Two (each) 1360 hp MAN diesels with conventional shaft drive give the Riva 63 Virtus and, if necessary, a fast performance. The transition to planing starts at 13 knots. The driver's visibility is not unrestricted and does not improve much even when planing. Only the trim tabs can help here. It is good that the optimum flap position is automatically displayed to the driver.
Properly trimmed, we measure a top speed of 40 kn in the full load range. For cruising, Riva recommends 2150 rpm and a speed of 36 knots. We say 1400 rpm and 19 kn are better. The boat then runs at a good planing speed and the engines in the area of lowest fuel consumption. This allows the skipper to plan for a range of just under 270 nm (plus 15% reserve). When it comes to the sailing characteristics, the
motto is "Safety First".
Large curve diameters (just under 300 metres when planing) reduce the centrifugal forces. If you try to get the boat moving on the slalom course, not much happens apart from a slight tipping over the longitudinal axis. Rough water handling characteristics: What can you say when the Mediterranean presents itself as a duck pond on the test day? Just that you can and can expect a lot from a 20 metre CE Class A yacht.
Relaxation is the order of the day in the saloon and in the three cabins below deck. The elegant interior of the 19.57 metre long Riva 63 Virtus impresses with its clarity, timeless design, the finest materials and first-class workmanship. On deck, a fully automatic bimini top and sun loungers provide the necessary comfort.
