How sweet it is
May 14, 2020
3 minutes
A sea trial with a group of marine journalists can take the romance out of a boat ride. As we talk revs, consumption and knots, one can almost forget what this is – a brand-new Riva built in the brand’s historic lakefront hometown of Sarnico, Italy, with an attention to design detail that borders on obsessive: 20 coats of varnish on mahogany; air intakes in carbon outlined in stainless steel; a one-piece wraparound glass windshield; a spacious indoor saloon; a luxurious cabin; and even an optional crew cabin.
There is nothing more fun for boat writers
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