PEAKLIFE

The latest edition to the Italian icon Riva is unmistakably splendours.

The creation of a new Riva boat always involves a challenge to state-of-the-art yachting and a leap forward resulting in the addition of a new star to a universe studded with legends. 56′ Rivale, the masterpiece which further expands the open yacht fleet, was revealed recently at the event “Reflection”, celebrating the timeless elegance of Riva in the place where the legend was born 175 years ago: the historic Sarnico shipyard.

The yacht expresses great dynamism, elegance and sportiness from the moment you set your eyes on it, thanks to the design elements that have made Riva open yachts unique in the world. The new 56-foot Riva yacht is the product of the joint efforts of Officina Italiana Design, the Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee and the Engineering Department, which have conceived, designed and created a boat with a unique style, excellent performance at sea and cutting-edge technological solutions.

The Riva 56 Rivale is fitted with twin 1200 HP MAN engine, with a cruising speed of 31 knots and a maximum speed of 35 knots. With the powerful engine performance increases to a cruising speed of 34 knots and a maximum speed of 38 knots respectively.

56′ Rivale combines the utmost attention to every detail with the use of the finest quality materials – the distinctive hallmarks of the brand – from the high gloss mahogany of the interiors to the natural teak of the exteriors, as well as lacquered finishes, stainless steel details, mirrored and glazed surfaces, and superior leathers.

Designed for an Ultimate Sojourn

The stern, whose garage houses a Williams 325 tender protected by a hatch in double shell carbon fibre, features a major innovation: during underwater movement of the swimming platform, the steps on the left become partially submerged revealing additional steps in the hull, providing a single most convenient stairway for getting into the water and back on board without having to use the steel ladder, although available for use.

In the cockpit, at the far end of the stern, there is a large sun pad. The mooring equipment is housed in compartments set in the bulwark; these are covered by grilles made in stainless steel, as is the fairlead. Underneath the roll bar, which adds a beautiful finishing touch to the profile and acts as a supporting structure for the antennas of the electronic apparatus, the main deck lounge features a spacious, forward-facing sitting area completed with L-shaped sofa and teak dining table on the left. The case, made from polished cast stainless steel, is a tribute to the glorious Riva vessels of the past.

For a cozy ride

Below deck, the 56′ Rivale offers its guests the comfort of a very elegant lounge-dinette, where mirrored surfaces alternate with varnished mahogany, dark lacquered woods, and dark leather coverings. The resulting interplay of different colours and materials is the “signature” of Riva interiors.

Sofas and ottoman seats are covered in fabric created by Ivano Redaelli, an Italian company that supplied the decorative cushions and tartan blanket too. The wall-to-wall carpet is manufactured by the Dutch company Van Besouw.

The sleeping area features two en suite cabins in which one can admire the same interplay of colours and materials found in the lounge, in addition to the striking contrast between the white leather covering of the headboard and border and the dark leather on the tops of the bedside tables and bases of the beds.

The master suite has the head on the left side, while the VIP cabin situated in the forward area features many storage compartments and a starboard side head. The crew cabin has a single bed with bathroom with separate access from a hatch in the cockpit, concealed by the dormouse. It can be replaced by a third guest cabin.