteristics like mahogany inlay and ornate steel.

The 88' Folgore, like all of Riva's recent masterpieces, is the result of a collaboration between Officina Italiana Design (the firm formed by Mauro Micheli with Sergio Beretta), the Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 88' Folgore for sale here .

RIVA 88' FLORIDA Even perfection may evolve. The 88' Florida exemplifies this concept, rewriting the code of yachting once more for a sailing experience unlike any other. Her sporty, sinuous forms embrace a double personality, as her coupé and open-cruiser personas swap places thanks to the proprietary patented Convertible Top system inherited from the fast car sector.

Her distinct aesthetic, the result of designer Mauro Micheli's creative imagination, blends flawlessly with cutting-edge nautical technology. What more could you want in a yacht than elegance, inventiveness, and élan combined with power and speed, all with the unmistakable Riva hallmark? Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 88' Florida for sale here .

RIVA 90' ARGO The 90' Argo is a one-of-a-kind example of Riva's new generation of flybridges. This masterpiece of magnetic beauty is a matchless star in the worldwide yachting constellation, with a futuristic design, a name that invokes mythology, and a superlative variety of high-tech on-board solutions.

Her instantly identifiable, forward-thinking design, distinguished by fluid, athletic lines, provides her with a free-flowing, powerful profile that attracts the eye to a captivating effect. The wide areas combine the recognizable Riva style with contributions from the most famous names in Italian interior design, resulting in a spectacular victory of elegance and comfort. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 90' Argo for sale here .

RIVA SUPERYACHTS BY MODEL

RIVA 102' CORSARO SUPER The new Riva 102' Corsaro Super flybridge yacht is a stunningly attractive redesigned successor to the 100' Corsaro. The new Corsaro Super has even more astonishing dimensions, with unparalleled uniqueness and class: 102 feet of grandeur and fresh style accents that breathe life into an exceptional masterpiece of yacht design, poised to make a spectacular mark in the history of the flybridge line.

Both the superstructure and the hull have been fully redesigned based on a modern sport philosophy that views direct touch with the water as the ultimate pleasure of sailing. The new Corsaro Super measures 102' (31 meters) overall and has a beam of over 23'. (7 meters).

New dimensions and efficient places transform how passengers spend their time on board. The guiding principles behind all the new features are functionality, maximum livability, and ever more direct contact with the water, such as the option to install special gunwales that swing out on either side of the main deck to create exclusive terraces with a panoramic view, increasing the volume of the external walkways without affecting the vessel's elegant profile.

The stern section on the main deck has been completely redesigned to include a 35-square-meter beach club dedicated to conviviality and comfort. There are three decks and five staterooms on the vessel. Speak to a Riva Yacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 102' Corsaro Superyacht for sale here .

RIVA 110' DOLCEVITA Riva's new fiberglass flagship, 110' Dolcevita, is the newest beauty to adorn the redesigned flybridge fleet. Majestic like the work of art she is, as sparkling as the most spectacular time in contemporary history.

This maritime masterpiece is a flybridge of unlimited beauty, the result of a partnership between Officina Italiana Design and the Ferretti Group Engineering department. She is a magnificent invention in every way: for her spectacular visual effect, for her unparalleled balance of aesthetics, luxury, and high technology, and for the premium cruising experience she provides. Speak to a Riva Superyacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 110' Dolcevita Superyacht for sale here .

RIVA 130' BELLISSIMA PROJECT The design, as with all Rivas since 1991, is from Officina Italiana of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta. She promises a class-leading capacity, and a classic elegant style synonymous with the Riva brand.

The new 130’ Bellissima superyacht will accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, all of which will be unequaled in terms of comfort, elegance, and luxury. Speak to a Riva Superyacht Sales Specialist for details or browse Riva 130' Bellissima Project Superyacht for sale here .

