Riva Yachts has partnered with Exteta, an Italian outdoor furniture manufacturer, to create the co-branded Exteta x Riva collection of seating, upholstered furniture, tables and more.

Materials and design elements used throughout the collection are exactly what aficionados of the Italian boats have come to expect: sapele mahogany, stainless steel, sculptural design, generous padding and an illusion of weightlessness.

Two different armrests allow for versatility: padded with a slightly curved shape, or wood with a wide, elongated shape reminiscent of a Riva yacht.

Note the level of table gloss in the photograph at left, also a nod to the kind of craftsmanship for which Riva’s vessels have long been known. The wireless stainless-steel lamp is designed to add subtle lighting either on board or in a home on land.

This collection of outdoor furnishings arrives after years of Riva working to extend its brand into everything from clothing and accessories to collectors’ items like humidors and backgammon sets, all available online in the Riva Boutique. With every new element that Riva lends its brand name to, the combination of design and heritage is evident, even in the company’s toy Aquariva and Aquarama model boats for kids.

The idea, the company says, is to inject the allure of yachting into other worlds, such as interior design. It’s a true thing of beauty to see how successful this vision has been and to imagine what might come next.

Massimo Castagna

Award-winning designer Massimo Castagna penned the Exteta x Riva collection. Castagna is the Milan-educated founder of AD architecture studio, and he has collaborated with Acerbis International, Ceccotti Collezioni, Exteta, Gallotti&Radice, Giorgetti, Henge, knIndustrie, Minotti armchairs and sofas, Rossana Cucine and more. His products are exhibited in museums from London to New York City.

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Mahogany, maple and aluminum are materials more typically associated with shipyards than with speaker manufacturers. Many of today’s portable speakers are plastic cubes and torpedo shapes that, when displayed on shelves, look about as artistic and distinctive as rows of water bottles at a roadside convenience store. Sure, they’ll blast out everyone’s favorite tunes, but they don’t always look or sound good doing it. For many brands, the idea of upscale materials being incorporated into the designs seems almost laughable.

But that is not the case with Riva. The Italian yacht builder—which has made forays into everything from home furnishings to fashion in recent years—joined forces with the high-end audio company Bang & Olufsen to create these speakers that echo the characteristics of Riva’s yachts.

The idea is to combine each brand’s expertise to create portable works of art with excellent sound quality. The Beosound A5, for instance, is finished at Bang & Olufsen’s factory in Denmark, with the wooden cover made by Riva’s team in Sarnico, Italy. The result is 360-degree sound dispersion with RoomSense adaptable playback, all wrapped in the kind of looks that are right at home on the Riviera.

“Elegant and powerful, the products created between Bang & Olufsen and Riva are unique works of art to listen to and experience, with every detail reflecting the perfection that only two iconic brands can achieve,” according to the companies. “From high-performance yachts to high-fidelity speakers, every element has been designed with purpose, power and polish.”  

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Move over, four seasons. Italian yacht builder Riva is preparing to bring its distinct brand of style and luxury to the residential marketplace in the yachting capital of America.

Riva Residenze is being developed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with help from Ocean Holdings. This property will include a residential tower with 36 apartments, all of them outfitted in Riva style.

The project is an evolution not only of Riva’s on-the-water design elegance, but also of the 10 Riva Lounges the brand has opened in exclusive destinations such as Paris, Venice and Monte Carlo. Riva also has an online boutique that sells furnishings, such as an Aquariva lamp inspired by the dayboat design, and an Aquarama stool with looks clearly inspired by stylish yacht seating. The boutique also sells accouterments that would be at home in any Riva residence, such as a humidor and a leather backgammon set.

“The Aquarama revolutionized the idea of going on holiday, experiencing the sea and, above all, of being exclusive, establishing a new benchmark for elegance,” says Alberto Galassi, CEO of the Ferretti Group in Italy, which includes Riva. “Since then, Riva has been more than simply a boat brand, representing a world of beauty and style that has inspired design, fashion and lifestyle choices. Riva Residenze takes the brand’s signature aesthetics—combining mahogany, steel, the color aquamarine and timeless styling—into the luxury living sector.”   

From Humble Beginnings

The Riva empire began back in the 1860s, when Pietro Riva undertook the task of building a fishing boat. The brand’s first flagship launch was the Aquarama in 1962, creating a style that continues to help define new products today. Riva has been part of the powerhouse Ferretti Group since 2000 and now has a Superyachts division, with models such as the 54 Metri, which is 180 feet long.

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Aquila 47 Molokai: Agile Angling Platform

What We Said: “Versatility is at the heart of the 47 Molokai. It’s a fishing-focused, fast power cat with overnight accommodations.”

Feature-Filled: The boat’s 360-degree fishability is desirable for stand-up anglers ready to go toe-to-toe with a formidable foe. Forty-plus rod holders ensure that a rod for every fishing scenario is at the ready. Twin 42.5-gallon transom livewells, two 90-gallon in-deck fish boxes and a bait-and-tackle rigging station aid in the fishing mission. Whether it’s drifting over wrecks and reefs for bottomfish, flying kites for sailfish or trolling the deep for marlin, the 47 Molokai plays all piscatorial positions well. Twin 600 hp or quad 400 hp outboards let owners dial in the desired performance.

