RIVA MODELS, SERIES NOS. AND PRODUCTION

Copyright by Piero M. Gibellini, from the book ''Carlo the Legend, Riva the Myth''.
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SCOIATTOLO

This is an outboard boat which was called model AV drawing # 43 in 1950, and was offered with a choice of engines, both as regards brand and power. From 1953 it was only available with the Evinrude 25 Hp. It is typified by the hull bottom which extends beyond the transom and by a control box designed by Carlo Riva. The windscreen was of plastic without a rim, the dashboard covered in dark green vinyl and the wheel, of Fiat derivation, had the print of the three little sailors in the centre. It has two rows of seats made of mahogany slats, as is the cockpit sole. The stern is undecked and the toolbox is behind the second row of seats. A wrap-around windscreen, still without a rim, was fitted to the 1955 series.
1950(AV)Dis.43m. 4,12x1,45Scott,Atwator,Neptune,MercuryHP3-25 N° 1-5 Tot.5
1951 (AV) m. 4,12x1,45 Evinrude Hp14 N° 6- 17 Tot 12
1952 (AV m. 4,12x1,45 Evinrude o Johnson Hp 25 N° 18- 32 " 15
1953 Scoiattolo m. 4,12x1,50 Evinrude Big Twin Hp 25 N° 33- 45 " 13
1954 Scoiattolo m. 4,12x1,50 Evinrude Big Twin Hp 25 N° 46- 75 " 30
1955 Scoiattolo m. 4,26x1,50 Evinrude Big Twin Hp 25 N°76- 95 " 20
1956 Scoiattolo m. 4,30x1,50 Evinrude Big Twin Hp 25 N° 96-111 " 16
1957 Scoiattolo m. 4,30x1,50 Evinrude Big Twin Hp 35 N°112-137 " 26
Total 137

SEBINO

This was the first boat designed exclusively for series production using a 60 Hp Chris-Craft engine. It was built using Honduras mahogany planking throughout. It was originally made with a two-part frameless glass windscreen, dark green vinyl dashboard and seating, an article holder under the deck and a green fabric sunbed. From the 1953 series the inner panels were lined with padded green vinyl and the windscreen was in a single piece. The number of frames was increased in 1955 and their centre distance set at 16 cm. A new steering box made of bronze with stainless steel parts and a Monel propeller shaft were fitted. The side planking was installed with the aid of adhesives. The bottom was fitted using corrosion resistant Phillips cross-head screws. From # 98, at the end of 1956, the bottom was a single piece of plywood and, from 101, the decking was also made of plywood, with inlaid veneers. The 1957 series is also typified by the wrap-around glass windscreen.
1952m. 4,90x1,88 Chris Craft "B" Hp 60 N° 1- 15 Tot. 15
1953m. 5,00x1.88 Chris Craft "B" Hp 60 N° 16- 29 " 14
1954m. 5,00x1,88 Chris Craft "B" Hp 60 N° 30- 45 " 16
1955m. 5,08x1,90 Chris Craft "B" Hp 60 N° 46- 70 " 25
1956m. 5,08x1,90 Chris Craft "B" Hp 60 N° 71-100 " 30
1957m. 5,11x1,91 Chris Craft "B" Hp 60 N°101-119 " 19
Total 119