RIVA 50METRI Riva 50METRI turns Carlo Riva’s dream into reality. Driven by an inspired ambition to break new ground, he created the great steel motor yachts in the celebrated Caravelle and Atlantic series during the ’60s and ’70s. His concept of experiencing the sea and the open-air life to the full achieves its finest expression yet in the new flagship. 

All the design decisions blend functionality and aesthetics to perfection, for optimum livability in every outdoor space and an interrupted panorama towards the coast or horizon. Riva 50METRI reflects and even enhances the brand’s aesthetic prestige and hallmark style, giving her owner a cruising experience with supreme standards of comfort and total peace of mind. Speak to a Riva Superyacht Sales Specialist for details or browse the Riva 50Metri Superyacht for sale here .

RIVA 54METRI PROJECT Discover Riva 54METRI Project, a spirit akin to the legendary Riva boat fleet. Riva range expresses the soul of this legendary brand to sublime effect. Now with Superyachts Division, you can make a Riva truly yours. Speak to a Riva Superyacht Sales Specialist for details or browse the Riva 54Metri Superyacht for sale here .

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Riva – 50 Metre Race

SY65-Spring-2020

“Race”, is the name the owner chose. This jewel is the latest from the Riva boat yard which was founded by Carlo Riva . Today’s 50 metre is built in steel and aluminium at Riva’s Superyachts Division in Ancona which the yard’s in house engineering team drew up with input from Ferretti Group and Officina Italiana Design which has an exclusive design contract applicable to all Riva yachts. The owner contributed during the initial phases and requested custom built decor to the interior layout according to his personal tastes and chose free standing furniture for the exteriors. The exterior design work by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta offers timeless classic styling so as to avoid falling for what is currently labelled as trendy one moment, and is gone the very next. Long lasting traits instead like the aquamarine used for the waterline, embellishing steel elements applied to some of the structural parts with mahogany strips lining the bulwarks and the toe and grab rails.

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Liberal use of this precious essence is also found below decks where this wood’s dark colour prevails over other components in polished steel, leather and some of the furniture’s diverse grey hues as well as several other details such as precious carpets that are deployed to protect Apuan white marble flooring. The same stone essentially but of the statuarietto variety, enriches coffee table tops and lines bathroom walls with darker streaks which highlight the contrast with the furniture’s mahogany lining and lacquered grey finishes. This styling is repeated along each of this 50 metres Riva yacht’s five decks which sports something just below 500 GRT in spite of the numerous liveable areas the owner and his guests can enjoy. The passage ways installed enhance an already enviable sense of privacy where separate corridors for crew and guests are the norm.

Stepping on board from the stern into a large cockpit with Nomex® , free standing furniture which is light in terms of weight and is practically insensitive to heat and cold and highly durable through time. It is generally used at best in the aerospace industry. A large shoe basket, an icemaker and a pop-up 55” television set complete the picture. The interiors, engine room or beach area can be accessed from here as well. The beach area comprises two platforms one on port side the other on starboard side resulting in a larger surface area engendering greater contact with the surrounding waters normally accessed by using the sets of carbon steps on each side, which can be also deployed to launch and recover a Williams Dieseljet 625 tender. Crossing the threshold leading into the interiors, visiting guests are confronted with an ample bright open space featuring large window like ports where there’s plenty of room for a living area equipped with a leather sofa seating up to eight, a television cabinet, and a dining area with a cut glass table and a seating capacity of up to ten adjacent to a pair of lateral doors opening out towards the exteriors. Enormous cut glass sliding doors seem to effectively reduce the dividing line between the surroundings and the numerous mirrored surface areas creating en ever growing play of bounding light which seems to increase the volume of the interiors further.

