The Riva Tritone is produced by the Italian company Riva, founded by Pietro Riva in 1842. Known for its handcrafted wooden boats, Riva has a long history in the nautical world. The Riva Tritone was introduced in the early 1950s. This period marks an important era in the history of pleasure boating, with luxury and performance becoming increasingly important.

The Tritone is known for its classic, streamlined design. The hull is made of high-quality mahogany, finished with a glossy varnish that gives it a distinctive look. The design combines elegance with functionality. The Tritone is about 8 feet long, making it a spacious and comfortable boat for recreational cruising.

The Tritone offered here is in very clean condition. The boat was produced in 1960 and first registered in 1962. Both outside and inside it looks good. In the period 2015 - 2018 extensive restoration work took place. Among other things, an invoice worth € 111,000,- and an invoice worth € 88,000,- with the relevant work are present. Furthermore, there is a lot of other documentation. There is a lot of history about previous owners, etc. With the boat also comes the corresponding trailer as shown in the pictures’s.

Despite its classic design, this Riva Tritone is a powerful boat. It features 2 Mercruiser GM V8 5.7 350 Magnum engines that provide this Riva with impressive speeds and smooth cruising characteristics. This makes it not only pleasing to the eye, but also a pleasure to sail.

The Riva Tritone became popular among celebrities and the wealthy, becoming a symbol of luxury and status. It represents the glamour of Italian life in the 1950s and 1960s. Celebrities and kings such as Nassar of Egypt and Prince Rainier of Monaco are some examples of Tritone owners. Also 007 is captain of the Tritone in a famous advertisement for a major beer brand.

It is a model which was produced in limited numbers. By all appearances, only 257 of them have been produced, which adds to their exclusivity and collector's value. This Tritone concerns number 122.

To get a good picture of the Riva we recommend that you come to the viewing days.