Biggest Boat in Riva History

The Riva 70 Metri, at 230 feet LOA, is set to be Riva’s largest flagship superyacht, showcasing innovative design and engineering. It will have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure as well as a hybrid propulsion system. Courtesy Riva

Riva, an iconic brand that is part of the Ferretti Group, has announced that it plans to build its largest flagship superyacht in its history: the 230-foot Riva 70 Metri.

The Riva 70 Metri will have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The shipyard is promising “innovative volumes,” along with “excellent performance and environmental sustainability in the form of the latest-generation hybrid propulsion.” Also part of the plan are heat-recovery technology and a PTO/PTI system, which is a form of hybrid propulsion.

In terms of the design, the company stated in a press release, “Great emphasis was also placed on onboard acoustic comfort, thanks to the use of innovative solutions for reducing noise and vibration levels and improving the stabilization system.”

The owner of Hull No. 1 is an existing Riva customer who worked with the design team to create the Riva 70 Metri. Also part of the collaboration are Officina Italiana Design, the firm founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta; the Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari; and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.

Micheli says the owner of Hull No. 1 was inspired by the Riva 50 Metri.

“Riva 70 Metri promises to set the bar for thrilling experiences in the years to come,” Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi stated in the press release. “She’s a superyacht of timeless beauty that will take the magnificent universe of Riva’s style features and detailing into a new dimension, combining it with cutting-edge navigation and environmental sustainability technology.”

The Riva 70 Metri will be built at the Riva Superyachts Division in Ancona, Italy.

What else is new at the Ferretti Group? At the recent Monaco Yacht Show, the company premiered the wallywind100 Galma—the largest sailing yacht delivered since Wally joined the Ferretti Group—and the Custom Line 50 Asante, which is that brand’s first all-aluminum pleasure vessel. Also on display for the public to check out were the new wallypower50 and the Custom Line Navetta 38. The Ferretti Group also announced that in the first half of the year, its net backlog (the total value of orders for yachts still to deliver, net of revenues already booked) was €785.7 million, while the total was €1.5 billion. “These numbers highlight the financial strength of Ferretti Group and the great confidence shown by the market in an industrial policy focused on new models, innovation and sustainability,” the company reported.

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