Dolce vita

The hull window design stems from a complex research process by Officina Italiana Design: generated by a black pencil mark along the side of the yacht, it deftly ascends towards the deck.

This intriguing stylistic solution has led to an original and innovative hull-deck coupling system: the aft area, totally freed from the fender bar, features a carbon-fibre air vent with a steel frame.

Making this model even more special are a number of fascinating aesthetic touches, including the stunning windshield made with innovative spherical crystals and featuring a slight counter-curvature: an element destined to become a new Riva signature.

The forward surface on the main deck sports the legendary high-gloss mahogany with its twenty coats of varnish, punctuated by a crystal section with a built-in skylight, which allows the cabin below decks to receive plenty of natural sunlight.

The exterior part in glossy mahogany features the traditional white maple seams, which are instead absent from the perfectly uniform interiors. At the centre stands the chrome-plated aluminium alloy casing.

This magnificent object, with its timeless appeal, completed by a mahogany shaft for hanging the Riva banner, is reminiscent of the fittings found on the models of the past.

Throughout the main deck, several other details pay homage to Riva’s vast history and tradition, such as the aft, forward and side lifelines in steel and mahogany, or the mahogany aft wings. Steel also plays a leading role, being used often as a separation between the various elements.

Dolceriva is available in all colours of the Riva range: the first unit will feature the striking Regal Silver with bright black inserts.

The rounded stern pays homage to the iconic “Ariston” and “Tritone” models while also evoking the rear of a luxury sports car. The hatch, which features a structural bench when closed, swings open to reveal inbuilt mahogany steps as well as a large surface: using the inclination of the stern and the level surface of the beach area, two specially designed ergonomic sun pads can be positioned over the hatch, offering the opportunity to experience the sea in unique fashion.

With the hatch open, more steps appear, complete with two storage compartments which can be used to house watertoys.

Beyond the two sun pads, separated by a central walkway, is the cockpit, with two more large sun pads which conceal additional storage compartments, and which lead to the dinette located amidship.

Furnished with two large facing sofas and a central folding table in steel and mahogany, this area can comfortably welcome up to eight people.

At the centre of the dinette is an access leading to a belowdeck space, which in standard configuration serves as a spacious storage area. On request, this space can also be set up as a crew area or as a second guest cabin with a small storage compartment.

Beyond this is the helm station, with pilot and co-pilot seats. The bridge features a Garmin Empirbus monitoring system, which combines integrated monitoring and navigation functionalities using touchscreen displays and supports the installation of a joystick system.

To the side and below the co-pilot seat, a cabinet unit set along the bulwark houses a fridge, ice-maker, sink, work surface and bar equipment, as well as practical recycling bins and various storage compartments. The area can be protected thanks to a retractable electro-hydraulic bimini top.

A steel and glass hatch provides access to a luxurious open space comprised of a dinette with spacious sofa, a kitchen, and a bathroom with separate shower and closet.

The spacious owner’s cabin is located forward, separated from the dinette by means of a steel and glass sliding door, whose inner metallic mesh is designed to let in light but not sight, thus providing the utmost privacy.

The owner’s cabin is fitted with a central bed, two walk-in closets and storage.

Dolceriva features a V-Drive axis propulsion system and, optionally, mounts twin Volvo Penta D13 engines each capable of producing 1,000 Mhp at 2,400 rpm.

In terms of performance, the model can reach a maximum speed of 40 knots with a cruising speed of 35 knots at the specified conditions. In its standard configuration, instead, the model installs twin Volvo Penta D13 engines, each delivering 800 Mhp at 2,300 rpm, allowing a maximum speed of 35 knots with a cruising speed of 27 knots (preliminary data). The autotrim function is obtained thanks to the interceptors.

The optional joystick system includes a docking mode feature that makes it extremely easy to manoeuvre in narrow waters, as in sideways-mooring for example, thanks to the movement achieved by the combined use of the propellers and the proportional bow thruster.

There is also a driving mode function, available on request, that allows Dolceriva to be piloted exclusively through the joystick.

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