CORSARO

The Corsaro derives from a 1946 design. Named AR, it became Corsaro in 1953. 4,80m long when first built, its dimensions were modified over the years. Although very good looking, its sportiness limited its appeal. It has only one row of seats which cannot be folded down and lacks a protected sunbathing area. Thus it is only suitable for the fast movement of two people. In 1955 it was lengthened again, to 5.65 m, and its power increased to 158 Hp in an attempt to accentuate its sporting image. It has a two-spoke wheel and seat rimmed with green Vipla with green tartan Saran. The dashboard, originally screen printed with horizontal lines, became, as with the other models, mottled grey Formica with additional instruments fitted. It was also equipped with all the innovations made to the other models (steering box, propeller shaft, screws and the use of adhesives in the sides). The windscreen, too, formerly in two parts, became a single piece in the last series.
1946 (AR) Dis.39 m. 4,80x1,75 B.P.M. 60 Hp. N° 1 Tot. 1
1947 (AR) " " m 4,80x1,75 Aprilia, B.P.M., Gray Marine N° 2- 7 " 6
1948 (AR) " " m. 4,80x1,75 B.P.M., Gray Marine N° 8-10 " 3
1949 (AR) " " m. 4,80x1,75 B.P.M., Gray Marine N° 11- 14 " 4
1950 (AR) " 67 m. 5,00x1,75 Universal 75 Hp. N° 15 " 1
1951 (AR) " " m. 5,00x1,75 Chris Craft, B.P.M., Gray N° 16-25 " 10
1952 (AR) " 72 m. 5,30x1,87 Chris Craft KFL Hp 131 N° 26-28 " 3
1953 Corsaro " " m. 5,30x1,84 C. C. KFL, MBL, B.P.M N° 29-33 " 5
1954 Corsaro " " m. 5,50x1,84Chris Craft MBL, KLC N° 34-36 " 3
1955 Corsaro " " m. 5,65x1,86 Chris Craft MBL Hp 158 N° 37-40 " 4
Total 40

FLORIDA

The Florida was created by lengthening the design of Sebino, with decking of solid Honduras filleted with maple at the seams, with a two-part glass windscreen, with seats and side panels of padded green Vipla and a quilted green fabric sunbed. The instruments were American (S.W./Chris-Craft) with black faces. The side pockets were of chrome-plated brass netting. With the 1953 series the single piece windscreen starts (series production starts in the autumn prior to the year of reference). In 1955 the same modifications as mentioned for the Sebino were adopted (timbers at 16 cm, planking fastened with the aid of adhesives, new steering box, Phillips screws for the bottom and Monel shaft). The upholstery was now of leatherette and Saran with a green tartan pattern. With the 1957 series, the deck was of Honduras ply with maple fillets. With the 1958 series, Riva was first in the world to use three layer diagonal planking for the hull sides shaped in a single piece. The windscreen was now panoramic of Visaterm glass. The 1959 series presented a new dashboard design that used new instruments (S.W./Chris-Craft) from # 288 of 1958, shaped wood side pockets and upholstery of yellow Vipla and black and white check Saran in place of the green tartan. The sunbed was of yellow Makò fabric. In 1960 the Florida was fitted with the new deep-centre wheel, already fitted to the other models and the fuel tank was now of stainless steel with a capacity of 100 litres instead of 90. The text ''Florida'' appeared on the dashboard instead of ''Riva Chris-Craft''. From 1960 Phillips screws were also used on all models for fixing the chrome plated deck fittings. In 1961, with the adoption of the new Chris-Craft V8 engine with power reduced from 185 Hp at 4000 rpm to 160 Hp at 3600, the gear lever was moved to the wheel. The electrical system was also changed from 6 volts to 12 volts. The hull bottom was slightly modified at the midship section to soften impact with the wave and the hull was lengthened by 9 cm. The transom was now made of three layer diagonal planking and was curved. An electric siren was now standard. In the 1963 model the rake of the bow was increased by 7 cm and the chrome plated cutwater was 25 cm longer.
1952 Florida m. 5,40x1,94 B.P.M. Hp 115, Chris Craft K Hp 95 N°1-2 Tot. 2
1952 Florida m. 5,40x1,94 Chrys Craft K Hp. 95 N°3-6,8,9 " 6
1953 Florida m. 5,40x1,94 Chris Craft K N°11,12,14,16-18,24,25 " 8
1953 Florida m. 5,40x1,94 Chris Craft KCL Hp.120 N°10,13,15,19-23,26 " 9
1954 Florida m. 5,40x1,94 Chris Craft K N°31,32,34,35,56 " 5
1954 Florida m. 5,40x1,94 C.C. KCL N°28-30,33,36-55,57 " 25
1955 Florida m. 5,40x1,90 Chris Craft K N° 59-63,79,92-94 " 9
1955 Florida m. 5,40x1,90 C.C. KCL N°64-78,80-91 " 27
1956 Florida m. 5,40x1,90 Chris Craft K N°130-136 " 7
1956 Florida m. 5,40x1,90 Senza motore N° 136 bis " 1
1956 Florida m. 5,40x1,90 C.C. KCL N°120-129,137-157 " 31
1957 Florida m. 5,43x1,91 Chris Craft K N°193-197 " 5
1957 Florida m. 5,43x1,91 C.C. KCL N°158-192,200 " 36
1957 Florida m. 5,43x1,91 C.C. KFL Hp.131 N°198,199,201,202 " 4
1958 Florida m. 5,40x1,91 Chris Craft KFL N°288-322 " 35
1959 Florida m. 5,40x1,91 Chris Craft KFL N°323-357 " 35
1960 Florida m. 5,40x1,91 Chris Craft KFL N°467-502 " 36
1961 Florida m. 5,50x1,91 Chris Craft KFL N°503,504 " 2
1961 Florida m. 5,50x1,91 C.C."283" V8 Hp 185 N°505-543 " 39
1962 Florida m. 5,50x1,91 Chris Craft "283" V8 N°544-593 " 50
1963 Florida m. 5,59x1,91 Chris Craft "283" V8 N°594-643 " 50
1964 Florida m. 5,59x1,91 Chris Craft "283" V8 N°644-647 " 4
The numbering includes the Super Florida Total 426

