A lot to look at in this design

[rbgarr]

http://i39.tinypic.com/rwnxcl.jpg

[Lewisboater]

IMHO the rig doesn't go with the rest of the boat.

[sailboy3]

I just hate those "spirit of tradition types. They look all wrong to me. Those low cabins well forward always kill them for me (on top of the spade rudder and cup type main). Arrrrgggg.

[John B]

rudder(s). There ain't no way that'll track with one of those little things.

[Don Z.]

I think they need to peak up the gaff a little bit...

[JimConlin]

Is that a fence in the middle of the keel foil?
Can't figure why. The Bulb will be an excellent pot warp catcher all by itself.

[Chris.]

Is that a fence in the middle of the keel foil?
Can't figure why. The Bulb will be an excellent pot warp catcher all by itself.

No, I think that shows the raised and lowered positions of the keel.

[Woxbox]

It does look like a boat that can't decide what it wants to be. What is its intended use?

[rbgarr]

Right, John. Two rudders. I sh/could have mentioned that |;): http://www.bwsailing.com/Boat_Reviews/Archives/Boat_ReviewsArchivesBWS_Rivolta43_nov09.html

The 'fantail tanning bed' is a feature that seems to be designed into a number of boats in this category when used for daysails. I wonder if they come with ultra-suede bikinis for the owners' trophy wives that match the cockpit cushions. :D

[michigangeorge]

These types of boats ( and their powerboat cousins ) are designed and marketed to what I consider to be ignorant wealthy folk out to impress their friends. These people are too busy making money and socializing to really learn about boats and are dazzled by acres of brightwork and shiny bits along with anything "high tech". The boats seldom receive much use but are maintained with an open checkbook so they will be around for a long time. I doubt they will ever become 'well loved' family treasures passed down to the next generation like many (even dowdy) yachts used to be. What bothers me is that this type of designing is becoming "the new norm".
They do fit well with our new sanitized and gentrified boatyards though :-(

[Lewisboater]

The company seems well named...Rivolta...it's pretty Rivolta-ing in that it tries to be a do-all be-all. It'd be interesting to see the bikini babes overwhelm their thongs when a good gust catches the helmsman unawares and heels her over 20 some odd degrees all of a sudden.