Riva has presented a new 15-meter open cruiser Dolceriva, which is notable for its original appearance and interesting planning solutions. The exterior by Officina Italiana Design demonstrates a new interpretation of the legendary brand’s boat design traditions. The yacht’s rounded stern echoes the shape of the sports car and also evokes the brand’s models such as the Ariston and Tritone.
A wide bench is molded into the transom, and when it leans back to form a bathing platform, two loungers can be installed there.
On the bow deck, a skylight is provided in the middle of the foredeck, giving the lower deck additional natural light. Polished mahogany with a multi-layer lacquer finish is used here.
In the aft part of the cockpit there is a place for two more sunbeds, under which there are lockers for storing equipment and supplies. Between them and the steering console is a dinette with two sofas for eight people and a folding table. Under it is a hatch leading to the storage room; if desired, it can be converted into a second cabin.
All rooms are decorated in the Riva tradition: wood, leather, metal and mirror surfaces
The helm station is equipped with a Garmin Empirbus system, and a joystick with Docking mode is useful for driving and mooring in a crowded marina. The Driving mode option is also available, with which Dolceriva will be controlled exclusively by the joystick.
The lower deck houses a dining group with a large sofa, a galley and a bathroom with separate toilet and shower. The spacious owner’s stateroom occupies the bow of the deck; it is separated from the interior by a folding door made of metal and tinted glass. All rooms are decorated in the Riva tradition and include noble woods, leather inserts, mirror surfaces and metal.
Dolceriva is equipped with two 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels as standard. from. with shafts and angular transmission (V-drive). Installation of more powerful Volvo Penta D13 1000 hp is also provided. from. With them Dolceriva reaches a maximum speed of 40 knots.
The boat will be available in any Riva brand color; the first case will receive a noble Regal Silver with black accents.
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