Final Thoughts: Stable is what one feels when stepping aboard the 47 Molokai, helped in part by its 14-foot-7-inch beam. Supporting the drag-reducing, efficiency-enhancing, double-step hull form is a robust build, including a vacuum-infused hull, deck and cockpit sole. Primary forward and aft bulkheads are carbon fiber, while the secondary bulkheads are vinylester-resin-infused. A cabin with a queen-size berth enables weekend excursions. The Aquila 47 Molokai offers the angling advantages of a center-console as well as the element-free amenities of a sport-fish boat.

Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6: Eco-Conscious Cruiser

What We Said: “The Seadeck concept has a back-to-nature philosophy that includes ethically sourced and recycled materials and a cleaner, softer aesthetic with the sea as the focus.”

The Path to Sustainability: The Azimut Seadeck 6 has cork decks. It can run hotel loads—including the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer—at anchor for up to four hours during the day and eight hours at night thanks to a series of Torqeedo batteries and solar panels. The yacht also contains material from up to 15,000 recycled plastic bottles in its build, like the moquette carpeting belowdecks. Additionally, carbon fiber is used in strategic areas to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, which creates a lighter, efficient yacht. This express cruiser, however, does not sacrifice form, function or luxury. Its foldout cockpit sections increase deck space, and a hydraulic swim platform and steps enable seamless water access. Add in a luxe interior with sole-to-ceiling glass, light-tone furnishings, lacquers and a three-stateroom layout, and the Seadeck 6 ticks off a lot of boxes for owners.

Final Thoughts: A yacht can’t be all things to everyone, but the Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6 pushes the go-greener envelope for those seeking a vessel with a forward-thinking yet chic and luxurious design, and an eco-friendlier build.

Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90: Inside Meets Outside

What We Said: “Most striking is the Infynito 90’s partially enclosed foredeck, which Ferretti refers to as an all-seasons terrace. It’s a real wow feature, fully protected from above by a roof that stretches from the forward-raked bridge-deck windows to the ultra-high stem. The foredeck is open to the sides, with a view forward via a window.”

It’s Up to You: The all-seasons terrace has several layout options, including a hot tub with seating, a bar with six stools, and an L-shaped sofa with a table, to name a few. The standard accommodations are belowdecks with a three- or four-stateroom arrangement, but owners can choose a main-deck stateroom too. Additionally, the motoryacht’s sky lounge can have an open plan, with the helm area separated via bulkheads and a sliding door for crew privacy. Twin 1,550 hp and 1,800 hp MAN diesels are available. With the larger engines, the Infynito 90 can make an average top hop of 23 knots with an easy cruise speed of 15 to 17 knots. At a leisurely 10-knot jog, range is north of 2,000 nautical miles.

Final Thoughts: The Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90 represents a bold step in yacht design as it reimagines onboard spaces. It turns traditional concepts upside down to create something brand-new and multifunctional, and it’s all done with a high level of fit-and-finish.

Horizon Yachts FD110 Trideck: Going Long

What We Said: “Horizon Yachts’ Fast-Displacement series, penned by designer Cor D. Rover, is notable for its broad shoulders and high freeboard. These yachts carry a measurable beam forward to enhance interior and exterior volume, with a wave-splitting bow design and admirable performance across a wide spectrum of speeds.”

Inside Matters: The FD110 Trideck we got aboard had a warm, washed wenge wood with oak and walnut accents in the interior. A seemingly infinite number of other woods are available. Horizon offers owners a high level of customization. Referencing the volume created by the yacht’s design, the salon accommodates an 87-inch flat-screen TV with room to spare, and there are sole-to-ceiling windows around the superstructure. Additionally, the FD110 Trideck’s galley has room for eight fridge and freezer drawers, plus a full-height refrigerator. There is an on-deck owners’ stateroom with a king-size berth, and four guests staterooms belowdecks including three VIPs (two amidships, one forward).

Final Thoughts: For extended cruising, the Horizon FD110 Trideck is powered with twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C32A diesels. At 8 knots, the yacht has a 3,000-nautical-mile range. At 16 knots, range is around 600 nm. We saw a top speed of 18.6 knots while aboard.

Horizon PC68: Room to Roam

What We Said: “Horizon Power Catamarans has done a lot to optimize the space that this yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam affords. Dismiss the thinking that lower staterooms on a multihull yacht are small and constricted. The builder performed some design magic and created four spacious dwellings. In the starboard hull, the master stateroom has a private entrance with a walk-around king-size berth athwartships in the peak, giving the owner an exterior view via a frameless hullside window. The cockpit has a 9-foot-long high-gloss wood table that seats eight.”

Ranging Far and Wide: In addition to the spaciousness created by the wide footprint, multihull yachts offer a different kind of ride than their monohull brethren. On the PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, while a Humphree active stabilization system reduces roll. Powered by twin 850 hp MAN i6 diesel engines matched with five-blade Veem props, the yacht’s range is more than 1,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. At a cruising speed of 19 knots, it’s possible to travel more than 600 nm between refueling stops.

Final Thoughts: With a Portuguese deck accessible through the flybridge forward door as well as a shoal-friendly 5-foot-4-inch draft and the range to travel far and wide, the PC68 is a multifaceted multihull.

Maritimo M60: A Classic Reimagined

What We Said: “To understand how the Maritimo M60 performs, you must know that it comes from Australia’s Gold Coast, north of Sydney. Local Maritimo owners do not have a protected Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise with few harbors in which to hide. That coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, endures waves that build across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean.”