SUPER FLORIDA

The first ''Florida Super'' was built in 1953 and its regular production started at the end of 1954 with the 1955 series. Compared to the first example built, the 1955 series introduced more frames at a centre distance of 22 cm and all the modifications made to the other Riva production (use of adhesives for the side planking, steering box, propeller shaft, Phillips screws, Goodrich propeller shaft bearing bush and leatherette and Saran upholstery, as well as an electric rev. counter and water temperature gauge). In 1957, starting from # 219, the deck was of three-ply Honduras with the white strips incorporated. With the 1958 series the sides and transom were also of pre-formed triple diagonal planking and the stern had a curved shape. The 1959 series had many new features, introduced from # 238 of 1958: the deep-centre wheel, the new S.W./Chris-Craft instruments with redesign of the dashboard and new side pockets. The Vipla strip on the backrests was V-shaped and ivory colour. In 1960 the name became ''Super Florida'', which appeared on the dashboard in place of ''Riva Chris-Craft''. With the introduction of the Chrysler V8 the gear lever was moved to the wheel, the temperature gauge had two scales, one per bank, the electrical system became 12 volts and the stainless steel tank held 130 litres instead of 100. A Plexiglas article tray was fixed above the dashboard. All screws were Phillips. The electric siren was standard from the 1961 series, as on the other models. The bottom was slightly modified at the midship section. New upholstery of extra-rough Resinflex was fitted with red edging to the backrests and front seats, with ribbed padding for seats and backrests with ivory coloured upholstery. The ''V'' design on the backrests became tapered. On request the hood could be provided with opening side windows. New modifications to the bottoms were made in 1962 and the overall length became 5.92 m. The driving seat could now be folded flat. In 1963, as well as soundproofing modifications, the only change in appearance was the chrome plated cutwater, which was 35 cm longer. The only modifications to the 1964 series were the greater length, 11 cm, due to a greater rake of the bow. The dashboard was no longer Formica, but Honduras, with a shaped upper lip of solid wood. The instrumentation was VDO, innovative as regards appearance and technology. The threading of wood screws was changed, becoming Reed & Prince. The upholstery was now imported from America. The internal side panels were still made of mahogany, but now of Honduras type. After experiments to the bottoms made in 1966, the 1967 series, starting with # 992, had a new bottom with a more pronounced ''V'' and a Riva Crusader engine. The cockpit coaming panels were now deeper and upholstered with rib-padded Vipla, similar to those of the Junior.
1953Super Florida m.5,82x2,15 Chris Craft MBL Hp.158 N° 7 Tot. 1
1954 Super Florida m.5,82x2,15 C.C. MBL N° 27 e 58 " 2
1955 Super Florida m.5,82x2,15 C.C. MBL N° 95-104 " 10
1956 Super Florida m.5,87x2,15 C.C. MBL N°87bis,88 bis,105-119 " 17
1957 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 C:C: MCL Hp. 175 N°203-237 " 35
1958 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 C.C. MCL N°238-287 " 50
1959 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 C.C. MCL N°358-411 " 54
1960 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 C.C. MCL N°413,414 " 2
1960 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16Chrysler Sea V M80 Hp 177 N°412,415-466 " 53
1961 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°543-607 " 65
1962 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°608-677 " 70
1963 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°678-689,691-706 " 28
1963 Super Florida m.5,90x2,16C.C." 283" N°690,707-759 " 54
1964 Super Florida m.6,07x2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°760,761 " 2
1964 Super Florida m.6,07x2,16C.C. "283" N°762-889 " 128
1965 Super Florida m.6,07x2,16 C.C. "283" N°890-951 " 62
1966 Super Florida m.6,07x2,16 C.C. "283" N°954-964,966-980 " 26
1966 Super Florida m.6,07x2,16Crusader 220 N°952,953,965,981-991 " 14
1967 Super Florida m.6,27x2,20 Crusader 220 N°992-1012 " 21
1968 Super Florida m.6,27x2,20 Crusader 220 N°1013-1028 " 16
1969 Super florida m.6,27x 2,20 Crusader 220 N°1029 " 1
Total 711

