Catweazle Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'll bet there are a few. I've done some careful work on this beauty this week, and tomorrow it will get a gentle trip around the bay. If it was mine I'd nail it, but sadly it isn't so a gentle run is on the cards. It sounds fantastic though. https://www.dropbox.com/s/j6lakam5xd51wd2/2014-07-16%2009.07.04.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/eggqvhzopccqvxp/2014-07-16%2009.07.41.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xon322lmjhsi7h/2014-07-16%2009.07.28.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Gorgeous boat. Post a few of her in the water if you can. Saw some amazing ones in and around Venice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 That is really beautiful. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 She beautiful would love one of them. Good work, does she go quick or is she just for cruising in? Also bet she is some moneys worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yeah, what sort of £££ are we talking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongeorge_kelly Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 nice boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 She beautiful would love one of them. Good work, does she go quick or is she just for cruising in? Also bet she is some moneys worth Apparently she'll do 70kmh with 6 people on board, I'll try to take a video, but it will be a gentle run considering her age ( 1963 ) and the fact that she would cost £60,000+ to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Apparently she'll do 70kmh with 6 people on board, I'll try to take a video, but it will be a gentle run considering her age ( 1963 ) and the fact that she would cost £60,000+ to replace. Flipping hell thats quick, as my granda used to say "speed costs money" and by god he was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Oh dear. Just wet myself. In a good way if you get my drift! That is STUNNING. I want it. Really. Big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Riva Aquarama one of the most beautiful boats ever made. The origanal owner designer was very strict in the qaulity of all the parts that made it what it is, seen a documentary on them. Another similar boat is the Chris Craft but still not on par with that lovely boat. You must feel lucky to have a spin in it. Figgy Edited July 17, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Wow! That is seriously gorgeous Pics in the water, pretty please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Gorgeous, I've wanted to have a go at a cedar stripped canoe or small wooden boat at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 What a wonderful boat. I have seen the documentary too. Based on Lake Garda weren't they? Riva Aquarama one of the most beautiful boats ever made.The origanal owner designer was very strict in the qaulity of all the parts that made it what it is, seen a documentary on them.Another similar boat is the Chris Craft but still not on par with that lovely boat.You must feel lucky to have a spin in it.Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Big fan of wooden boats. Restored a 1920's dragon class yacht with a friend (Who's now a boat builder who makes carbon fibre round the world rowing boat things) - and crewed and raced aboard a beautiful 8metre class yacht 'If' from Aldbergh. Not usually a fan of motor powered boats apart from for practicality but Riva's are something else! A work of art with an engine in. I'd cut off a finger to blag a ride in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 One of my favourite things, we spent a week at Lake Garda, they were everywhere we went - mostly German registered I found it once and have never managed to find it again, but there is video on YouTube of very young Jeremy Clarkson on one of the lakes opening one up. The most impressive thing is it remains rock solid throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Stunning, there is a guy on our trading estate that has had one under a tarp now for 7 years and never got around to restoring it. Perhaps I need to visit him with a few quid in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Stunning, there is a guy on our trading estate that has had one under a tarp now for 7 years and never got around to restoring it. Perhaps I need to visit him with a few quid in hand. Possibly a fair few quid in a bag for a proper Riva, seen them go for ok money even in a state. Beautiful boats, and the girls love them haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsorense Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Lovely looking boat. I really want to have a go at building a wooden boat but dont have the space currently. Heres a link to the Clarkson video - nice hair cut!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Beautiful, not a line out of place. Stunning design. Wooden boats have soul. And with a V8 burbling away aural heaven. Thanks for posting. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks for finding the video I have seen pictures of them at Freebody's yard but have never seen one on the Thames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'll bet there are a few. I've done some careful work on this beauty this week, and tomorrow it will get a gentle trip around the bay. If it was mine I'd nail it, but sadly it isn't so a gentle run is on the cards. It sounds fantastic though. https://www.dropbox.com/s/j6lakam5xd51wd2/2014-07-16%2009.07.04.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/eggqvhzopccqvxp/2014-07-16%2009.07.41.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xon322lmjhsi7h/2014-07-16%2009.07.28.jpg That, sir, is a thing of beauty. I'd love to own one one day, but they seem to go for £250,000 plus. Gorgeous boats, beautiful sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 The Clarkson video is the Aquarama, the top-of-the-range twin engined model. The one I've been working on is a bit older, she's a SuperFlorida from 1963, but still stunning. Unfortunately stormy weather prevented us from getting in the water today, I hope to have some photos next week though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 What did you do to her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 What did you do to her? I only did a little work on her, she hasn't been run for a long time. Electrical connections, a seized gearbox linkage, gentle movement of the engine to allow any stuck oil seals to free themselves, oil check etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Nice. Hope you can take a few pics when you get her on the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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