RIVA 68 EGO SUPER M/Y ICE
A modern icon of Italian excellence.
RIVA 68 EGO SUPER
Refit Project
A modern icon of Italian excellence
There are yachts that can represent an era and others destined to transcend it.
The Riva 68 Ego Super belongs to the latter category. A model that combines timeless elegance, sporty character, and the artisanal precision that has made Riva one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian yachting.
The taut lines, low and sleek profile, glossy anthracite hull, and sand-colored superstructure create an immediate scenic presence. Elegant at anchor, dynamic during navigation, the 68 Ego Super expresses a rare balance between refinement and power.
It is precisely this strong identity that has made it the ideal candidate to enter the Elica Special Refit Projects.
A contemporary classic
The Riva 68 Ego Super belongs to a generation particularly appreciated by brand enthusiasts.
It is modern enough to offer comfort, technology, and generous spaces, but still retains the proportions, materials, and character that have contributed to building the Riva legend.
Owning one means entering a story made of Italian style, innovation, and prestige. It means choosing a yacht capable of exciting every time it leaves the mooring and attracting glances in any port.
Its value goes beyond the simple technical sheet: the 68 Ego Super is a design object, a statement of style, and one of the most successful interpretations of the luxury sports yacht.
Performance and emotions at the helm
The character of the Riva 68 Ego Super emerges fully during navigation.
The hull is designed to combine comfort, stability, and performance, while the power of the engines allows the yacht to reach speeds close to 39 knots.
At the helm, it returns a precise and engaging sensation:
- prompt response to commands;
- stable trim even at sustained speed;
- safe navigation with formed sea;
- balance between sportiness and comfort;
- constant control of the vessel.
It is a yacht capable of offering authentic emotions to the commander, while maintaining for guests the level of comfort and refinement typical of a large luxury vessel.
Interiors built without compromise
The environments of the 68 Ego Super fully interpret the tradition of the Sarnico shipyard.
Precious woods, selected leathers, polished steel, and high-quality finishes come together in spaces designed with almost artisanal care.
The master cabin, illuminated by the large windows on the hull, was an innovative solution at the time of its launch and still distinguishes the model today.
Every detail contributes to the sensation of being on board an exclusive object, designed to preserve its aesthetic and emotional value over time.
Before description
THE REFIT PROJECT
Preserving the original identity
The goal of the project was clear: to restore the yacht to its maximum prestige, while maintaining its Riva identity intact.
On a vessel so recognizable, every intervention requires measure, knowledge, and respect. Materials, tones, and finishes must dialogue with the original project, while elements marked by time must be restored to the quality that belongs to the model.
The refit therefore followed two complementary directions: the aesthetic recovery of the yacht and the philological reconstruction of its most exclusive details.
The bodywork regains depth
The first phase involved the complete polishing of the vessel.
The surfaces were treated to recover brightness and uniformity, while on the sides, targeted color retouches were performed, designed to harmonize with the original tone of the hull.
Polishing a yacht of these dimensions requires accurate and progressive work. Every surface must be analyzed, prepared, and worked on, respecting different paints, finishes, and materials.
The result restores depth to the characteristic Riva anthracite and renews the contrast with the sand-colored superstructure.
A new teak deck
The external teak flooring was completely removed and replaced.
Teak represents one of the most important aesthetic and functional elements of a yacht: it defines the geometries of the deck, accompanies the passages, and creates continuity between the external spaces.
The replacement requires precision in preparing the support, laying the planks, alignments, and realizing the joints.
The new teak has restored elegance, uniformity, and a surface capable of facing sun, salt, and marine agents again.
The search for the original color
Below deck, all the carpeting was replaced.
The intervention presented a particular difficulty: identifying a tone perfectly consistent with that originally chosen by the shipyard.
A minimal color difference would have altered the balance between woods, leathers, glossy surfaces, and fabrics. For this, we directly involved the Riva Shipyard, searching for the most faithful material possible to the original.
The new carpeting thus fits into the environments with naturalness, as if it had always been part of the yacht.
The internal floors have also been completely repainted and restored to their original finishes, recovering luminosity, depth, and uniformity.
Luxury lives in the details
On a yacht like the Riva 68 Ego Super, the difference emerges from the coherence of the whole.
The tone of the carpeting, the design of the teak, the finish of the floors, and the consistency of the fabrics must dialogue with each other with absolute naturalness.
Every choice was guided by the will to preserve the Sarnico shipyard project, updating what time had marked and maintaining the timeless elegance of the model intact.
It is precisely the least evident details that transform a renewal intervention into a high-level refit.
Selected partners
A project of this complexity requires specialized skills and a deep knowledge of nautical works.
For this, Elica collaborates exclusively with selected partners, capable of intervening on high-end yachts while respecting their materials, constructive characteristics, and value.