Based on Owner Input: When Maritimo decided to update its original 60-foot motoryacht, the builder sought feedback from its global network of owners. The result is the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Based on owners’ input, the builder focused on maximizing space in the cockpit and platform areas, offering versatile options for entertaining, adventure and relaxation. This yacht also has an aft galley, which socially connects the exterior and interior dining areas.

Final Thoughts: Thanks to its variable-deadrise hull with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, the M60 excels in offshore cruising efficiency, comfort and stability. Maritimo also stayed with conventional shaft drives for this vessel. Its 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and three options for power—standard twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 or optional 1,000 hp Volvo Penta or 1,150 hp Scania engines—bring distant ports of call within easier reach.

Ocean Alexander 35 Puro: Defining Italian Style

What We Said: “The Ocean Alexander 35P is the first model in the builder’s Puro series, which is being offered in addition to the Revolution, Explorer and Legend series. The builder says the idea behind Puro is to offer yachts for the global marketplace, instead of taking stylized cues from niche geographical markets. Size-wise, the 35 Puro is a 113-foot yacht with a beam of more than 25 feet and a gross tonnage of 273.”

Style With Spirit: Puro in Italian translates as “pure,” yet it can also mean clear or undisputed; all are appropriate to describe the styling of this Ocean Alexander motoryacht, which is produced in collaboration with Italian yacht designer Giorgio Cassetta and naval architect Andrea Agrusta. Within the notable, stylish exterior lines, the 35P has accommodations for 10 guests. The master stateroom is situated on the main deck forward and includes seating areas to port and starboard. The four guest staterooms are on the lower deck, with two VIPs and two twin-berth setups. On the main deck, there’s a conventional layout with a salon and formal dining area.

Final Thoughts: With the 35 Puro, Ocean Alexander has retained the brand DNA that has made it successful while still offering a new look and feel for the next generation of cruising enthusiasts.

Princess Yachts Y95: Class-Leading Flagship

What We Said “The Y95 is the flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. The dining table up top seats 10 people. Additional dining space is on the main deck.”

The Flybridge Experience: With all respect to climate-controlled, fully enclosed helm vessels, there’s something visceral about enjoying a luxury yacht from an open flybridge. It might be the expansive views of the seas, a subconscious longing to relive the enjoyment of smaller open vessels more associated with youth, or the simple pleasure of feeling the wind and sun while underway. Whatever the reason, the attraction is undeniable.

Final Thoughts: With more than 80 percent of each vessel constructed at its 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Princess ensures excellent quality control across its entire line. Performance is another strong suit. With an efficient hull form and wave-piercing bow, the Y95 reaches speeds of up to 23 knots with its standard 2,000 hp MAN V12-2000 engines, according to the builder.

Riva 82 Diva: Tradition Meets Technology

What We Said: “Flybridge motoryachts of this volume do not get any more elegant. Mauro Micheli and his team at Officina Italiana Design—which has penned every new Riva for about three decades—tell me their brief this time was to create a modern flybridge yacht that’s also sporty and streamlined. And haven’t they just? The 82 Diva’s proportions are precise, and it is the first Riva with fold-down quarter platforms that turn the cockpit and hydraulic swim platform into a beach club. The fold-down platforms add more than 10 feet to the almost 20-foot beam.”

Sleek and Stylish: The Riva’s polished yet sinewy lines hint at the yacht’s performance characteristics. The 82 Diva is based on a new hull form and powered by standard twin 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels. The builder promises a top speed of around 29 knots and a 26-knot fast cruise, at which the range should be about 300 nautical miles with the yacht’s 1,700 gallons of fuel. A pair of 1,900 hp MANs are an option for owners who desire a bit more velocity.

Final Thoughts: For a planing design with big, powerful engines, the 82 Diva is fundamentally a quiet yacht. At cruising speeds, the sound level in the owner’s stateroom is just 65 decibels, about the same as laughter or normal conversation. It’s only 67 decibels with the yacht at top speed.

Riviera 585 SUV: All-in-One

What We Said: “The short and very sweet story of the Riviera 585 SUV is that it blends spirited 32-plus-knot performance with a luxurious alfresco lifestyle. From the raised, enclosable alfresco deck overlooking the cockpit to the forward helm, everything is on a single level, yet headroom in the four staterooms belowdecks is more than 6 feet, 5 inches. That is an admirable engineering feat.”

Sport Utility Vessel: This Riviera is aimed squarely at those who want some of everything in their boating experiences. Port and starboard transom doors open to the teak cockpit, making it a full-on water-sports entertainment zone. A console partially shielded by the overhanging roof combines an outdoor grilling area with a bait-prep station that has tackle stowage for those who’d also like to do a bit of fishing during their time on the water. Inside, the layout with a master, VIP and guest staterooms plus optional crew quarters lends itself well to extended cruising with family or friends, with or without professional crew aboard.

Final Thoughts: An Australian boatbuilder, Riviera Yachts has a reputation for building robust boats, with hand-laid fiberglass construction and solid glass bottoms. The deep-V hull is built to handle rough sea conditions, lending plenty of confidence to skippers.

