Riva Aquarama

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Something very elegant and gentlemanly about them. One of the most stylish water craft, so much nicer than the brash white powerboat equivalent.
 
Paco

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Stunning things, love them. There used to be a company in the UK building new boats that bore a close resemblance, not a replica as such but their own interpretation, they were lovely and not stupid money. Forget the company name and a quick Google isn't turning anything up, so perhaps they are no more.
 
conaero

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Saw a programme on TV about these boats a few years back. I think they are crafted using very old techniques.

Absolutely stunning, and testament to why Italians do it better.
 
ENZ525

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Fabulous Andrew, thanks!
I did not appreciate the size of the craft until I was up close to one in Dartmouth marina earlier this year...
I think I took a couple of close up photos, will try to dig them out,
Regards,
Enzo.
 
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that was at the motor show at excel on the river i remember it well....love them.....how much are they??
 
Easyplan66

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some more.................

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GransportFan1

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they are amazing, i love a nice boat such as a princess or sunseeker but the riva is the best, it looks like a work of art.
 
safrane

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I prefer the 1960-1993 boats prior to the company being sold off...in fact the boats now run on...diesel ,...rather than the twin V8s.

The new boats are still stunning but they are not a patch on the ones from the classic periods as owned by HRH G Kelly, Peter Sellers, the Onasis family
 
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that era was THE era peter.....onassis had a lovely boat collection most rich greeks are involved in shipping of some kind.....
 
Parisien

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Agreed Peter................hate when companies are "reborn"........or whatever term they choose to use..............pre-93 stuff only...:)


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Easyplan66

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Done a bit of research online there is a club called riva uk and they have a few events, maybe we should contact them and have a dual meet, we can give them trips in our cars and they can take us on the water.
 
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