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It is said that nothing is more eternal and capa- the high-gloss mahogany covering the deck and
ble of standing the test of time than a good design: stern platform to the sophisticated new hull color,
the sight of the new Riva Iseo Super – either moored Vulcan Grey, added to the brand’s exclusive palette.
or planing – makes this seem self-evident. As an elegant 27-foot (8.24 m) runabout with
The 27-foot runabout based on the success- a maximum beam of 2.5 meters, the new Riva Iseo
ful model launched in 2011 features Riva’s trade- Super flawlessly melds the signature style features
mark timeless elegance, combined with technol- of the models to which the brand owes its iconic sta-
ogy and style solutions that have revitalized its tus – such as the glossy striped mahogany with 24
legendary status. coats of varnish, the steel details of the side grilles,
Stemming from the same innovative design ap- and the aquamarine waterline – with various new de-
proach that gave us the El-Iseo – Riva’s first full-elec- velopments that improve both onboard livability and
tric powerboat – the new Iseo Super wonderfully cruising performance.
complements the range of open vessels under 9 me- The windscreen has been completely renewed
ters, offering propulsion options to suit all needs: and now has the trademark counter-curvature of
from the silent elegance of electric motors to the Riva yachts, giving it a dynamic, feisty look.
power of internal combustion engines. In the cockpit, there is a completely redesigned
Like all Riva creations in the past thirty years, dinette that is larger than in the previous version,
the revamped Iseo Super design bears the signature thanks to expert optimization of the space behind
of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, founders of the helm station.
Officina Italiana Design (the firm that exclusively The new design features a stylish U-shaped sofa,
designs all Riva models), jointly with the Product upholstered with waterproof Sky fabric that matches
Strategy Committee headed by Piero Ferrari and the hull color chosen by the owner.
Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department. The Riva Iseo Super has a Volvo Penta D4-
The Iseo Super embodies the fineness of all Riva 300A diesel engine delivering 300 hp (221 kW) at
models, from the most compact runabouts to 70-me- 3500 rpm, paired with an Aquamatic DP-I duoprop
ter superyachts: every line and every aspect reflect sterndrive, which give the Iseo a cruising speed of 33
master craftsmanship and attention to detail, from knots and a top speed of 38 knots (preliminary data).

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