Allied Marine is the Exclusive US Dealer for New Riva Yachts
The Riva mystique lives on in this refined 27-foot runabout and is more modern and current than ever before. While her lines and design are as smooth and sensuous as ever, in typical Riva flair, Iseo can also claim some of the most cutting-edge technologies. View available Riva Iseo for sale here.
The Aquariva Super was designed to carry on the legend’s narrative, and she has always done it in style. She has been designated as the heir to the renowned Aquarama, and she keeps all her forefather’s timeless charm while adding a new modern touch with her cutting-edge high-tech trappings. Browse Riva Aquariva for sale.
It’s an Aquariva, it’s an Aquarama, its history transformed into future and beauty: Riva Anniversario is an incredible combination of details and inspiration drawn from both these boats. Browse Riva Anniversario for sale.
Rivamare is a jewel in the Riva crown with her sinuous, flowing lines, this feat of engineering and style is a fusion of legend, modernity, and sheer class. A seductive, sporty motorboat that charms from the very first glance. Browse Rivamare for sale.
There are boats that tell a familiar tale, and then there are boats that write a totally new one, such as the Dolceriva. Riva’s most recent inspired innovation is a 48′ open yacht designed for a luxurious onboard lifestyle. Browse Dolceriva for sale.
Rivale, at 56′, is an unrivaled open cruiser of immaculate vigor and sporting flair, thanks to certain unique and creative design characteristics. Peerless creativity, masterful workmanship, and cutting-edge technology combine to create a boat that quickly bowls over all comers. Browse 56’ Rivale for sale.
The 66′ Ribelle’s brazen, rebellious nature is obvious from her name, but that’s only the beginning. This gorgeous yacht is anything but average, combining exceptional design with the enjoyment and comfort of a variety of smart on-board amenities. Browse 66’ Ribelle for sale.
A sleek profile and stylish details infuse this trendsetting yacht with a fashion-driven spirit. Riva 68’ Diable sets the bar as the must-have open yacht, an incredible boat that tempts and beguiles. Browse 68’ Diable for sale.
The 76′ Bahamas, the world’s second convertible yacht, is a magnificent motorboat that combines the attraction of classic design with the refined delights of cutting-edge technology. A sleek, super-high-tech, seductive open sportfly yacht is coveted by so many owners. Browse 76’ Bahamas for sale.
Heir to and evolution of the multiple award-winning 76’ Perseo Super, the best-loved Riva sport-fly of recent years proposes new aesthetic solutions combined with unprecedented functional design features, achieving excellence in terms of onboard livability and performance. Browse 76’ Perseo Super for sale.
The meticulous design process of the Riva 88 Domino Super led to many innovative features, both functional and aesthetic. The sun deck enhances the sportiness of the craft. The open-air control station at the center of the boat is compact and features a roomy, comfortable sofa forward. Browse Riva 88′ Domino Super for sale.
The Riva 88′ Folgore is a sportfly with a twist: powerful and innovative, this is a yacht designed to stun. Her design’s magnetic attractiveness is based on the notion of combining modern materials like carbon with traditional aesthetics like mahogany inlay and ornate steel. Browse Riva 88′ Folgore for sale.
The Riva 88′ Florida exemplifies this concept, rewriting the code of yachting once more for an experience unlike any other. What more could you want in a yacht than elegance, and inventiveness, combined with power and speed, all with the unmistakable Riva hallmark? Browse Riva 88′ Florida for sale.
The Riva 90′ Argo is a one-of-a-kind example of Riva’s new generation of flybridges. Her instantly identifiable, forward-thinking design, is distinguished by fluid, athletic lines and a superlative variety of high-tech on-board solutions. Browse Riva 90′ Argo for sale.
The new Super flybridge yacht is a stunning redesigned successor to the 100′ Corsaro. The Riva 102′ Corsaro Superyacht offers 102 feet of grandeur and fresh style accents breathe life into an exceptional masterpiece of yacht design, poised to make a spectacular mark in history. Browse Riva 102′ Corsaro for sale.
Riva’s new fiberglass flagship, Riva 110′ Dolcevita Superyacht, is a magnificent invention in every way: for her spectacular visual effect, for her unparalleled balance of aesthetics, luxury, and high technology, and for the premium cruising experience she provides. Browse Riva 110′ Dolcevita for sale.
The new Riva 130’ Bellissima superyacht will accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, all of which will be unequaled in terms of comfort, elegance, and luxury. Speak to a Riva Superyacht Specialist for details or browse Riva 130′ Bellissima for sale.
Riva 50METRI Superyacht reflects and even enhances the brand’s aesthetic prestige and hallmark style, giving her owner a cruising experience with supreme standards of comfort and total peace of mind. Browse the Riva 50Metri for sale.
Discover Riva 54METRI Project, a spirit akin to the legendary Riva boat fleet. Riva range expresses the soul of this legendary brand to sublime effect. Now with Superyachts Division, you can make a Riva truly yours. Browse the Riva 54Metri for sale.
Riva Yachts Speedboat Racing Emerges
In 1881 Ernesto began his own family, and in the meantime was commissioned to build the first motorboat. Its success encouraged him to design and build motorboats of his own, some of which were used to transport tourists to Montisola, the largest lake island in Europe.
When Ernesto was killed in a boatyard accident in 1907, his son, Serafino Riva, stepped in to run the family business. Aware of the technology and attitude shifts occurring after the turn of the century, Serafino devoted his time to building leisure craft instead of his father’s transport boats. European inboard engines and outboard engines from the United States revolutionized the construction of boats, and Serafino decided to dedicate the company’s new Riva yachts for sale to the new sport of motorboat racing.
Serafino showcased Riva’s excellent performance, which convinced the most famous pilots of the time to drive Rivas in the speedboat races. The races, which were rapidly gaining in popularity, became an excellent way to promote leisure boats in general, even outside of the racing region. In fact, in 1928, Riva participated in Milan’s first Nautical Exhibition. Riva was part of virtually all motorboat events held between 1931 and 1939, the year when racing activities were suspended in Italy.
The Riva Runabout Revolution
In the mid-1930s, the world’s most famous mahogany runabout (still instantly recognizable today) was designed and built by Riva. Production of these yachts was never interrupted, even when demand declined during the Second World War.
After the war, Riva designed and popularized more speedboats, such as the “Sea Spider” which evolved into the “Corsaro.” The new sport of water skiing became popular, and of course, Riva yachts were right there, meeting the needs of water skiers throughout the Mediterranean.
Riva Yachts Entering The Modern Era
In 1949, Carlo Riva purchased the yard from his father, Serafino. In 1956, Carlo began a decades-long collaboration working with Giorgio Barilani, a boat designer and architect exclusive to Riva.
By the late 1960s, Riva boats became synonymous with the rich and famous. Owning a Riva was a sign of style and elegance. In Saint-Tropez, actors, actresses, heirs, and heiresses partied onboard these stylish yachts all night long. Sophia Loren purchased at least two Riva yachts, and Rivas were frequently showing up in the movies. Because of their timeless design and top-quality material choices, Riva yachts became instant classics that still hold their prestige more than six decades later.
Riva Yachts Ownership Changes
In 1991, the last Riva family member to work at the company left shortly after Rolls Royce purchased 100 percent of Riva’s shares. But in 2000, Riva became Italian-owned once again when the Ferretti Group acquired the yard.
Ferretti relaunched the product and the brand, with a primary focus once again on what made Riva great: Quality, design, and style.
As part of the Ferretti Group, Allied Marine is proud to be the exclusive dealer for all new Riva Yachts for sale along the East Coast in the United States.