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Riva steps out with a 115-footer customized beyond standard production.
by Justin Ratcliffe
photography by Justine Ratcliffe
11/01/2005
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Regardless of
the cabin arrangement, the flybridge deck aboard the 115 would do justice to a
130-footer. This sensation of space has been achieved by shifting the deckhouse
forward, which leaves the central area open and adds an optional skylounge aft
that can be used as gym, media room, study or library. Alternatively, without a
skylounge, the flybridge deck becomes a vast, open-air room that can accommodate
all guests. On Hull No. 1, the skylounge functions as a TV room served by a
port-side covered stairway to the aft main deck. A starboard stairway links the
aft deck to the open-air part of the upper deck.
Curved, sliding doors on the
main aft deck open onto an all-white, mini lounge between deck and salon. The
salon is spacious and comfortable, with three large sofas. Cream-colored fabric
contrasts pleasantly with dark walnut paneling. An illuminated wall divides the
salon from dining area, which seats just eight guests.
“The 115 is built to
the highest standards,” remarks the project manager, Nicola Nicolai. “The
systems are what we call ‘fifty-meter standard,’ with stainless steel or rigid
PVC tubing, instead of flexible hoses, and so forth. This means the yacht can
easily conform to MCA or RINA A-class standards, and hence, European Community
charter regulations. For comfort, we have sound-proofed bulkheads and floating
floors
on the lower deck.”
The engine room has plenty of headroom and work
space. It is available in two layouts, depending on tender requirements. Powered
by twin MTU 12V 4000 M90 MTUs, Riva’s 115 has a top speed of over 26 knots, and
a range of 600 miles cruising at 23 knots. Beginning with the second unit,
Mitsubishi at-anchor stabilizers will be standard equipment.
Riva, 39 035 910202, www.riva-yacht.com
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