Wood You?

While a superior, standard vintage Riva wooden roundabout averages out at almost $200,000 (exemplary specimens can get into the low seven figures), alas, the company ceased the manufacture of wooden boats in 1996 (although its Riva Classics division continues to support, maintain, and do everything it can to keep its iconic wooden boat legend alive and vital).

But don’t shed a tear just yet; you can still experience Riva romance and evocative Riva lines in a new collection of powerboat models built with modern fiberglass and composite hulls.

From the striking, 27-foot, all-electric, sexy modernity of the El-Iseo to its latest open-air 56’ Rivale Super powerboat just introduced this September, the spirit of Riva is entering a new generation. Let’s take a closer look at this new, top-of-the-line vessel.

No Rival

Not so much a runabout as a small, open-air yacht, the 56’ Rivale Super can still deliver speedy thrills with its twin MAN V8-1000 engines that provide a 34-knot top speed (about 40 mph) and a 28-knot cruising speed. Optional 1,200hp versions of the engines jump that velocity to 38 knots top and 32 knots cruising.

By day, the vessel is certified for 14 passengers (including one crew) to enjoy its abundant leisure possibilities while drawing less than five feet of water fully loaded. By night, the lower deck sleeps four people in two cabins, plus it has a dedicated crew cabin.

You can opt for three passenger cabins if you want to operate it without a crew member. Either way, you can take the vessel on longer overnight trips (it has a 210nm range) with hotel-like comfort, thanks to a spacious salon below deck.

So, what is the price tag for all this luxurious comfort and thrilling performance? The 56’ Rivale Super starts at $1.4 million.

Learn more about Riva by docking here.