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About this tender
The Riva Dolceriva is a 14.9m chase boat from Riva, built in Sarnico, Italy: single 1,000hp other, 40 knots, 10 guests and 220nm of range.
The Dolceriva is the build we ask Riva for when your programme calls for a 15-metre open that carries ten guests in genuine comfort without sacrificing pace. At 14.92m LOA with a 4.26m beam, it sits at the larger end of the day-boat category - big enough to feel purposeful at sea, compact enough to handle as a mothership tender or a standalone coastal cruiser. The GRP hull, V-drive transmission, and Volvo D13 powerplant give you a well-proven platform with established dealer support across the Mediterranean and beyond.
Two engine configurations are on the table. The 800 hp Volvo D13 is rated at 35 knots maximum and 30 knots cruise, with a range of 230 nm on 1,800 litres of fuel. Step up to the 1,000 hp variant and the ceiling rises to 40 knots, cruise to 35 knots, with range trimming slightly to 220 nm. Both share the same hull, the same 21,400 kg unladen displacement, and the same single-cabin, single-bathroom accommodation below. For most programmes we'd specify the 1,000 hp option - the speed delta is meaningful and the fuel penalty is modest at cruise.
The optional Hard Top is the detail that makes the Dolceriva a genuinely usable platform across a longer season. Open, the deck layout reads as a pure day boat; with the Hard Top fitted, the relaxation areas gain real weather protection without closing off the feeling of space. It is the kind of factory option that is worth specifying at build rather than retrofitting later - both in terms of finish integration and resale value.
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Riva offers the Dolceriva with either the Volvo D13 800 hp or the D13 1,000 hp, both using V-drive transmission. The 800 hp version tops out at 35 knots with a 230 nm range; the 1,000 hp version reaches 40 knots and 220 nm. The hull and accommodation layout are identical across both configurations, which keeps the comparison straightforward.
The Hard Top is listed as an optional fitment from Riva, covering the relaxation areas against sun and rain. Specifying it at build ensures the structure is properly integrated into the hull and deck design rather than added as an afterthought, and it is a detail that holds value on the secondary market.
The lower deck provides a single cabin with a dedicated bathroom and storage. The layout is available in a standard arrangement or two optional configurations, as shown in the manufacturer's deck plans. For a vessel of this size, one private cabin below is consistent with day-boat use and keeps weight and displacement well-managed.
The 1,800-litre fuel tank gives credible range for coastal and offshore day running. At cruising speed the rated range is 230 nm in the 800 hp specification, which is sufficient for most Mediterranean or Caribbean day programmes without a fuel stop.
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Last call · New build
Riva · Sarnico, Italy
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