Sanlorenzo 57Steel: Ocean-Crossing Elegance

What We Said: “Visually, Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel makes quite a statement. With exterior design and space planning by Zuccon International Project in Rome, this model has a nominal volume of 1,050 gross tons. Forward-raked bridge windows give the 57Steel a touch of go-anywhere styling, but it’s still a modern motoryacht with hybrid hull architecture—a modestly raked stem, square stem root, midlength fluted bow bulb, spray rails and flaring forward, and twin fin stabilizers and rudders.”

Bonus Space: Down at water level, with the yacht’s side platforms out, the beach-club real estate adds up to almost 1,000 square feet for guest relaxation and fun with the water toys. Add the gym next door, which includes a hammam, sauna and day head, and the whole area becomes one of the best wellness spaces of its kind on a yacht with a length overall less than 200 feet.

Final Thoughts: Piero Lissoni’s design studio in Milan created this yacht’s contemporary interior ambience. The decor focuses on oak veneers, soft whites and creams in a combination that should appeal to charter guests along with the yacht’s owners. This is a less-is-more approach to design rather than a minimalist one—and fun is still included. The main salon has a cocktail-bar entrance to its lounge and dining areas.

Sunseeker 100: Big-Time Style

What We Said “Sunseeker offers an upper helm position, and wing or stern stations. With or without that second helm, the upper deck’s layout is asymmetrical. In a first for the yacht builder, the upper deck connects via sloping side decks to the forward terrace’s booth seating and sun pads; farther forward, a foredeck tucks deep into the bow. The foredeck is accessed via a short set of steps to port, while a companionway connects aft from the terrace to the portside deck. The after end of the flybridge is open to a degree of owner interpretation.”

Flexible Stateroom Layout: The Sunseeker 100’s accommodations should work for owners and guests, as well as different kinds of charter parties. In addition to the main-deck master, this yacht has four en suite staterooms for as many as 10 guests belowdecks. Two staterooms amidships have king berths, while the other two are forward with berths that can be configured as twins or doubles. They can also have Pullman berths.

A Fun Ride: Our writer found that turns were pretty prompt, given the vessel’s half-load bulk of around 220,000 pounds. With the fins and trim system active, the bow stayed up between 3 to 4 degrees, with roll and pitch nicely in check. Overall, the ride was remarkably comfortable and surprisingly quiet, even at top speed.

Two Oceans 555: Primo Power Catamaran

What We Said: “Stability was among many characteristics that left me impressed with the Two Oceans 555, the company’s first offering in the United States. The builder was founded in 1989 and constructs its boats in Cape Town, South Africa, with power and sail models from 23 to 160 feet length overall. Two Oceans also builds offshore rescue craft, which explains some of the other characteristics I saw after taking a turn at the helm of the Two Oceans 555. For instance, I was startled to learn that this power cat gets about 1 nautical mile per gallon at 10 knots. With 750 gallons of fuel, that’s a lot farther than most yachtsmen will ever want to run in a single hop.”

Off-Grid Package: This power cat can be ordered with twin 9 kW Integrel Solutions generators coupled to the prop shafts with flex power takeoffs. Combined with the solar panels forward of the flybridge helm, this arrangement feeds a bank of Victron Energy lithium-phosphate batteries totaling 26,000 watts, providing more than 19 hours of silent running time for all air-conditioning, ship and galley needs.

Final Thoughts: The Two Oceans 555 has the interior and exterior real estate of a monohull nearly double its size. The builder made good use of that space, creating a yacht that’s ready for comfortable long-distance cruising.

wallywhy 150: 78 Feet, 8 Inches of Innovation

What We Said: “The wallywhy150 is a two-and-a-half-deck design with around 150 gross tons—a spec we don’t often see with yachts this length, but, again, Wally likes to do things differently. The ‘why’ bit of wallywhy is an acronym for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather references hulls that are optimized for a range of displacement and semi-displacement cruising speeds.”

Outdoor Living: There are two principal zones on the 150: the cockpit and the upper deck aft. The cockpit, occupying two levels, has its forward half at the same level as the after end of the main salon, which is lower than aboard more-conventional yacht designs. The rest of the cockpit is down a step. It has an island sofa amidships with a flippable backrest, so guests can laze facing forward or aft. The upper deck aft serves as a sun deck with partial protection from a mostly carbon-fiber hardtop. It’s a sizable space, whether used for family fun or as a party venue.

Final Thoughts: Standard power is triple 900 hp Volvo Penta D13s and IPS1200 pod drives, which should deliver a top-end speed of around 21 knots. With the optional triple 1,000 hp D13s with IPS1350s, Hull No. 1 hit 22.9 knots one way and 22.6 knots on a reciprocal heading. Wally quotes a 23-knot speed at half-load.

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Indiscretion, a 2016 Riva 88 Domino Super, has a chic profile and performance to match. Recently put on the market by Allied Marine, Indiscretion is this Italian-built luxe cruiser that is on the market at $4.39 million. 

