Ferretti Sportiva 56- boatpoint.com

Since 1842, the name Riva has been synonymous with style, grace, racy good looks, sexiness, and adhering to the finest tradition of quality boatbuilding. It also epitomises the phrase la dolce vita: the sweet life. And one would be hard pressed to find a sweeter boat on display than the SportRiva 56.

Combining the flybridge concept with the sporty lines of an open, the SportRiva 56, designed by Mauro Micheli and the Officina Italiana Design team, is both racy in her profile and practical in her purpose. That is, to provide her owners with the looks and performance of an open boat with a saloon air-conditioned for cruising in tropical climes. To that end, she is equipped with a pair of 900hp MAN diesel engines promising a top speed of 32kts, a cruise of 28kts, and a 245nm range at cruise speed.

The aft deck, with opposing lounges, features a seating space for up to eight guests. A stylish stainless steel ladder, itself a work of art, is located forward of this area and leads to the upper bridge with its second driving station and large sundeck. The saloon, whose doors can be retracted to open up both areas, is also equipped with ample seating areas, dining table, lower helm, and large windows all around. The SportRiva 56 offers a three-stateroom layout with a master forward in the bow section and two opposing guest quarters amidships and to either side.

Published : Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Source: boatpoint.com