Yacht Class n°34 (sept-oct-nov 2023)

Ferretti Group

Renowned for her qualities for years , the 102′ Corsaro has been given a makeover and the “Super” label. She has an even more welcoming layout and a silhouette that Riva can be proud of. Thanks to five cabins, this three-deck dedicated to family cruising will be ideal for charter.

Written by : Alain Brousse – Photos DR

Riva, like most of the Ferretti Group brands, is prolific when it comes to renewing models.  There are two ways to do it: creating a new unit or improving an existing, successful one by upgrading the design and technology. The Riva 102′ Corsaro gets a second life thanks to the work of Officina Italiana Design, run by two experts loyal to the Ferretti Group: Mauro Micheli & Sergio Beretta. Both were commissioned to re-design the exterior and interior. 

Her profile attracts the attention of enthusiasts

The Corsaro 102′ Super is a great example of a flybridge with dynamic lines. Her silhouette is sporty, which is enhanced by her metallic grey hull, her pointed bow and streamlined windscreen. As she glides across the sea, it is easy to assume that she has a planing hull and respectable performance. She is powered two traditional MTU 16V 2000 M96 diesel engines (2 x 2 435 hp), ready to be unleashed. Conditions were ideal for our sea trials, with sunshine and little swell. So we climbed up to the flybridge, where a starboard helm station provides a perfect view for manoeuvring and navigation. The apparent wind is reduced by an inverted windscreen. An alternative is to take the stairs leading down to the main wheelhouse, which is completely enclosed and has an L-shaped settee on the port side. For our part, we decided to stay on the flybridge where we carefully dosed the acceleration to reach a top speed of 26 knots, an acceptable speed for a 30 metre. Interestingly, at 23 knots, the 102′ Corsaro Super can sail 310 miles without refuelling. On the technical level too, the Corsaro Super has also undergone an overhaul and now boasts even more sophisticated electronics to make the skipper’s job easier.

Her profile attracts the attention of enthusiasts

The Corsaro 102′ Super is a great example of a flybridge with dynamic lines. Her silhouette is sporty, which is enhanced by her metallic grey hull, her pointed bow and streamlined windscreen. As she glides across the sea, it is easy to assume that she has a planing hull and respectable performance. She is powered two traditional MTU 16V 2000 M96 diesel engines (2 x 2 435 hp), ready to be unleashed. Conditions were ideal for our sea trials, with sunshine and little swell. So we climbed up to the flybridge, where a starboard helm station provides a perfect view for manoeuvring and navigation. The apparent wind is reduced by an inverted windscreen. An alternative is to take the stairs leading down to the main wheelhouse, which is completely enclosed and has an L-shaped settee on the port side. For our part, we decided to stay on the flybridge where we carefully dosed the acceleration to reach a top speed of 26 knots, an acceptable speed for a 30 metre. Interestingly, at 23 knots, the 102′ Corsaro Super can sail 310 miles without refuelling. On the technical level too, the Corsaro Super has also undergone an overhaul and now boasts even more sophisticated electronics to make the skipper’s job easier.

100 m² of convivial outdoor space

On the third deck, namely the flybridge, we enjoyed the 47 m² that the designers have optimised. Three or four deckchairs can be fitted aft. To port, there is a dining area for eight and, opposite, a bar and kitchenette. And, there’s still room for a small saloon. The cockpit is also a good place to get together for a snack or a meal. Partly sheltered by the flybridge, it is quite spacious and features a table, a sofa and three seats (for 6 to 8 people), with a panoramic sea view. And when the sun shines overhead, the side decks provide safe access to the foredeck whose design remains classic: a solarium for five and a settee facing the bow, just before the technical area. Let’s make a u-turn and head for the stern, also designed for relaxation. The transom features a large settee facing the swim platform and opens up to reveal a garage for a 4.45 metre tender.

Five cabins, including a very attractive master

For such a 30-metre yacht, one would expect the interior layout to be designed around essential criteria such as ergonomics and comfort, two concepts Officina Italiana Design did not fail to take into account. Let’s start with the main area that can be accessed via the cockpit. The sea is seen everywhere and the future owner can also choose to add an optional balcony. Two layouts are available: either a saloon for eight in the entrance or a dining area, and vice versa. Headroom is 2.05 metres. To starboard, a passageway leads to the main galley (12 m²), which will delight a cook with its complete equipment. Still on the main deck, towards the bow, the port side gangway goes to the master suite. It first has a dressing room, then the sleeping area, open to the outside thanks to large side windows. This master bedroom is full beam, as is the bathroom, with an independent shower and toilet area plus two central washbasins. Guests are gathered on the lower deck, which offers 76 m² divided as follows: three doubles and a twin, each en suite. The end of the lower deck is dedicated to the crew, with two cabins, each equipped with two bunk beds and a head. The Riva 102′ Corsaro, with its new ‘Super’ name, is embarking on a new career that we predict will be as successful as the first.