Powered by twin 2,638 hp MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesel engines, Indiscretion can hit 38 knots with a comfortable 34-knot cruise speed. Range is around 330 nautical miles at cruise. Two Seakeeper 9 gyro stabilizers keep this yacht stable and bow and stern thrusters with joystick controls enhance close-quarter handling. Some of this Riva 88 Domino Super’s notable system include: 

• Naviop Ships monitoring system
• Three Masters Screens: LCD Monitor M17-41G Engine Displays 
• Naviop, Model X570 
• Furuno Navnet 3DFuruno position display 
• Furuno autopilot, model NAVpilot-711C
• Furuno heading sensor, model PG-700 Furuno network sounder 
• DFF1Bow and stern thruster control station 
• ABT Trac spotlight
•  Electric Corporation, model HR-1012Two anchor control with counter
• LofransTwo MTU displaysVHF radio
• Simrad, model HS 90 rudder indicator display
• Trim tab indicator display
• Two Seakeeper displays, model 9
• Magnetic compass
• Fireboy suppression system control
• Two UPS, model UPS 600
• Trim tabs
• Two 32EOZD Kohler generators

Indiscretion’s flybridge is sizable with a teak sole, a rear-facing C-shaped settee, a helm station on centerline with a bench seat, and a sunbed abaft the helm. Teak stairs lead to the cockpit where guests can enjoy alfresco meals at the dinette or relax on the C-shaped transom sofa. There’s also a wet bar and electric grill. A hydraulic swim platform makes water access seamless. Plan a beach excursion on the 13-foot Aquascan jet tender that is stowed in the garage. The foredeck is set up with a C-shaped dinette and a sun pad for some quietude at the quay. 

Indiscretion‘s salon has two leather sofas to port and one starboard as well as a 43-inch Samsung flat-screen TV. Large side windows and the forward windscreen provide nearly 360-degree views while illuminating the salon and dinette located forward. Forward of the dinette and down a few steps is the galley down. 

Galley amenities include:  

• GE Profile fridge/freezer
• Miele 4-burner cooktop 
• Miele convection oven 
• GE microwave oven 
• Miele dishwasher
• Dual-sink with faucet 
• Upper and lower cabinets
• Pull-out pantry /spice storage 

Accommodations include three en suite staterooms. The owners’ stateroom has a carpeted sole with a king-size berth. The full-beam stateroom has a vanity/desk, an array of cabinets, nightstands flanking the berth, a hanging locker, a walk-in closet, an Amadori safe box and a 54-inch Samsung LED TV. The VIP has a carpeted sole and a queen-size berth that converts to twins, a hanging locker with lights, shelves and a 42-inch Samsung LED TV. The third guest stateroom has side-by-side twin berths, a nightstand, hanging locker and a 23-inch Samsung LED TV. Two crew cabins accommodate four crew members, but could also be used for extra stowage. Allied Marine stated that “the interior of Indiscretion features exquisite striped rosewood paired with fine leather and fabrics, exuding an atmosphere of sophisticated luxury. The layout accommodates eight guests in four spacious cabins, while the crew quarters, comprising two staterooms, can house four crew members. This yacht is designed to offer unparalleled elegance and comfort”. 

Where is Indiscretion located? The yacht is currently lying in Sag Harbor, New York. 

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Eric Frank, (954) 600-0369,

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 88′
• Maximum Beam: 20.42′
• Max Draft: 5.08′
• Cruising Speed: 34 knots
• Max Speed: 38 knots
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Engine Make: MTU Engine Model: 16V 2000 M96L
• Fuel Type: Diesel 
• Combined Horsepower: 5,276 hp
• Range: 330 nm @ 34 knots
• Fuel Capacity: 1,981 Gal.
• Freshwater Capacity: 262 Gal. 

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“Pre-dawn rain faded as the sun split the horizon in Cannes, France. The late summer’s bright light reflected off the Riva 66’ Ribelle’s sapphire-blue hull, illuminating the deep hue at quayside,” Yachting previously wrote. “It was an ocean blue, the kind of color I only see when I’m cruising offshore, where the fathom depths have commas. It was opulent. And it set the stage for all that followed on this sporty cruiser built in Sarnico, Italy. The 66’s lines, inspired by the builder’s 76’ Perseo, have movement. The yacht seems to run while sitting still.”

Allied Marine currently has Knot Normal, a 2020 Riva 66 Ribelle, listed for $2.7 million. The 66-foot flybridge cruiser is the 6^th hull of Riva’s 66 Ribelle and a vessel Allied Marine says is “Lightly used and mostly day cruised… [and] built for the US market.”

Stepping into the salon guests will notice the carpeted sole under their feet, the high-gloss lacquered joinery and volume-enhancing windows to port and starboard. An L-shaped settee and folding table are to starboard with an entertainment center to port. 

The galley on Knot Normal is belowdecks to starboard with an L-shaped corian countertop. Appliances include a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an extractor hood, an induction cooking top and an oven. 

Exterior entertainment spaces onboard the 66 Ribelle are prominent with three sun pads in various locations. The foredeck has a lounge pad forward while the cockpit has a transom sun pad aft. 

Up a level, the sun deck also has a sun pad aft along with additional bench seating to either side of the helm station. On the main deck aft, an L-shaped dinette backs up to the superstructure to starboard offering alfresco dining for everyone onboard.

After a fun day on the water is over, owners and guests can retire to one of three staterooms belowdecks. The 66 Ribelle’s en suite master stateroom sits amidships with hullside windows flanking the centerline berth and bathing the room in natural light. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a centerline berth with an en suite head. The final guest cabin is to port, adjacent to the galley, and has twin side-by-side berths and an en suite head. 

Knot Normal is equipped with the same twin 1,550 hp MAN diesels Yachting’s test yacht had, which saw a nearly 37-knot top hop and a 32-knot cruise speed. It’s worth noting the engines have just 325 hours on them. 

