Powered by twin engines the riva had 185 to 400 hp to play with depending on the choice of engines and had a cruise speed of up to 45 knots. the plan set for the riva aquarama has all the details and templates to make your own classic riva boat . plans are in pdf format which are full size - no scaling.. It is a luxury motor boat designed by riva, a company founded in 1800’s. the boat was inspired by the chris craft boats. there were 4 models of the boat, aquarama, aquarama lungo, super aquarama and aquarama special. all were twin engined and speeded up to 50 knots! the plans are clean and guiding.. Original factory plans for the aquarama. there are 7 sheets in total with details on frames, chine, engine placement etc. these are collectible plans..
The guy “john” of classic lines aka classicwoodenboatplans selling the riva plans is doing a disservice to riva. i have purchased the plans being sold via ebay as 1970 riva aquarama special only there is no such thing. it would have to be a 1972. the plans are arguably horrible and are totally in the wrong scale.. Riva aquarama. scale riva powerboat, 730mm length by 210mm beam. two sheet plan giving all frames templates and some construction data. power by twin 400 motors driving twin shafts.. The riva aquarama is the one and only boat that really contributed to the reputation of saint-tropez. the style of the boat is consistent with the (life)style and evolution of that legendary french village at the 'côte d'azur'..