ARISTON

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Derived from the prototypes built after the war, the Ariston is the only model that was present in the boatyard's price list throughout Carlo Riva's management, but was subject to continual updating to keep it worthy of its name, Ariston, ''the best of the best''. Originally with a two-part glass windscreen, this became a single piece in 1952 but still without a frame. In 1955 it was subject to the modifications mentioned for the Florida Super, with frames with a centre distance of 22 cm and all the other technical modifications. The upholstery was yellow Vipla and black and white checked Saran. The hull was lengthened in 1956 to allow fitting of the alternative Cadillac engine. In 1957 the deck was made of ply from # 122 and the transom of three layer diagonal planking from # 130. The windscreen was also changed, it became wrap-around with a frame that allowed the folding hood to be fixed. This was to make the Ariston an ideal boat for all seasons. In 1958, as for the other models, the seat padding became rubberised hair. A blower was provided in the engine bay and, from # 171, the sides were of pre-formed three layer diagonal planking. # 218 of 1958 started the 1959 series. It had the new dashboard with the deep-centre wheel and new instruments and, moreover, a perfected hood. From # 235 zebra pattern upholstery replaced the checked Saran, with pastel green Vipla edging instead of yellow. New hinges for the hatches and a new deep-centre wheel, new dashboards for the new instruments and new side pockets were also fitted. In 1960 the driving seat can be folded flat and the bottom cockpit sole boards are covered with ribbed vinyl. The same technical modifications mentioned for the Super Florida were made, as a result of the new engines. The text ''Ariston'' appeared on the dashboard and above it was a semicircular Plexiglas article tray. All screws were Phillips. In 1960 the Super Ariston joined the Ariston in the price list. It had virtually the same hull, only slightly lengthened at the stern to house the larger fuel tank needed for more powerful engines. The tank was of stainless steel in 1961. There were also new knobs and levers on the dashboard (also for the other models), new silencers and the keel was further deepened at the midship section. The bottom was the subject of the most important modifications with # 409 of 1962, the year when the zebra upholstery was replaced with that of Tritone type, i.e. with pastel green edging surrounding ivory coloured ribs. Silencing was improved and the bow fenders lengthened by 35 cm in 1963. The 1964 series had many novelties (dashboard, instruments, screws, upholstery and internal side panels as in the Super Florida). The bow rake was extended by 8 cm (Ariston 6.60 m, Super Ariston 6.75 m). The side air vents were changed and were like those of the 1963 model Aquarama. The chrome plated strip running to the stern bore the crowned ''Ariston'' text. New bottoms were adopted in 1967, with a deep V and the same length for Ariston and Super Ariston (6.80 m). With the 1968 series the appearance of the fore deck was modified: the deck edge now featured a raised profile with both an aesthetic and a non-slip function. The deck inlay was now confined to its central part. The upholstery was changed to Skai and the Super again had a longer hull (6.95 m). The Ariston remained in production until 1971 and the Super until 1974, without extensive modifications apart from the dashboard instruments which, starting from # 980, were the same as the VDOs redesigned for fibreglass boats.
195O (BM ) Dis. 55 m.6,24x 1,95 Gray Fireball Hp 140 N° 1 Tot. 1
195O (BM ) Dis. 55 m.6,24x 2,08 2 BPM Hp 115x2, 1 Chrysler Hp 105 N° 2- 3 " 2
195O (BM ) Dis. 55 m.6,30x 2,08 Gray Fireball Hp 140 N° 4 " 1
1951 (BM) Dis. 55 m.6,30x 2,08 Gray HP 140, BPM Hp 120, C.C. KBL N° 5- 9 " 5
1952 (BM) " " . m.6,35x 2,11 KBL Hp 130, MBL HP 158, Gray Hp 140 N°10- 17 " 8
1953 Ariston m.6,25x 2,11 Chris Craft MBL Hp 158 N°18- 29 " 12
1954 Ariston m.6,25x 2,11 C.C. MBL N° 30- 50 " 21
1955 Ariston m.6,25x 2,15 C.C. MBL N°51- 76 " 26
1956 Ariston m.6,45x 2,15 C:C. MBL N° 77-93,95-100,104-111 " 28
1957 Ariston m.6,45x 2,16 C.C. MBL N°115-132,135,136,144,145,147,148,150-155,159,160 " 44
1957 Ariston m.6,45x 2,16 C:C.MCL Hp.175 N°133,142,143,146,149,156-158 " 8
1958 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16 C:C. MCL Hp. 175 N°162-188,194 218 " 52
1959 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16 C:C. MCL N° 219-257,264-269 " 45
1959 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16 C.C. 8V 283 Hp.185 N°258-263 " 6
1959 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16Chrysler Sea V M80 Hp.177 N°271-278 " 8
1960 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16 C.C.8V 283 N°270,279,280 " 3
1960 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16Chrysler Sea V M80 Hp. 177 N°281-302,304-309,314-337 " 52
1961 Ariston m.6,47x 2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°338-378,385-387,390-407 " 62
1962 Ariston m.6,52x 2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°408-451,459-468,470-473,475-477 " 61
1963 Ariston m.6,52x 2,16 Chrysler Sea V M80 N°478-489,491-508, " 30
1963 Ariston m.6,52x 2,16 C.C. 283 V8 N°490,522-549,551-559 " 38
1964 Ariston m.6,60x 2,16 C.C. 283 V8 N° 562-607,627 657 " 77
1965 Aristonm.6,60x 2,16 C.C. 283 V8 N° 659-681,683-712,714,715,730-745 " 71
1965 Aristonm.6,60x 2,16 Crusader V8 Hp.220 N°682 " 1
1966 Ariston m 6,60x 2,16 Crusader V8 Hp. 220 N°746,759,782 " 3
1966 Aristonm.6,60x 2,16 C.C. 283 V8 N°747-754 " 8
1967 Ariston m.6,80x 2,16 Riva 220 V8 N° 783-819 " 37
1968 Ariston m.6,80x 2,16 Riva 220 V8 N° 832- 871 " 39
1969 Ariston m.6,80x 2,16 Riva 220 V8 N° 877-898, 908, 909, 921-923 " 24
1970 Ariston m.6,80x 2,16 Riva 220 V8 N° 910-920, 929-937, 943-946 " 24
1971 Ariston m.6,80x 2,16 Riva 220 V8 N°953-958, 965-968, 973-978 " 16
1972 Ariston m.6,80x 2,16 Riva 220 v8 N° 979 " 1
The numbering includes the Cadillac and Super Ariston Total 804

ARISTON CADILLAC

 
1956 Ariston Cadillac m.6,45x 2,15 Cadillac Hp. 250 N°94,101-103, 112,113 Tot. 6
1957 Ariston Cadillac m.6,45x 2,15 Cadillac N° 114, 134, 137-141, 161 " 8
1958 Ariston Cadillac m.6,47x 2,16 Cadillac N° 189-193 " 5
Total 19