Some other notable features on board Knot Normal include: 

• AIS 
• Starlink
• FLIR Camera
• Underwater lights  
• Williams 345 tender
• Bow and stern thrusters
• Washer and dryer
• Seakeeper stabilizer

Where is Knot Normal located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Bill Shewbridge, 1-954-303-4033, Bill.Shewbridge@AlliedMarine.com 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 66’
• Maximum Beam: 17’4”
• Fuel Capacity: 1,004 gallons
• Draft: 5’11”

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Riva, an iconic brand that is part of the Ferretti Group, has announced that it plans to build its largest flagship superyacht in its history: the 230-foot Riva 70 Metri.

The Riva 70 Metri will have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The shipyard is promising “innovative volumes,” along with “excellent performance and environmental sustainability in the form of the latest-generation hybrid propulsion.” Also part of the plan are heat-recovery technology and a PTO/PTI system, which is a form of hybrid propulsion.

In terms of the design, the company stated in a press release, “Great emphasis was also placed on onboard acoustic comfort, thanks to the use of innovative solutions for reducing noise and vibration levels and improving the stabilization system.”

The owner of Hull No. 1 is an existing Riva customer who worked with the design team to create the Riva 70 Metri. Also part of the collaboration are Officina Italiana Design, the firm founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta; the Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari; and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.

Micheli says the owner of Hull No. 1 was inspired by the Riva 50 Metri.

“Riva 70 Metri promises to set the bar for thrilling experiences in the years to come,” Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi stated in the press release. “She’s a superyacht of timeless beauty that will take the magnificent universe of Riva’s style features and detailing into a new dimension, combining it with cutting-edge navigation and environmental sustainability technology.”

The Riva 70 Metri will be built at the Riva Superyachts Division in Ancona, Italy.

What else is new at the Ferretti Group? At the recent Monaco Yacht Show, the company premiered the wallywind100 Galma—the largest sailing yacht delivered since Wally joined the Ferretti Group—and the Custom Line 50 Asante, which is that brand’s first all-aluminum pleasure vessel. Also on display for the public to check out were the new wallypower50 and the Custom Line Navetta 38. The Ferretti Group also announced that in the first half of the year, its net backlog (the total value of orders for yachts still to deliver, net of revenues already booked) was €785.7 million, while the total was €1.5 billion. “These numbers highlight the financial strength of Ferretti Group and the great confidence shown by the market in an industrial policy focused on new models, innovation and sustainability,” the company reported.

Take the next step: riva-yacht.com

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Most sailors will tell you how marvelous it is not to hear an engine. There’s only the sound of the hull carving through the water, and no whiffs of exhaust fumes. Electric-powered boating has similar appeal, which is what Italy’s Ferretti Group hopes to capture with the label E-Luxury. The first model under this banner is Riva’s El-Iseo.

The original, traditionally powered 27-foot Iseo was shown at the Cannes Yachting Festival back in 2011. Around 70 of them have been built since then. The first production El-Iseo splashed in late 2023 and was at Boot Dusseldorf in January. I got aboard a few months later to play with it on Lago d’Iseo, Riva’s home lake in northern Italy.

The El-Iseo has sky-blue metallic paint, a gorgeous sheerline, light-blue and off-white upholstery, gleaming stainless steel, and the deep gloss of the mahogany foredeck and cockpit detailing. All of it is pure class.

While the El-Iseo’s deep-V hull form is the same as the Iseo’s, the windshield and cockpit seating are a little different. Two bolster-cushioned bucket seats are abaft a wraparound windshield. Farther aft, a C-booth seats four people comfortably. Also on the El-Iseo is cuddy stowage forward beneath the foredeck. Abaft the cockpit, there’s an inset sun pad and a swim platform.

What’s missing in the engine bay of the El-Iseo is a typical engine. Instead, there’s a Parker GVM310 AC motor rated for continuous 250 kW power and 300 kW peak power, two sealed and liquid-cooled 800V battery banks providing a total of 150 kWh, a couple of heat exchangers that are part of a two-stage battery-cooling system, and plenty of chunky cables and hoses, fire-retardant insulation, gas detection and extinguishing systems. Thrust comes from a modified Mercury Racing Bravo X3R sterndrive leg.

There are three cruising modes: adagio, which limits speed to 5 knots, suppresses acceleration and allows a working range of 10 hours or 50 nautical miles; andante, with normal acceleration, a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 25 nm; and allegro, for gloves-off acceleration and 40 knots. When battery reserves drop to 20 percent, the boat switches automatically from allegro into andante mode. At 5 percent, it will trip into adagio mode, allowing for 1,000 rpm and 5 knots with a remaining range of 2 to 3 nautical miles.

Handling is well-mannered throughout the speed range. The boat accelerates much faster than a conventionally propelled runabout of this size, and it heels reassuringly into turns. I’m a big fan of the fully digital Böning custom dashboard, which presents all the essential system information. Owners can choose a 9- or 12-inch Simrad display amidships. A conventional-style gear shift/throttle, Xenta steering and Zipwake trim tabs integrate well in auto-trim mode, although skippers can trim manually too.

