Riva has always held a special place in the hearts of boat lovers. They might mention the Riva Ariston (the yacht choice of Bridget Bardot and Sean Connery) with the same reverence as a classic-car ...

Straddling the terrain between big day boat and weekend cruiser, the 39-footer presents a retro profile, with sleek lines that taper back toward a tumblehome at the stern. Stainless grilles along the ...