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I was lucky enough to spot this beautiful Classic Riva in my local marina yesterday. I was so busy watching it come past me that I almost forgot to take a picture. I did catch up with the owner for a quick chat whilst he was refuelling. He told me it was built in 1962 and that he's owned it for the last 27 years. Just stunning and something I doubt I'll ever see again.
Not being a boaty person but recognising 'stunning' I had a wander round the internet - oh my....
https://www.rivarevival.co.uk/riva-boats/
https://www.rivarevival.co.uk/riva-boats/
Riley Blue said:
Not being a boaty person but recognising 'stunning' I had a wander round the internet - oh my....
https://www.rivarevival.co.uk/riva-boats/
I can tell you that the Riva I saw was a twin engine V8 Tritone. https://www.rivarevival.co.uk/riva-boats/
CharlieAlphaMike said:
Riley Blue said:
Not being a boaty person but recognising 'stunning' I had a wander round the internet - oh my....
https://www.rivarevival.co.uk/riva-boats/
I can tell you that the Riva I saw was a twin engine V8 Tritone. https://www.rivarevival.co.uk/riva-boats/
easyhome said:
That’s beautiful!
My wife and I spent a week in Como in 2018, I’ve never seen so many classic motor boats in one place.
I think it was there that I saw my first Riva. I didn't know what it was, but knew I was in love with it. It was either a Super Tritone or Super Aquarama.My wife and I spent a week in Como in 2018, I’ve never seen so many classic motor boats in one place.
I've sold a few in my time... perhaps the most memorable was a Super Ariston that was in about 1,000 pieces on the shopfloor of Peter Freebody. I had a client come to talk to me about buying a sailing yacht and in conversation he mentioned that as a teenager, he had helped out with the owner of a Super Ariston on one of the German lakes. I mentioned that I knew of one being fully restored, and he promptly bought it.
The last Riva I sold was a slightly different kettle of fish... a Riva 88 Domino Super.
The last Riva I sold was a slightly different kettle of fish... a Riva 88 Domino Super.
Before the music stops said:
I've sold a few in my time... perhaps the most memorable was a Super Ariston that was in about 1,000 pieces on the shopfloor of Peter Freebody. I had a client come to talk to me about buying a sailing yacht and in conversation he mentioned that as a teenager, he had helped out with the owner of a Super Ariston on one of the German lakes. I mentioned that I knew of one being fully restored, and he promptly bought it.
The last Riva I sold was a slightly different kettle of fish... a Riva 88 Domino Super.
Are they any good? Or are they trading on the name? Genuine question, I don’t know.The last Riva I sold was a slightly different kettle of fish... a Riva 88 Domino Super.
Louis Balfour said:
Are they any good? Or are they trading on the name? Genuine question, I don’t know.
Very good and still special boats. Still have a good range of boats from 8 up to 50 meters...In my yard at lake garda they keep about 30 wooden Rivas, all on the shelves in the hangar. Happy to take a picture for you giuys if you are interested, quite a sight!noneedtolift said:
Louis Balfour said:
Are they any good? Or are they trading on the name? Genuine question, I don’t know.
Very good and still special boats. Still have a good range of boats from 8 up to 50 meters...In my yard at lake garda they keep about 30 wooden Rivas, all on the shelves in the hangar. Happy to take a picture for you giuys if you are interested, quite a sight!And when would be a convenient time for me to come over and inspect them? I am free early September onwards.
Simpo Two said:
Louis Balfour said:
And when would be a convenient time for me to come over and inspect them? I am free early September onwards.
Looks like Mr B is lining up for his second boat!LOL will do, am back there on Wednesday... If anyone is seriously looking for a wooden Riva, Gabriele Morosini icould be a good point of call: https://www.lycam.com/en
noneedtolift said:
Very good and still special boats. Still have a good range of boats from 8 up to 50 meters...In my yard at lake garda they keep about 30 wooden Rivas, all on the shelves in the hangar. Happy to take a picture for you giuys if you are interested, quite a sight!
That’s where my brother bought his Super Florida from. As you say quite a sight to see them stacked up. He’s on PH, so might be along sooner or later.Forum | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff