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An air-conditioning system

can also be installed inside
the hard top to create an

enclosed climatized area
that is liveable even in

places where the outside
temperature is very high.

Here, above, details of the exterior design of the latest
Riva yachts, by Officina Italiana Design

The beauty of these two Riva open yachts with hard top is time- hard top, the new exterior design developed by Officina Italiana De-
less in every sense, because it will shine intact over the years and it sign, which introduces a new stylistic direction for all Riva models;
also will be immune to the weather. In fact, the beautiful top with perfectly optimized use of all the onboard spaces; and an exciting
carbon fibre details protects the entire central section, sheltering wealth of details that pay tribute to the incomparable heritage of a
the relaxation areas from sun and rain. brand that has been a protagonist of nautical history and has deliv-
The brand-new hard top is made of a carbon-vinyl ester hybrid ered unmatched successes for almost 180 years.
composite material to ensure the light weight, strength and stiff- Dolceriva is the result of the collaboration between Officina
ness needed to preserve the yacht’s sporty personality. Italiana Design, the company led by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Be-
This Riva innovation was also designed to cover the outdoor retta which has designed the entire Riva fleet for over 25 years, the
cockpit and helm station perfectly, with the possibility of closing off Ferretti Group Engineering Department, and the Product Strategy
the entire area beneath using transparent awnings at the sides, for- Committee. She measures 14.92 meters in length (48 ft) with a max-
ward and even aft. Some sections of the hard top are made of steel imum beam of 4.26 meters (14 ft).
to increase its strength as well as enhance the structure and design. The originality of the exterior design derives from a blend of
An air-conditioning system can also be installed inside to create an Riva’s trademark elegance with the latest trends in runabout design,
enclosed climatized area that is liveable even in places where the with automotive inspiration and a sportier interpretation of the idea
outside temperature is very high. of luxury.
Yes, the perfect open yachts do exist. The 56’ Rivale Hard Top follows the Dolceriva Hard Top and is
We start with Riva Dolceriva Hard Top, a 48-foot open motor part of the evolution of the open yacht range, consolidating a market
yacht conceived from bow to stern to offer unrivalled onboard com- segment that has always been Riva’s primary target, the one with
fort and designed to redefine the market segment with a number the most iconic models, such as Riva Iseo, Aquariva Super and Ri-
of unprecedented features: in addition to the already mentioned vamare. This segment also includes the Riva 68’ Diable, officially

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