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Performance

Cruising
By Tony William

The new Riva 63' Virtus is the product of a close
working relationship between Officina Italiana Design, the studio that exclusively designs all yachts
in the Riva range, the AYT - Advanced Yacht Technology, the Ferretti Group's naval research and design
centre, and the team of architects and designers at
Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. The new model has been
designed as a sporty yacht, created for owners
wishing to experience the sea first hand.
Riva reinterprets the concept of an open yacht with
a model featuring a typical Mediterranean style
which maintains the unmistakable elegance of all
the shipyard's models: class, refinement and clean
lines. These are also found in and on the new Riva
63' Virtus, flagship of the Riva opens, a model designed to last. Created following the lines of the 63'
Vertigo, a classical, highly successful Riva model,
Virtus recaptures the strong character of the Rivale,
another Riva open boat which has marked the shipyard's history, but uses larger spaces which guarantee excellent liveabilit y and total on-board comfort.
The exteriors feature spacious areas which enable
owners to enjoy the yacht in the company of their
guests, also thanks to two large sundecks, one at
bow and one astern, under which the garage for the
tender is located. This sociable aspect of the yacht
is also extended to the helm area, where the driving
seat consists of a three seater sofa, enabling owners to share the pleasure of driving the yacht with
their guests. Moreover, it is protected by a large
windshield with a double curve which ensures comfort while cruising.

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The cockpit is spacious, comfortable and equipped
with a fridge, sink and - upon request - a grill. In
the cockpit there are three sofas, one of which Lshaped, located on the port hand side, one astern
and a third equipped with a system which slides and
enables to move closer to the varnished teak table
which has a flip up section. Moreover, the cockpit is
covered with a large, electro-hydraulically operated
bimini which can also be kept open whilst running.
Typical of Riva, the class and attention to fine detail
is evident in the cleats and in the electric winches skilfully concealed to ensure aesthetic fluidity.
Painstaking attention has also been paid to creating the functional, well-designed instrument mast in
line with the style of all Riva open models.
The interior fittings have been studied in such a way
as to attain the very best availability in terms of
space and comfort, with a large salon which makes
it possible to place a wooden table, able to accomodate up to six in this area, without having to reduce the size of the galley. Riva 63' Virtus is a yacht
featuring contrasts of colour and materials: the alternation between the light shades of the oak and
darker ones of the leather, and between the opaque
and polished lacquering create a style which gives
the new Riva 63' Virtus a further touch of modern
style without forgetting the traditional elegance of
all Riva yachts.
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