The Riva 102' Corsaro Super: When 99 Feet Feels Like a Private Island
Riva's 102' Corsaro Super feels like a private island: a refined 99-foot flybridge with a beach club opened out at water level, a main-deck …
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 99' 3" (30.24 m) |
| Beam | 22' 0" (6.70 m) |
| Draft | 7' 7" (2.30 m) |
| Displacement | 218,258 lbs unladen (99,000 kg); 242,509 lbs laden (110,000 kg) |
| Engines | Twin MTU 16V 2000 M96, 2,435 hp each; or twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L, 2,638 hp each |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,378 US gallons (9,000 L) |
| Water Capacity | 349 US gallons (1,320 L) |
| Cabins / Heads | 5 cabins + 3 crew cabins; 6 bathrooms + 2 crew bathrooms; 20 people on board |
| Max Speed | 26 knots (MTU 16V 2000 M96); 28 knots (MTU 16V 2000 M96L) |
| Cruise Speed | 23 knots, 310 nm range (M96); 24 knots, 300 nm range (M96L) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Riva. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 11, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- Five cabins and three crew cabins on a 99'3" hull, with six bathrooms — accommodation that usually starts a size class higher
- Main-deck owner's suite with full-beam layout and floor-to-ceiling windows, a feature most competitors reserve for custom builds
- Twin MTU 16V 2000s give 26 knots on the M96 and 28 on the M96L, with 310 and 300 nautical miles of range at cruise — Riva publishes both sets
Our Take
The 102' Corsaro Super is Riva doing what Riva does well: taking a proven platform and making it better without overcomplicating it. The hull is the same deep-V planing design that made the original 100' Corsaro a strong seller in Europe, but the superstructure is cleaner, the flybridge is more functional, and the beach club is genuinely usable. The MTU 16V 2000 M96 engines are the right choice for this hull. The upgraded M96L package is tempting, but Riva's own numbers say the extra two knots at the top end cost you ten miles of range at cruise, and most owners will never notice the two knots. Build quality is consistent with Ferretti Group standards, which means good fit and finish but not bespoke.
This boat is for the owner who wants to use it, not display it. If you're planning to run it yourself or with a small crew, the 102' Corsaro Super is one of the most practical options in the 30-meter range. If you're looking for a full-time crew boat with a captain's cabin and separate crew mess, you'll outgrow this layout quickly. The real selling point here is accommodation density: five cabins, six bathrooms and three crew cabins inside 99 feet, which is what owners in this bracket usually go a size class up to find.
Resale will be strong if you keep it clean and don't over-customize. Riva flybridge models hold value better than most Italian builders because the brand has staying power in Europe, and the 102' Corsaro Super is new enough that early buyers will benefit from limited supply in the resale market. Maintenance costs are predictable. The MTU engines are expensive to service, but they're reliable. The real cost is dockage, which will run $3,000 to $5,000 per month in South Florida and double that in the Mediterranean during high season. If you're serious about using the boat 60-plus days a year, the numbers work. If it's going to sit at the dock, buy something smaller..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cabins does the Riva 102' Corsaro Super have?
Five cabins and six bathrooms for guests, plus three crew cabins with two bathrooms of their own, and twenty people aboard. Fitting five guest cabins and three crew cabins inside 99 feet is the whole argument for this boat — owners normally have to move up a full size class to find that arrangement, and the step from three crew to four is a real one in running costs.
How fast is the Riva 102' Corsaro Super?
26 knots on twin MTU 16V 2000 M96s and 28 knots on the M96L upgrade, with a 23- or 24-knot cruise. Range at cruise is 310 nautical miles on the standard engines and 300 on the upgrade. The faster package costs you ten miles of reach for one knot of cruise and two of top end, which is a narrower gain than the brochure spread suggests.
How long is the Riva 102' Corsaro Super?
99 feet 3 inches — 30.24 metres. The name is Riva's model designation, not the length. This matters more than it sounds: the boat is well over 24 metres, so any suggestion that it sits under the 24-metre threshold for lighter commercial requirements is simply wrong. Check the figure on Riva's own technical block before you plan around a registration category.