Our Riva models are made from the highest quality woods so that they can be used as nautical decor, nautical decoration, remote control model speedboats, and as a wonderful nautical gift. This Riva Aquarama wooden model speedboat is remote control converted and ready for the water. This RC model is one of the many Riva models we make. These model boats are RC ready and are easily converted to radio control. These models are waterproof and rc ready.
Overall dimensions 35" long x 10 Wide x 7" High (1:9 scale)
Our Riva Aquarama speedboat remote control model are made with plank on frame construction where each strip of wood is applied to the hull one at a time.
The Riva Aquarama 35" RC is waterproof and is available with two motors, rudders, propellers, servo, antenna, controller, battery, and charger. Battery Life is 3 hours. RC control runs about 100 meters in radius.
This wood model remote control model ship is made from heartwood honduras mahogany. One of the highest quality mahoganies available and typically used for real boats such as the Riva models.
The Riva Aquarama speedboat models are highly polished smooth finish. Many layers of paint and varnish applied. Each layer is left to dry and micro sanded before another layer is applied.
Each Riva model bot is made with plush leather seats and features hand stitched detailing.
All our wood model ship speedboat feature brass and stainless steel fittings such as propellers, steering wheel, horns, etc. We do not use plastic parts.
The dashboard of this Riva rc speedboat replica has realistic gauges and switches. This is not a sticker.
We meticulously paint our model boat like the Riva Aquarama remote control.
To build this model ship replica, extensive research was done using various sources such as drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship.
Remote Control Riva Aquarama 35" Historical Significance
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. The company was founded by Pietro Riva in 1842.
The Riva Aquarama's 10.5 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. For example Cadillac- and Chrysler-engines tuned by Riva where used. Aquarama's cruise speed was up to 45 knots. 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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