Each operation was entrusted to professionals with whom we share method, precision, and attention to quality over the years.
The presence of diverse skills within the same project allowed us to coordinate interventions on surfaces, deck, interiors, and technical components, maintaining a unitary vision until delivery.
Elica supervision
The yacht was transferred to the Puntaldia Naval Shipyard to allow us to follow the refit directly and continuously.
For all six months of work, Bruno Dessì personally verified the progress at least once a week.
Each visit allowed us to:
- control the quality of the work;
- verify materials, colors, and finishes;
- coordinate the different operational partners;
- compare the result with the approved project;
- manage any emerging needs promptly;
- maintain constant dialogue with the owner.
Direct supervision represents one of the distinctive elements of the Elica method: every yacht is followed in person, from its entry into the shipyard to its new departure.
Six months of work
From the definition of the Refit & Repair project to the delivery of the yacht, six months passed.
Considering the extension of the works and the level of precision required, it was a particularly significant timeframe.
A result made possible by accurate programming, collaboration with highly specialized partners, and constant control of the progress.
The yacht was transferred to the Puntaldia Naval Shipyard, where every phase could be directly followed.
The Elica supervision
Entrusting a refit means handing over the value, history, and future of one's yacht to someone.
For this, Elica follows every project in person.
During the six months of work, Bruno Dessì went to the shipyard at least once a week to verify the progress, discuss with partners, and control the quality of the interventions performed.
This constant presence allows us to:
- verify the respect of the project;
- address any technical need promptly;
- coordinate the different works;
- control materials and finishes;
- keep the owner updated;
- ensure coherence until delivery.
The refit thus becomes a managed, monitored, and constructed path around the yacht.
BEFORE THE REFIT
Upon its arrival, the Riva 68 Ego Super still preserved the charm of the model, while surfaces, teak, floors, fabrics, and furnishings showed the need for a profound renewal.
The challenge consisted of recovering every element while respecting the original Riva identity, choosing materials capable of restoring the yacht to the same harmony with which it was designed.
After description
RIVA 68 EGO SUPER — AFTER
Refit Project
Six months to regain excellence
Six months after its entry into the Puntaldia Naval Shipyard, the Riva 68 Ego Super has returned to fully express the character, elegance, and prestige that belong to its history.
From the definition of the Refit & Repair project to the delivery of the yacht, every phase was planned, coordinated, and verified directly by Elica.
A particularly significant timeframe, considering the extension of the works, the level of finishes, and the research necessary to preserve the model's authenticity.
A transformation faithful to its identity
The refit has restored depth and brightness to the external surfaces, completely renewed the teak deck, and returned the internal environments to their original aesthetic quality.
The new carpeting, selected through direct comparison with the Riva Shipyard, integrates harmoniously with woods, leathers, and polished steel.
The internal floors have regained luminosity and uniformity, while furnishings, blankets, linens, and mattresses have been rebuilt through a meticulous search for materials, tones, and workings.
The result respects the original identity of the yacht and restores to each environment the sensation of exclusivity that distinguishes an authentic Riva.
The value of details
On a yacht like the Riva 68 Ego Super, the difference emerges from the coherence of the whole.
The tone of the carpeting, the design of the teak, the finish of the floors, and the consistency of the fabrics must dialogue with each other with absolute naturalness.
Every choice was guided by the will to preserve the Sarnico shipyard project, updating what time had marked and maintaining the timeless elegance of the model intact.
It is precisely the least evident details that transform a renewal intervention into a high-level refit.
Selected partners
A project of this complexity requires specialized skills and a deep knowledge of nautical works.
For this, Elica collaborates exclusively with selected partners, capable of intervening on high-end yachts while respecting their materials, constructive characteristics, and value.
Each operation was entrusted to professionals with whom we share method, precision, and attention to quality over the years.
The presence of diverse skills within the same project allowed us to coordinate interventions on surfaces, deck, interiors, and technical components, maintaining a unitary vision until delivery.
Elica supervision
The yacht was transferred to the Puntaldia Naval Shipyard to allow us to follow the refit directly and continuously.
For all six months of work, Bruno Dessì personally verified the progress at least once a week.
Each visit allowed us to:
- control the quality of the work;
- verify materials, colors, and finishes;
- coordinate the different operational partners;
The result is an environment renewed in aesthetic perception and the quality of daily experience.
The final checks
The conclusion of the works represents the beginning of an equally important phase: that of checks and tests.
Before delivery, the yacht was subjected to the necessary verifications to evaluate the correct functioning of the components involved in the refit and the overall quality of the result.
The final checks concerned the integrity of the work performed, the functionality of the systems, the response of the onboard systems, and the behavior of the yacht during the tests.
During navigation, the following are observed with attention:
- response to commands;
- trim and stability;
- vibrations and noise;
- system operation;
- instrument reading;
- seal and finish quality;
- general behavior of the vessel.
