The 56' Rivale Hard Top Expresses all of its Dynamism, Elegance, and Sportiness.
Outstanding in every way: visually stunning, physically stimulating, and newly padded for the utmost in on-the-water enjoyment. The spectacular and practical Hard Top of the 56' Rivale is designed to meet the requirements of owners by providing a large main deck that is shielded from the sun by awnings.
Consolidating a market sector that has been Riva's primary emphasis right from the beginning, such as the one that includes some of the brand's most famous models, such as the Riva Iseo, Acquariva Super, and Rivamare, the 56' Rivale Hard Top is the next step after the Dolceriva Hard Top and is a part of the progression of the Open line. It follows in the footsteps of the Dolceriva Hard Top.
At first glance, the 56' Rivale Hard Top expresses all of its dynamism, elegance, and sportiness, drawing on the design elements that have given the Riva open range its unique status in the world.
From polished mahogany for the interiors to teak for the exteriors, lacquered surfaces to mirror-finish stainless steel and fine leather, this extraordinary yacht was built with painstaking attention to detail and the finest materials, distinguishing the brand from the very beginning. The whole hull is painted in Riva Shark Grey, and Bright Black was used for the details.
When the swim platform is lowered, it partially submerges the steps on the port side and reveals others set in the hull. This provides a unique stairway to enter the water and return on board, eliminating the need to use the steel ladder. A carbon fibre hatch protects a garage for a Williams 325 tender that is also present in the stern.
A sizable sun cushion is installed in the cockpit's aftmost area, where passengers sit. The deck lounge features ample seats looking forward, an L-shaped sofa, and a teak table on the port side. All of these pieces of furniture are located on the port side.
This space for socializing extends ahead, with a raised dormeuse to the left of the helm station, which is equipped with touchscreen-based control, monitoring, and navigation systems. These systems include the engine panel in the unique wide form that MAN-Boening has developed. In the side cabinet that is located behind the helm station, there is a refrigerator, an ice maker, a grill and a wash basin, in addition to bar equipment and supplies for at least six people. The convenient waste separation bins and storage compartments stretch all the way up to the pilot chair and into the base of the chair itself.
A sun cushion with a reclining headrest and an awning that may provide shade are located at the bow of the vessel. The anti-slip, walkable glass panel is placed in a stainless steel frame and is located forward of the sun pad. The panel is finished off by the signal horn, which is housed in a beautiful antique casing. The housing is made out of a polished casting made of stainless steel, which is a nod to the iconic Riva models from the past.
Ochre and white Morbern leather from the Prodigy line was used to upholster all of the seating areas, including the couches, the forward and aft sun pads and the external pilot chair.
The primary new feature is a carbon fiber-detailed black fixed hard top that covers the whole center part of the boat. This keeps the relaxing areas protected from the sun and other elements. The one-of-a-kind architecture has handrails in the form of steel grips on either side of the building, in addition to air conditioning that may be added as an option. Awnings can also be installed to cover the cockpit and the forward lounge, therefore forming a single covered space that extends the whole length of the boat, from the bow to the stern.
Below deck, the 56' Rivale Hard Top greets visitors with an elegant lounge-dinette that has alternating mirrored surfaces with polished mahogany, dark lacquer finishes, and dark leather furniture.
Because of the mirrored walls — which also house the television screen — and the lacquer finish sliding surfaces that cover the washbasin and work tops, the galley that is located on the port hull side of the ship seems to be partially invisible.
This area is drenched in natural light thanks to the glass skylight as well as the large windows in the hull.
This open layout is perfect for day cruises with several passengers since it features an independent day head that can be accessed directly from the dinette. This allows passengers to use the day head in complete privacy without having to approach the cabins or bathrooms of overnight visitors.
The arrangement of the night area contains three en-suite cabins, each of which features the same play on textures and colors as the lounge. These cabins are further enhanced by the contrast between the white leather used for the headboard and bed sides and the black leather used for the tops of the bedside table and bed bases. On the starboard side is the master stateroom, and there is a VIP suite ahead; each of these cabins have their own private bathrooms. The design is finished off with a double cabin that contains two sets of bunk beds and is serviced by a bathroom that doubles as a day head. Wood, light and dark lacquer finishes, mirrored surfaces, and white Corian are all elements that come together to form the design of the bathrooms.
