For Sale: Riva 38

La Ruta has low-hour Volvo power, new exterior upholstery and varnished mahogany interior woodwork.
Riva 38 La Ruta
La Ruta has low-hour Volvo power, new exterior upholstery and varnished mahogany interior woodwork. It’s located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Courtesy Allied Marine

The 2017 Riva 38 known as La Ruta is Hull No. 31 of the highly successful Rivamare 38 series. According to the brokerage team at Allied Marine, the vessel has benefitted from many recent upgrades and servicing. It’s currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and offered by Allied Marine for $479,000.

La Ruta stands out for its London Grey hull paint as well as its new exterior upholstery and underwater lights, which were both installed in November 2025. In addition, there’s a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer and varnished mahogany woodwork throughout the interior. At the helm are Garmin electronics and Volvo joystick with bow thruster. A custom Myco trailer is included in the sale. The 400 hp Volvo D6-400 engines have just 475 hours on them as of winter 2025 as well. The upgraded Onan 6 kW generator has a soundproof box, exhaust gas and cooling water separator and has 592 hours as of December 2025.

Riva 38 La Ruta
The helm has Riva’s signature wheel plus Garmin electronics, joystick and bow thruster controls within easy reach. Courtesy Allied Marine

Yachting previously wrote: “The Rivamare 38 is designed by Officina Italiana Design, as a successor to the Aquariva Super and Aquarama. Handcrafted mahogany is used in the paneling forward of the five double-curved glass panels that comprise the windscreen. The interior includes a galley, shower and living space that converts to a double berth. Let’s talk power: It’s a pair of 400 hp Volvo Penta D6 400 engines, providing a reported cruising speed of 31 knots and a top speed of 40 knots.”

Riva 38 La Ruta
The interior has beautifully varnished mahogany woodwork throughout, with a galley, a head, and a stateroom forward. Courtesy Allied Marine

Where is La Ruta located? The vessel is currently lying in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Allied Marine professional broker Cole Watkins at 863-514-3752.

Quick Specifications

  • Length Overall: 38’
  • Beam: 11.42’
  • Draft: 3.75’