We went out with batteries at the recommended 80 percent and came back after 30 minutes showing 34 percent. We plugged into a fast charger, and the boat’s instruments informed us that it would take 90 minutes to restore to 100 percent. Riva quotes 75 minutes for a 20 percent to 80 percent fast charge, and eight hours for a normal charge.

Riva doesn’t publicize prices, but it says this level of technology does not come cheap. Running costs should be relatively low, and environmental consciences should feel eased.  

If the Skies Change…

Riva’s El-Iseo is the only electric boat in Europe rated Cat B, with the help of Italian certification body RINA. Cat B boats can cope with F8 (gale-force) winds and 13-foot seas.

Take the next step: riva-yacht.com

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“The Riva 110 project is a promise of style, design and performance to reach levels never seen before,” Riva says. “Through the collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli together with Sergio Beretta, the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee, and the Engineering Department, Riva 110 promises to be a magnificent and beautiful flybridge yacht, as well as larger than ever before.”

When Riva introduced its former flagship model the 110 Dolcevita, the builder expanded on the exterior design and flowing lines of the 100-foot Corsaro. Allied Marine currently has Tasty Waves, a 2020 Riva 110 Dolcevita, listed for $10.95 million. 

“[Tasty Waves is] a masterpiece of luxury performance, meticulously crafted for the discerning yachtsman,” Allied Marine says. “This stunning vessel has been kept inside an enclosed building full-time.” 

The flybridge has an open-air after section that has a lounge area set up with an L-shaped settee and two lounge chairs. Forward, under the hardtop, a U-shaped dinette sits to starboard across from a two-stool bar. A companion bench seat forward to port is adjacent to the two-seat upper helm station. 

On the foredeck if one sunpad is not enough there’s a second abaft the first. Aft of the second sun pad is a U-shaped settee in case you’re looking to enjoy cocktails at sunset. 

The cockpit is mostly shaded by the flybridge overhang and has room for up to eight people to enjoy alfresco dining at the U-shaped transom settee and fixed dining table. 

Tasty Waves has a conventional salon, which has the lounge area aft and the formal dining space amidships. The main deck interior is bathed in natural light thanks to nearly sole-to-ceiling windows lining the room. Lounge seating includes a double length L-shaped sofa to port. 

Sleeping accommodations include the main deck master stateroom and four additional staterooms belowdecks. The on deck master has a centerline berth and an en suite head. Amidships, the four en suite staterooms belowdecks split the centerline with two cabins forward and two aft. The three-cabin crew quarters is forward, in the bow. 

Twin 2,638 hp MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesels give this 110-footer a 26-knot top hop and a 23-knot cruise speed. It’s worth noting that the engine warranty was recently extended 36 months, or up to 4,500 hours. 

Some other notable features on board Tasty Waves include: 

• Dual Starlink systems 
• Zero-speed stabilizers
• FLIR night vision camera 
• Yacht Controller
• Backup Viasat system for satellite internet

Where is Tasty Waves located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, William Blackwell, +1 561.789.8617, William.BlackwellJr@AlliedMarine.com 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 110’
• Maximum Beam: 23’10”
• Fuel Capacity: 4,042 gallons
• Draft: 6’6”

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2017 Tiara Yachts 53 Coupe – Newport Beach, California

“This Tiara Yachts 53 Coupe express cruiser is a head-turner at the docks with sporty lines accented by a raked windshield and a piercing Navy Blue hull.” Galati Yacht Sales has this California-based Tiara C53 listed at $1.349 million.

“The yacht’s split-level bridge deck is nearly as bright as the outdoors, with a white-accented color palette, teak soles, windows from the ceiling-to-settee level, an electric sunroof and butterfly sliding glass doors aft. Bamboo White Chilewich wall coverings throughout, not only warm the interior, but also create an inviting textured effect.”

2020 Azimut Atlantis 51 – Utopia – Lewisville, Texas

“Azimut Yachts’ Atlantis 51 is an express cruiser aimed at families looking for a vessel with home-like cruising comfort, multiple entertainment spaces and admirable performance. MarineMax currently has Utopia, a 2020 Azimut Atlantis 51, listed for $1.199 million, which represents a $100,000 price reduction.

Utopia’s sleek lines are accented by a raked windshield, which is accented further by elongated and tinted hullside windows that visually lower the yacht’s profile.

A shallow 4-foot, 3-inch draft makes the 53-footer beach- and sandbar-accessible, while twin low-hour (191) 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels push Utopia to a reported 35-knot top hop and a 32-knot cruise speed. It’s also outfitted with a Seakeeper NG6 gyrostabilizer to make the ride as stable as a table.”

2018 Sunseeker Predator 68 – Gravitas – Miami, Florida

“It’s not every day that prospective owners have the chance to purchase a zero-hour used yacht, but that’s exactly what’s available with Gravitas, a 2018 Sunseeker Predator 68.  The supersize express cruiser is listed with Allied Marine for $2.195 million; however, the 68-footer has two brand-new 1,200 hp MAN diesels with a full engine warranty from the manufacturer.

A powerful combination of design elements come together in the Predator 68 with stylish, sleek lines, 38-knot performance and a variety of onboard entertainment spaces–inside and outside.

Done with your morning swim and looking to catch some sun? Take your pick between the foredeck sun pad or the cockpit sun pad. The cockpit has alfresco dining space for everyone aboard at a U-shaped settee and fixed folding table. The grill makes serving the aft dining space a breeze.”