The sea trial allows us to verify the work in its natural environment and intervene on the last details before redelivery.
The return to the sea
When the Riva 68 Ego Super left the shipyard, every element had regained its balance.
The anthracite hull has returned to reflect the light, the teak has redesigned the deck, and the interiors have recovered the refined atmosphere of the original project.
Behind this visible transformation lie six months of coordination, research, precision, and constant control.
The yacht retains its sporty soul, iconic proportions, and the authentic charm of a great Riva. Now it is ready to return to navigation and live a new story with its owner.
It arrived bearing the signs of time.
It departed expressing its full excellence once again.
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Before and after
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As isRIVA 68 EGO SUPER M/Y ICE — As is
Preserving the Yacht's Original Identity The objective of this project was clear: to restore the yacht to her highest standards while preserving the unmistakable identity that defines every Riva. On a yacht of such iconic character, every intervention demands expertise, sensitivity and respect. Materials, colours and finishes must remain faithful to the original design, while every element marked by time must be restored to the level of quality that belongs to this exceptional model. The refit therefore followed two complementary objectives: the aesthetic restoration of the yacht and the meticulous recreation of her most distinctive original details. Restoring Depth and Brilliance to the Exterior The first phase of the project focused on a complete polishing of the yacht. Every exterior surface was carefully treated to restore its original shine and uniformity, while targeted paint corrections were carried out along the hull sides, precisely colour-matched to blend seamlessly with the yacht's original finish. Polishing a yacht of this size is a meticulous, multi-stage process. Every surface must be carefully assessed, prepared and treated according to its specific paint system, finish and material. The result restores the remarkable depth of Riva's signature anthracite hull while renewing the elegant contrast with the sand-coloured superstructure. A Brand-New Teak Deck The entire exterior teak deck was completely removed and replaced. Teak is one of the yacht's defining aesthetic and functional features. It shapes the deck's geometry, guides movement throughout the exterior spaces and creates visual continuity across the entire yacht. Replacing it requires absolute precision—from preparing the underlying structure to laying each individual plank, aligning every section and finishing every caulking seam. The new teak deck restores elegance, consistency and durability, ensuring the yacht is once again ready to withstand years of exposure to sunlight, saltwater and the marine environment. Recreating the Original Colour Palette Below deck, all carpeting was replaced. This presented a unique challenge: identifying a carpet whose colour perfectly matched the one originally selected by the Riva Shipyard. Even the slightest variation would have altered the balance between the wood finishes, leather upholstery, polished surfaces and fabrics. For this reason, we worked directly with the Riva Shipyard to source the material that most faithfully reflected the original specification. The new carpeting blends naturally into every interior, as though it had always been part of the yacht. At the same time, the interior flooring was completely refinished and restored to its original appearance, recovering its brightness, depth and perfectly uniform finish. Luxury Lies in the Details On board a Riva, soft furnishings are an integral part of the yacht's design. Bedspreads, linens, fabrics and accessories all follow precise standards of quality, texture, colour and craftsmanship. Recreating them requires a deep understanding of the brand's aesthetic and an appreciation for details that might easily go unnoticed at first glance. For this reason, we carried out extensive research to faithfully reproduce every textile element. The following items were replaced: bedspreads;
bed linen;
soft furnishings;
mattresses;
coordinated cabin accessories. This is where the true quality of a refit becomes evident: in the ability to devote the same level of care to the smallest details as to the largest surfaces. Renewed Comfort The replacement of the mattresses completed the restoration of the accommodation areas. Each mattress was selected according to the exact dimensions of the cabins, while taking into account support, ventilation and the level of comfort expected aboard a luxury yacht. What may appear to be a simple replacement becomes a bespoke project in itself. Every component must fit perfectly within the available space, respect the yacht's original layout and integrate seamlessly with the surrounding furnishings. The result is an interior that feels renewed not only in appearance but also in the quality of everyday life on board. Six Months of Dedicated Work From the initial Refit & Repair concept to the final delivery, the project took six months to complete. Considering the extent of the work and the exceptional level of precision required, this represents a significant achievement. The result was made possible through meticulous planning, collaboration with highly specialised partners and continuous monitoring throughout every phase of the project. The yacht was transferred to the Puntaldia Shipyard, where every aspect of the refit could be personally supervised from start to finish. Elica's Direct Supervision Entrusting a yacht to a refit project means placing its value, heritage and future in someone else's hands. That is why every Elica project is personally managed from beginning to end. Throughout the six-month refit, Bruno Dessì personally visited the shipyard at least once a week to monitor progress, coordinate with specialist contractors and ensure the highest standards of workmanship. This continuous presence allowed us to: ensure every stage remained true to the approved project;
respond promptly to any technical requirements;
coordinate the various specialist teams involved;
verify materials and finishes;
keep the owner continuously informed;
guarantee consistency and quality through to final delivery. The result is a refit that is carefully managed, closely monitored and tailored around the unique identity of each yacht. BEFORE THE REFIT When she first arrived, the Riva 68 Ego Super still possessed all the timeless elegance that defines this iconic model. However, the exterior surfaces, teak decking, interior flooring, fabrics and soft furnishings all showed clear signs that a comprehensive restoration was needed. The challenge was to restore every element while remaining completely faithful to Riva's original identity, selecting materials capable of returning the yacht to the same harmony, elegance and refinement with which she was originally conceived.
