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NEW 76 ’ BAHAMAS SUPER : RIVA STYLE AND SUPERLATIVE TECHNOLOGY
The yacht with the spirit of both an open and a coupe is back , offering a host of new features in terms of digital innovation , functionality and storage , for a cruising experience as comfortable as it ’ s exciting .
In 2016 , Riva 76 ’ Bahamas wrote an indelible page in the history of yachting , design and luxury , enriching the art of cruising with an extraordinary boat that is a distillation of timeless appeal and innovative technology . Six years later , this iconic Riva model is back in the spotlight with a radical and innovative restyling that proposes new functions , up-to-date spaces and unprecedented storage solutions .
Riva 76 ’ Bahamas is the magnificent result of collaboration between Officina Italiana Design , the firm founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta , working in partnership with the Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department . Developed on the 76 ’ Perseo Super naval platform , the coupe has an overall length of over 23 metres and is already an object of desire for every owner , representing an exciting combination of open and coupe , of onboard practicality and liveability , and of comfort and power . The huge cockpit is the iconic feature of 76 ’ Bahamas and relaxing on the generous sunpad overlooking the beach area , on the chaise longue or on the comfortable sofa is an integral part of the onboard experience . The restyling upgrades this area with advanced technology and home automation solutions : the sunpad ’ s armrests have two built-in panels that offer a simple and immediate way to control the lighting , the stereo system and the stern door .
Continuing forward , the lounge area dominates the central part of the deck and is protected by the double-curved laminated glass windscreen with a polished stainless steel frame . On the starboard side , the dining area is furnished with an L-shaped sofa and a teak table with stainless steel trim that comfortably seats eight guests . Behind this space are various storage compartments that contain , among other things , the audio equipment . The big bar area on the port side contains a fridge , an icemaker and a sink , plus an optional grill or TV screen . The bridge and the helm station instrumentation are another focus of the new technology featured on the restyled 76 ’ Bahamas Super . The displays are touchscreen and the steering system has been converted from hydraulic to Xenta electro-hydraulic for better functionality while cruising . The pilot and co-pilot chairs are joined by a third chair on the opposite side of the sliding hatch that leads below deck . The chairs , which are specially designed for all Riva models by Officina Italiana Design , are housed in a fibreglass cradle and supported by a stainless steel “ bridge ” for a lighter overall look .
The now legendary C-TOP , the aerodynamic carbon top with a patented system that converts the yacht from an open into a coupe and vice versa , remains the star feature of Riva 76 ’ Bahamas . Lifted by two carbon arms finished with a polished carbon look , it rises from the deckhouse to a position over the cockpit and locks onto the windscreen and carbon roll bar , revealing a spacious forward dinette . The housings for the various antennas and satellite systems are incorporated in the roll bar , which features an aggressive central “ fin ” in addition to the stainless steel mast for the lights and antennas . The electrically operated system that locks the C-TOP to the windscreen and roll bar is activated automatically when the top is correctly positioned over the cockpit , completing the normal opening / closing sequence . In this area , technology and design join forces to deliver surprising cruising comfort : the C-TOP opens in less than a minute . The owner can also choose to add the optional side covers to fully protect the cockpit area in bad weather .
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THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 55 2022