2016 Zeelander Z55 – Fancy – Dania Beach, Florida

This Dutch-built Zeelander Z55 listed with Atlantic Yacht and Ship at an asking price of $1.745 million looks like a little ship. From its proud bow to its robust, heavy-duty hardware, this express cruiser seems ready to roam.

And roam it can. Power is a pair of 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200 diesels that reportedly gives this 55-footer a 32-knot cruise speed and a 38-knot top hop.

Fancy, as this Z55 is called, is all about connecting guests on board to sea and each other. Nearly 360 degrees of glass create a constant connection to the sea, bring in light to the salon and helm and provide unobstructed sightlines for the skipper. Need more natural light? There is a retractable sunroof over the helm and dinette. 

2021 Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin – Coronado, California

“The Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin is fast, fun, adventurous and capable. Listed with Jeff Brown Yachts, the asking price is $369,500.

With a reported top-end speed of 47 knots, the Axopar XC Cross Cabin is a fast and responsive vessel. Powered by twin 300 hp Mercury V8 outboards, this boat turns heads as it dices a seaway. Cruising speed is about 31 knots. Dial it back to 3,500 rpms and roughly 28 knots, and range is about 280 nautical miles. 

Open the pilothouse’s sliding doors, sunroof and Gullwing doors and guests can enjoy an open- air environment while blazing across the water. Relax on the foredeck sun pads, or in fold-down cushioned seats on the roomy aft deck. As guests take a swim, enjoy a few drinks from the wet bar. Shower off on the aft deck before heading in for a short lunch break to cool off. 

2012 Riva 56’ SportRiva – Gabriela – North Miami, Florida

“The Riva 56′ SportRiva is a yacht where Italian elegance and luxury meets innovative design. The focus of the 56′ SportRiva’s design is on the huge curved windscreen glass,” Yachting previously reported. “The windscreen panels extend across and up and over the lower helm and what looks like a secondary windscreen above is purely a contrasting decorative panel. The flybridge has its own prominent reverse-angle windscreen that challenges the flowing lines and adds a hint of aggression to the style but you reap the benefits of this screen out at sea when traveling at speed.”

Now step aboard Gabriela, a 2012 Riva 56′ SportRiva.

2018 Pershing 62 – Behike – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

“Gilman Yachts currently has Behike, a Pershing 62, listed for sale with an asking price of $1.75 million. This 2018 hardtop express cruiser is known for its combination of luxurious appointments and 45-knot speed.

“As for cruising, hold onto your hats. Like all Pershing yachts, the 62 goes like the ballistic missile that is her namesake,” Yachting previously reported. “Her standard pair of 1,550 hp MAN diesels mated to Arneson ASD 14 surface-piercing drives propelled the 62 to a 45-knot top end and a fast cruise of 36-plus knots, according to Pershing. At these speeds, those MANs would burn well over 100 gph, but hey, one has to put 3,100 horses to work occasionally, right?””

2008 Sea Ray Sundancer 60 – Three Sons – Washburn, Wisconsin

Three Sons, a Sea Ray Sundancer 60, is listed for sale with Atlantic Yacht & Ship and has an asking price of $769,999. The 2008, 34-knot-plus express cruiser has cruising accommodations for six within its three-stateroom layout.

Three Sons is powered by twin 1,100 hp MAN V-10 diesels, which is the same propulsion setup Yachting experienced during our initial sea trial of the Sea Ray Sundancer 60.

“With the luck of the draw, winds and seas were such that running offshore would have been at best unpleasant. Even the Intracoastal Waterway was stirred up, but the 60 had no problem slicing through the chop,” Yachting previously reported. “Her two 1,100 hp electronically controlled, common-rail MAN diesels reached maximum turns in approximately 30 seconds without hesitation and I recorded a maximum speed of 34.8 knots.”

2013 Riviera 5000 Sport Yacht – Optimist – West Palm Beach, Florida

“Gilman Yachts has listed Optimist, a 2013 Riviera 5000 Sport Yacht, with an asking price of $649,000. The express-style cruiser has a two-stateroom, two head, layout that can sleep seven thanks to a convertible sofa in the lower salon that converts into a Pullman berth forming upper and lower bunks.

One of this yacht’s highlights is the helm-station experience. Yachting has previously reported how well Riviera designed the double-leather-seat helm space on the 5000 Sport Yacht, including its sightlines: “Two forward-facing windows have uncluttered views and are served by decently sized wipers. Add the long side windows and the open after bulkhead, and you have a near-flawless, 360-degree line of sight.” Additionally, there is a retractable sunroof in case the skipper wants to bring breezes and more natural light into the salon. The helm is also set up with a Garmin electronics suite, including multifunction GPS, displays, radar, autopilot and more. There is also joystick driving and a Skyhook vessel-positioning system.”

2021 Riva Dolceriva – Epica – Huntington, New York

The 48-foot Riva Dolceriva Epica, listed with Allied Marine, is for sale and is asking $1.9 million. The 2021 build has only 175 hours on its Volvo Penta diesels, has a 40-knot top hop and has two staterooms for cruising with family and friends.

The outside spaces aboard this yacht include two sun pads that flank the teak-sole cockpit. Immediately forward and to port is a four-person L-shaped settee and a table that folds out to create a larger dining space with the three-person bench sofa to starboard. The helm is forward and to starboard.”

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