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The Riva Aquarama's 8.5<ref>[http://www.rivacharter.com Riva Charter]</ref>metre hull was carved from mahogany wood. Hull was varnished so it left the wood visible. All versions of the Aquarama were twin engined. Power varied from 185 hp to 350 hp per engine.<ref>[http://www.rivagb.com/legend/models/aquarama/index.html Riva Society GB]</ref> For example [[Cadillac]]- and [[Chrysler]]-engines ''tuned'' by Riva where used. Aquarama's cruise speed was up to 45 knots<ref>[http://www.boatbookings.com/yacht_details/Riva-Aquarama-785.html Charter Riva Aquarama]</ref>. On top of the engine compartment there was a cushioned sundeck. Boat also carried a convertible roof which disappeared behind the rear seat and cockpit. There was a swim ladder mounted in the stern of the boat. |
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==Model variants== |
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Revision as of 21:26, 7 August 2008
The Riva Aquarama was a speedboat model built by Riva. Production ran for over three decades from Aquarama's introduction in 1962 till 1996. Carlo Riva launched the Aquarama runabout series in 1962. Aquarama's hull was based on Riva Tritone - an earlier model speedboat by Riva. Because of the boats speed, beauty and craftmanship behind it Aquarama was praised as the Ferrari of the boat world.[1] The company was founded by Pietro Riva in 1842.
Description
The Riva Aquarama's 8.5[2]metre hull was carved from mahogany wood. Hull was varnished so it left the wood visible. All versions of the Aquarama were twin engined. Power varied from 185 hp to 350 hp per engine.[3] For example Cadillac- and Chrysler-engines tuned by Riva where used. Aquarama's cruise speed was up to 45 knots[4]. On top of the engine compartment there was a cushioned sundeck. Boat also carried a convertible roof which disappeared behind the rear seat and cockpit. There was a swim ladder mounted in the stern of the boat.
Model variants
- Aquarama (1962 - 1972) Total build 281
- Aquarama Lungo (1972) Total build 7
- Super Aquarama (build 1963-1971) Total build 203
- Aquarama Special (1972-1996) Total build 277
Other
It is mentioned in Jeremy Clarkson's book I Know You Got Soul.
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