The series of luxury boats Riva date back to 1842 when Pietro Riva fixed damaged by storms boats that others had given up on; he fixed them so successfully that everyone called him a miracle worker. Pietro had another goal in mind though and that was to build some of the very best luxury boats ever seen, Pietro reached his goal and so began the heritage behind one of the finest manufacturers of today.

During the 80's Ernesto Riva took over the ship building yard and while he kept to the same excellent standards of his father he also brought something else to the business – innovation. Ernesto began fitting piston engines to their boats and built boats with the aim of carrying not only passengers but also cargo.

Brother Serafino entered into the company and launched Riva onto the racing scene. It was the competitiveness of Serafino that went on to take Riva to enjoy many successes throughout their lifetime in boat racing.

Entering into the 1950's under Carlo Riva the company began to enjoy worldwide success and became known as one of the most superb for quality, speed, and elegance in the building and racing of luxury boats. Riva became the choice for kings and queens, the international jet set and tycoons from around the world including Prince Rainier, Aristotle Onassis and Peter Sellers. Today Riva are linked with celebrities worldwide, after all if you can afford the

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