Size is the first divide here: 14.92 m LOA on the Riva Dolceriva against 11.51 m on the Axopar 37 Sun Top.
It also takes more guests, 12 against 10 on the Riva Dolceriva. The Axopar 37 Sun Top is the quicker boat, 48 knots to 40. Drivetrains differ: the Axopar 37 Sun Top runs outboard, the Riva Dolceriva other.
Net of the spec sheet it is a trade: the Riva Dolceriva is the bigger platform, the Axopar 37 Sun Top the quicker one. Garage envelope and the missions the boat has to cover should settle it.
The full spec table is below; the gold dot marks the leading value in each row.
| Dimensions | ||
| Length overall | 11.51m | 14.92m |
| Beam | 3.35m | 4.26m |
| Draft | 0.84m | 1.48m |
| Dry weight | 3,770 kg | 21,400 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 48 kt | 40 kt |
| Cruising speed | — | 35 kt |
| Range | — | 220 nm |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine | Mercury Verado outboard | Volvo D13 1000 |
| Engines | — | 1 |
| HP per engine | — | 1000 |
| Propulsion | outboard | other |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 12 | 10 |
| Fuel capacity | 730 L | 1,800 L |
| Water capacity | — | 310 L |
| Build & classification | ||
| Hull material | grp | grp |
| Classification | — | other |
| Editorial highlight | ||
| First highlight | Fixed sun-top hardtop | Two engine outputs, one hull |
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.
Axopar is a Finnish boat brand founded in 2014 by Jan-Erik Viitala and Sakari Mattila, whose combined pedigree spans Aquador, XO Boats, and Paragon - the source of the Axopar name. Headquarters sit in Helsinki, with a creative and innovati…
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