Rio Rita
| Project Name: | Yacht type: | Motor Yacht | |
| Based concept: | Sub type: | ||
| Imo: | MMSI: | ||
| Call sign: | SYT#: | Y00316 | |
| Flag: | Port of Registry: | ||
| Length Overall (m): | 56.00 | Length Overall (ft): | 183.73 |
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| Beam (m): | 9.08 | Beam (ft): | 29.79 |
| Draught Max (m): | 2.83 | Draught Max (ft): | 9.28 |
| Draught Min (m): | Draught Min (ft): | ||
| Shipyard: | Feadship | Year: | 1984 |
| Hull: | 628 | Status: | Completed |
| Port: | Aalsmeer | Country: | Netherlands |
| Comment: | Built by Feadship member Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw. | ||
| Naval Architect: | Diana Yacht Design B.V., De Voogt Naval Architects | ||
| Exterior Designer: | Diana Yacht Design B.V. | ||
| Interior Designer: | Terence Disdale Design Ltd. | ||
| Hull Material: | Steel | Superstructure: | Aluminium |
| Gross Tonnage: | 626 | Displacement: | 618 |
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| Class Comments: | Lloyd's Register | ||
| MCA: | No | ||
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| Guests: | 10 | Max Charter Guests: | |
| Crew Cabins: | Crew: | 12 | |
| Total HP: | Total KW: | ||
| Engines: | 2 x 1080 HP Caterpillar 3512 DITA Diesels | ||
| Max Speed: | 16 | Cruise Speed: | 14 |
| Range: | Propulsion: | Twin screw | |
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Description
The classic 52 meter Rio Rita was designed by Diana Yacht Design with a Terence Disdale interior. Rio Rita was originally launched by Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw of Feadship in 1984, and purchased the next year by her current Greek owners.
Always impressed by her seaworthiness, classic form, and interior, the owners asked Amels to carefully modernize this 21-year-old beauty, in large part to give guests easier access to the water and land, to enjoy a more tranquil yachting experience. Amels began by replacing the square transom stern with a swim platform and symmetrical curved stairs to the main deck. This stretched Rio Rita from 52 to 56 meters and increased her top speed from 15 to 16 knots.
The owners anchor out a great deal in remote places, so the shipyard added a concealed high-holding kedge anchor and capstan on the deck astern. The Amels team also added a new hydraulic passerelle, replaced the old tender cranes with two hydraulic ones on the upper deck, and installed a saltwater whirlpool bath on the sundeck.
Despite the added weight aloft, stability was minimally affected. Below, Amels realigned the engines and shafts, upgraded the firefighting system, and added new soundproofing. Rio Rita was repainted completely outside, touched up inside, and had upholstery replaced in the existing Disdale style.
Photo & Text by Amels Holland B.V.
Refit details
| Year | Shipyard | Work done | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | Amels Holland B.V. | New bathing platform, lengthened with 4m and refurbished. | Finished |
Exterior Photos
