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The first 50-meter Superyacht of the Riva Superyachts

Division fully hits the mark of combining an ultra-

contemporary vision of yacht-building with the iconic

history of a legend that has lived on for more than 177 years.

The onboard exterior areas offer Riva 50 Metri respects and enhances the aesthetic A Riva of this size is like the world's highest carat di- that exclusively designs the entire Riva fleet and was
an uninterrupted view of the coast or horizon value and unmistakable characteristics of the brand amond, or the biggest truffle ever found. A treasure responsible for both the interior and exterior design.
trove of beauty that fuels the emotions, particularly The concept behind the design is an all-encom-
when it is a distillation of Riva heritage and nautical passing experience of the sea and open spaces. All the
and technological innovation, as this is. design choices are a perfect blend of practicality and
With a steel displacement hull and aluminum su- aesthetics, ensuring the comfort of the onboard exte-
perstructure, Riva 50 Metri transforms into reality the rior areas and offering an uninterrupted view of the
dream of Carlo Riva who, driven by his ambitious and coast or horizon.
ingenious desire to go beyond the limits, as far back Meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled
as the 1960s and 1970s created the celebrated motor nautical art: there are many particulars that enrich and
yachts of the Caravelle and Atlantic series, the grand evoke the Riva tradition. Starting from the exterior,
yachts made of steel, of which the new flagship is a mahogany is the dominant wood that characterizes the
worthy heir with its unrivalled standards of aesthetics, gunwale and covers all the rails and the lifelines of the
style, and innovation. outside decks, creating continuity with the interiors. dominated by freestanding furniture, it also features a custom buffet and a 55” TV which descends from the ceiling with a retractable mechanism
Named “Race” by its owner, who completely The echo of Riva heritage can also be appreciat- Above, a view of the cockpit on the main deck of the 50 Metri Race:
customized the interior layout and decor, the Riva ed in the aquamarine waterline, while the fife rails are
50 Metri has a maximum beam of 9 meters and can enriched with steel elements. The full custom bollards
accommodate ten guests and nine crew members. A and moorings are customized with the Riva logo.
masterpiece created by the Riva Superyachts Divi- The owner chose mostly freestanding furniture
sion engineering team in Ancona, the yacht was built in order to modify the outdoor spaces according to
in collaboration with the Ferretti Group’s Strategic need. To optimize the weight, all the furniture and
Product Committee and Officina Italiana Design, the ceilings are made with a construction process that
firm established by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta uses Nomex®, a highly innovative material employed

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