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CANTIERI RIVA - 21 DOLCE VITA
Indeed Riva boats have something special that makes them unique
and easily recognizable. Even the most recent product of the
Sarnico-based yard, the Riva 21 Dolce Vita (one of the most
beautiful and mostly admired boats of all boat shows I
participated in) sticks to the rule and sticks to the beauty and
sophisticated elegance of her origins. Her outside line, trim and
aggressive ride and her interior and on-deck layout follow a new
direction and reflect new and charming solutions that the leisure
motor yacht market may follow in the future.
Designer: Cantieri Riva |
The Riva 21 Dolce Vita surely pleases and makes people dream; she
is a product of the Italian yacht design that may be used as a
point of reference. The description of the Riva 21 is difficult,
almost impossible. Life on board is pleasant and relaxing, yet
full of emotions if one considers that she is a masterpiece of the
Italian shipbuilding industry.
In order to feel these emotions I suggest climbing on the flying
bridge (by way of the access ladder from the cockpit and from the
salon), caressing the cockpit table, sitting on the salon settee.
Try to savor the overall balance of the salon on two levels, to
enjoy and move freely in the cabins and in the rational and ample
crew's quarters.
Observe the several practical solutions - aft
garage, swimming ladder, access to the side deck, units, foredeck.
Last but not least, I suggest a sea trial to take notice of the
trim and soft maneuverability of the boat (eventually riding an
another boat to have a different point of view).
TECHNICAL DATA
Italian VAT: 20%
Total installed power: 2,300 hp
Hull: planing V-hull
Superstructures and windows materials: stainless steel
structures, windows in tempered glass
Layout and characteristics: forward Owner's stateroom with
two closets, central double bed, stereo radio and CD player,
dressing table with seat, en suite bathroom with shower stall; two
guest cabins with twin beds both with en suite bathroom with
shower; aft crew's cabin with two berths, closet and en suite
bathroom with shower; salon is on two levels with settees, bar,
dashboard, full stereo radio and CD-player, color TV set with VCR,
bar with sink, refrigerator and ice-maker
Helm station in cockpit: chart storing area, depth-sounder
with log, full engine indicators and instruments, auto-pilot with
rudder angle indicator interfaced with GPS plotter, pilot's seat,
lateral door, 48-mile radar with color display, VHF semi-duplex
radio and telephone, Riva meteorological station, full dashboard
with compass, power assisted hydro-electric wheel steering,
throttle and reversing gear levers
Galley: to starboard of the salon, access is by way of
ladder, it is fitted with cabinets, drawers, pantry, cupboards,
extractor, combined oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, 4-
ceramic hob range, Corian worktop with two sinks and hot/cold
water mixer, stainless steel cooking set
Deck: with an elegant design and very practical
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