The bow area along the main deck reserved for the owner’s quarters covers a surface area of 70 square metres. The layout comprises three separate spots; a foyer with private study, a lounge with media room and the master cabin with bathroom en suite. Special care has been taken to dampen noise levels in the master cabin. At cruising speeds noise levels are never more than 40 Decibel.All of the four guest cabins, three of which are doubles and one is a twin, are situated along the lower deck as the crew quarters are. Obviously access to each is separate from the other. The crew’s quarters are inclusive of dinette, galley, cold cellar and storage facility. The captain’s cabin is situated adjacent to the helm controls station along the main deck which also hosts a covered living area, with sofa, armchairs, wine cellar and thanks to a dumb waiter this area can double as a place in which to enjoy evening drinks and exquisite dishes in the exterior dining area featuring a corian table for 14 and a pair of electric windscreens on each side.

Astern of this but separated by a 180° swivel and pop up television there’s a furnished area featuring custom built sofas and armchairs. To enjoy even greater privacy when tied up in a port, the bow lounge can be deployed instead. Beneath this there’s a hangar in which to stow a rescue craft and several water toys. The sundeck covers an area of 120 square metres, 90 of these are shaded by a hardtop. A sun bathing spot, a pool with an incorporated hydro massage, a dining zone with BBQ and a rotating pop up television set complete the picture. Every interior and exterior section sports Lutron domotic technology through which you can also exploit diversely lit scenarios accordingly. With a pair of 1,000KW MTU 8V4000M63 engines, Riva “Race” can reach a top speed of 15.5 knots and at 11.0 knots it can cover 3,500 nautical miles without having to refuel.

The technologies on the Riva Race

As a highly sophisticated yacht, Riva “Race” comes with the latest innovation in technologies, custom developed by two Italians highly specialized companies: Videoworks and Team Italia.

Videoworks ( www.videoworksgroup.com ) has designed the AV, IT, TV/Sat, CCTV, IP telephony and home automation system. The AV-IT system was designed according to the philosophy of a distributed system – every cabin/hall has a local rack containing the AV electronics. The audio system in the internal and external premium areas has the James Loudspeaker marine speakers. IP telephony is based on a Panasonic switchboard with fixed and cordless terminals.

The IT infrastructure (cabled and Wi-Fi) is made entirely with Cisco hardware, a world leader in terms of reliability and performance. IP telephony is based on a Panasonic switchboard with fixed and cordless terminals.

Thanks to its considerable experience and long-term partnership with Lutron (a world leading company in the production of light control systems), Videoworks has designed and built the on-board home automation system, i.e. the intelligent control of lights and blinds in the guest area, which makes time on board even more comfortable and pleasant.

The CCTV system is made up entirely of professional Panasonic products. It includes 5 high-resolution IP cameras and a network recorder for recording video flows and archiving them in encrypted form.

Additionally, the satellite TV receiving system has a double antenna with arbitrator, which guarantees optimal signal without blind spots.

Team Italia ( www.team-italia.it ) has designed the innovative I-Bridge® solution with multicontrol and 38” full HD stretched display.

Navigation is made easier by two integrated side flaps and by the exclusive TEAM Italia EMAS (Electronic Moving Assistant System), which processes the data from the 3D sensors and makes manoeuvring the yacht easier

Text by Daniele Carnevali – Photos by Alberto Cocchi

The sea trial was pubblished in Superyacht 65 -Spring 2020

Superyacht numero 65 Spring 2020

TECHNICAL DATA

LOA: 49.90 m

Beam: 8.70 m

Draught: 2.63 m

Displacement fully laden: 514.95 tons

Gross tons: 499.00 GT

Fuel tank capacity: 55,000 litres

Water tank capacity: 13,000 litres

Sewage tank capacity: 7,000 litres

Engines: 2×1.000 kW MTU 8V4000M63

Top speed declared: 15.5 knots

Recommended cruising speed: 14 knots

Range @ 11 knots: 3,500 nm

Naval architecture: Riva

Exterior & Interior Design: Officina Italiana Design

Construction material: steel and aluminium

Classification: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping LR Malta Cross 100, A1, SSC, Yacht, MONO, G6, Malta Cross LMC RINA Green Plus (Y) LY3 Statement of Compliance.

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