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Riva Yachts

Tender Ashore in Style

Twenty years ago, Boston Whalers and RIBs were as popular with large-yacht buyers as they were with boaters who owned just these craft. They served as occasional toys or were used for utilitarian purposes by the mothership’s crew, and sometimes both. The more yachts grew in size, though, the more time they started spending at anchor. Suddenly, owners found themselves needing a better way of getting to and from shore.

Riva: A Look Back

Riva is celebrating its 170-year legacy with a beautiful look back at the lives these boats have touched and the impact they’ve had both on the industry and the culture over that time. Below is an excerpt from the commemorative book the company released this year.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Riva Iseo 27

While on the small end of the Riva line, the Iseo isn’t short on credentials. Officina Italiana Design and Ferretti’s AYT engineering group worked together to devise a practical and beautiful boat.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Riva Virtus 63

The Riva Virtus is a superb dayboat loaded with amenities. With an LOA of just 64 feet, the boat features amazing spaces inside and out. The main deck has two sun pads—one fore, one aft—and plenty of seating surrounding the helm controls but, in case of bad weather, an electro-hydraulically operated bimini top provides shelter.

Tender Ashore in Style

Twenty years ago, Boston Whalers and RIBs were as popular with large-yacht buyers as they were with boaters who owned just these craft. They served as occasional toys or were used for utilitarian purposes by the mothership’s crew, and sometimes both. The more yachts grew in size, though, the more time they started spending at anchor. Suddenly, owners found themselves needing a better way of getting to and from shore.

Riva: A Look Back

Riva is celebrating its 170-year legacy with a beautiful look back at the lives these boats have touched and the impact they’ve had both on the industry and the culture over that time. Below is an excerpt from the commemorative book the company released this year.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Riva Iseo 27

While on the small end of the Riva line, the Iseo isn’t short on credentials. Officina Italiana Design and Ferretti’s AYT engineering group worked together to devise a practical and beautiful boat.

Fort Lauderdale 2012: Riva Virtus 63

The Riva Virtus is a superb dayboat loaded with amenities. With an LOA of just 64 feet, the boat features amazing spaces inside and out. The main deck has two sun pads—one fore, one aft—and plenty of seating surrounding the helm controls but, in case of bad weather, an electro-hydraulically operated bimini top provides shelter.

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