Riva 86 domino

Written by Miquel Mallafré. Translation: Marco Benevento.Issue Nº 50

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On the new Riva 86 Domino everything is in its right place. Its layout is accurate and functional and, however, the levels of excellence in terms of equipment and finishes are the highest. It can not be otherwise on a Riva.

The new Riva 86 Domino, presented at the 2009 Cannes Yacht and Boat Show, is a large sedan vessel and, and as it happens in almost all large vessels of this typology, it would have been a shame to miss the opportunity of using its roof. Therefore, the designers of the Officina Italiana Design lead by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta did not waste the opportunity: the 86 Domino is not only the largest sedan vessel built so far by the Italian shipyard, but it is also the first sedan from the make having a fly bridge. However, it is necessary to look carefully, to discover that the fly bridge exists. The design of the superstructure is such that it is completely hidden, it does not even have a windscreen, so that its existence is only perceived when there is people up. In fact, this integrated fly bridge was created so that, due to its greater visibility, it could be used by the skipper for the in port manoeuvres, but once made the effort, it seemed logical to provide this space with more functions, so that a solarium has also been created behind the seats of the steering position. Sometimes it may be interesting to sunbathe in private ...