The Anvera 48 S is the higher-capacity boat, 12 guests against 8 on the Riva Cento.
On size, the Anvera 48 S is the longer boat at 14.50 m LOA to 11.88 m. The Anvera 48 S is the quicker boat, 50 knots to 40.
On the numbers the Anvera 48 S is the bigger, higher-capacity boat, the pick when guest volume leads the brief; the Riva Cento is the tighter, simpler option. The brief, not the badge, should decide.
The full spec table is below; the gold dot marks the leading value in each row.
| Dimensions | ||
| Length overall | 14.50m | 11.88m |
| Beam | 4.91m | 3.50m |
| Draft | — | 1.20m |
| Dry weight | — | 9,700 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 50 kt | 40 kt |
| Cruising speed | 35 kt | 31 kt |
| Range | — | 260 nm |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine | 2 x 550 hp Yanmar | Volvo Penta D6-440 |
| Engines | — | 1 |
| HP per engine | — | 440 |
| Propulsion | — | shaft |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 12 | 8 |
| Fuel capacity | 1,400 L | 1,000 L |
| Water capacity | — | 330 L |
| Build & classification | ||
| Hull material | carbon | grp |
| Year | 2024 | — |
| Editorial highlight | ||
| First highlight | 50-knot top speed | Twelve-hull limited production |
Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.
The builders
Who builds each boat, and where, the yard behind the spec.
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