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NEW ARRIVAL

The project for the new 90’, a new episode in the
Riva legend, was introduced at its official preview at the 2017

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

ike only the best TV series are able to do, the around the helm station. The stern area features an innovative
Riva is stirring up great expectations and an retractable ladder that has been successfully fitted on the new,
insatiable desire for new episodes (excuse open 56’ Rivale. A patent for the ladder will soon be granted
us... new yacht models). So it was only natural to the Ferretti Group. A choice of three engines is available
L that the official preview of the new for the Riva 90’. As a standard, twin MTU 12V
Riva 90’ project was met with great enthusiasm 2000 M96L engines with a power of 1948 MHP
during the 58th edition of the Fort Lauderdale } The exterior styling each, which enable the yacht to reach a cruising
International Boat Show. The result of coopera- is distinguished speed of 22 knots and a maximum speed of 26
tion between Officina Italiana Design, the studio by a sleek profile knots. Alternatively, customers can order twin
founded by designer Mauro Micheli together and a generous MTU 16V 2000 M84 engines rated at 2218 MHP,
with Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group’s use of glass allowing the flybridge to cruise at 24 knots and
Product Strategy Committee and Engineering attain a maximum speed of 28 knots. A third
Department, the new 90’ in the latest genera- option, which is installed on the first unit manu-
tion of Riva flybridges both combines and reinforces the strong factured, are twin MTU 16V 2000 M93 engines generating 2435
points of its predecessors. The main features of the new yacht MHP each. They propel the yacht to a cruising speed of 26 knots
include an exterior look distinguished by the broad use of and a maximum speed of 30 knots (preliminary specifications).
glazed windows on the hull, on the main deck extending from The Riva 90’ will be equipped with underway and zero speed
the stern to the wide body Owner’s Suite and, on a raised level, stabilising fins and, upon request, Seakeeper stabilisers as well.

The new 90-foot yacht is the latest addition to the new-generation Riva flybridge range and complements the highly successful 100’ Corsaro and the 110’ Dolcevita,
which is set to be launched in early 2018. The stern area features the innovative Ferretti Group’s patented concealed stairway system,
already installed on the open yacht 56’ Rivale. The garage can accommodate a Williams 395 tender and a personal watercraft, which can be launched separately.

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