Refitted & DeliveredRIVA 68 EGO SUPER M/Y ICE — Refitted & Delivered
Refit Project
Six Months to Restore Excellence Six months after arriving at the Puntaldia Shipyard, this Riva 68 Ego Super has been restored to the character, elegance and prestige that have always defined its legacy. From the initial Refit & Repair concept through to the final delivery, every stage of the project was planned, coordinated and supervised directly by Elica. A remarkable achievement, especially considering the scale of the work involved, the level of craftsmanship required and the extensive research undertaken to preserve the yacht's authenticity. A Transformation True to Its Identity The refit restored the depth and brilliance of the exterior surfaces, completely renewed the teak deck and brought the interiors back to their original aesthetic standards. The new carpeting, carefully selected in consultation with the Riva Shipyard, blends seamlessly with the yacht's wood finishes, leather upholstery and polished stainless steel details. The interior flooring has regained its original brightness and uniform appearance, while the bedding, quilts, linens and mattresses were recreated through meticulous research into the original materials, colours and manufacturing techniques. The result faithfully respects the yacht's original identity, restoring the exclusive atmosphere that defines a genuine Riva. The Value of Every Detail On a yacht such as the Riva 68 Ego Super, excellence is revealed through the harmony of every detail. The tone of the carpeting, the grain of the teak, the finish of the flooring and the texture of the fabrics must all complement one another with effortless consistency. Every decision was made with a single objective: to preserve the original vision created by the Sarnico shipyard while carefully updating those elements affected by time, without compromising the timeless elegance of this iconic model. It is often the smallest, least noticeable details that distinguish an ordinary refurbishment from a truly exceptional refit. Carefully Selected Partners A project of this complexity demands highly specialised expertise and an in-depth understanding of luxury yacht craftsmanship. For this reason, Elica works exclusively with carefully selected partners who possess extensive experience working on premium yachts while respecting their materials, construction techniques and intrinsic value. Each stage of the refit was entrusted to professionals with whom we have built long-standing relationships based on shared standards of precision, reliability and uncompromising quality. Bringing together specialists from different disciplines allowed us to coordinate every aspect of the project—from exterior finishes and teak decking to interior restoration and technical systems—while maintaining a single, cohesive vision throughout the entire process. Elica's Direct Supervision The yacht was transferred to the Puntaldia Shipyard to allow our team to oversee every phase of the refit personally and continuously. Throughout the entire six-month project, Bruno Dessì personally inspected the yacht at least once every week. Each site visit ensured that we could: monitor the quality of every stage of the work;
verify materials, colours and finishes;
coordinate all specialist contractors involved;
ensure the work remained fully aligned with the approved project;
promptly address any new requirements;
maintain constant communication with the owner. This direct supervision is one of the defining features of the Elica approach: every yacht is personally managed from the day it enters the shipyard until the moment she returns to the sea. Final Inspections Completing the refit marks the beginning of another equally important stage: inspection and testing. Before delivery, the yacht underwent comprehensive checks to verify the correct operation of every system affected by the refit and to ensure the overall quality of the finished project. Final inspections included verifying the integrity of all completed work, testing onboard systems and assessing the yacht's performance during sea trials. During navigation, particular attention was given to: helm response;
trim and stability;
vibration and noise levels;
operation of onboard systems;
instrument readings;
quality and durability of the finishes;
overall performance and behaviour of the yacht. Sea trials provide the opportunity to evaluate the yacht in her natural environment and to perfect every final detail before delivery. Back Where She Belongs When the Riva 68 Ego Super departed the shipyard, every element had been restored to perfect balance. The anthracite hull once again reflects the light, the new teak deck enhances her unmistakable profile, and the interiors have regained the refined atmosphere envisioned in the original design. Behind this visible transformation lies six months of planning, coordination, research, craftsmanship and constant supervision. The yacht retains her sporting spirit, her iconic proportions and the unmistakable charm that defines every great Riva. She is now ready to return to the sea and begin a new chapter with her owner. She arrived bearing the marks of time. She departed once again expressing the excellence she has always embodied. Gallery Discover the completed refit and the final moments before the delivery of this Riva 68 Ego Super.
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