SUPER ARISTON

 
1960Super Ariston m.6,52x 2,16 C.C. 430 Hp 275 N°303,310-313 Tot. 5
1961 Super Ariston m.6,52x 2,16 C.C. 431 Hp 275 N°379-384, 388,389 " 8
1962 Super Ariston m.6,52x 2,16 C.C. 431 N° 452-458" 7
1962 Super Ariston m.6,67x 2,16 C.C. 431 N° 469, 474 " 2
1963 Super Ariston m.6,67x 2,16 Chrysler Golden Lion 413D Hp, 290 N°509-521, 560 " 14
1964 Super Ariston m.6,67x 2,16 Chrysler 413D N° 561" 1
1964 Super Ariston m.6,75x 2,16 Chrysler 413D N°608-626 " 19
1965 Super Ariston m.6,75x 2,16 Chrysler 413D N°658, 713, 716-729 " 16
1966 Super Ariston m.6,75x 2,16 Crusader 320 V8 Hp.320 N° 755-758, 760-781 " 26
1967 Super Ariston m.6,80x 2,20 Riva 320 V8 Hp. 320 N° 820,821 " 2
1968 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 320 N° 822-831, 837, 872, 873 " 13
1969 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 320 N°874-876, 901-907, 921-923 " 13
1970 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 320 N°924-928, 938-942,949-952 " 14
1971 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 320 N°959-964, 969, 970 " 8
1972 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 320 N°980-990 " 11
1973 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 350 V8 Hp 350 N° 991-1002 " 12
1974 Super Ariston m.6,95x 2,20 Riva 350 N° 1003-1012 " 10
Total 181

TRITONE

It was the boatyard's top model for many years and even the Aquarama, born in 1962 using the same hull, as a replacement for the Open Tritone, was to have trouble despite its greater practicality in ousting the Tritone from the price list for several years. It was designed as a twin-engine, with name AQ, but the next four to be built had a single Scripps engine. The windscreen was two-part glass, the wheel had two spokes and the instruments were black SW/Chris-Craft. As with the other models, the windscreen soon became single piece without a frame. From 1954 it was built with twin Chris-Craft engines coupled to Chris-O-Matic electrohydraulic controls. The windscreen became wrap-around with a chrome plated frame uniting four glass panes. A green canvas covering the passenger compartment could be fitted to it and to a removable frame, it was the hood in embryo. Wheels of various origin taken from car production, with two, three or four spokes, were fitted. In 1955 the centre distance of the frames was reduced to 24 cm and adhesives were used for fixing the side planking. Steering box, propeller shafts, bearing bushes and hull screws were upgraded in common with the other models. Control instrumentation was enriched (electric rev. counter, petrol gauge and water temperature gauge). The upholstery was of yellow vinyl surrounding checked Saran. Finally, in the 1956 series, an original two-spoke wheel produced by Reina was fitted, of heavy type and with the three little sailors in the centre. # 33, with the same hull as the Tritone, is Tritone Cadillac, a variant in production until 1960. The last one had a longer hull. In 1957 the fore deck was enhanced by two hatches for ventilating the cabin. Jaeger instruments were used while awaiting the new ones from America. These had a black dial with white figures protected by a glass inset into a plastic rim chrome plated outside and black inside and with a slight curve against reflections. The deck was of ply from # 40, and the transom of three layer diagonal planking from # 44. In 1958 the Tritone benefited from all the technical improvements made to production (new dashboard, instruments and wheel from # 88) with the exception of laminated sides. (The sides were to continue to be of carvel construction – solid planking glued to the timbers until 1964). Furthermore, there were two blowers, a fan was installed in the cabin and a locker created under the stern seat. Experiments with a new resin to replace glue for fixing the planking to the sides were made on six examples. In view of the results, Aerodux resin was used from the 1959 series. The external modifications, similar to the Ariston ones, involved improvements to the hood and the hatch hinges, as well as installation of the new dashboard with the new instruments, the deep-centre wheel, the Plexiglas article tray, new fairleads and wooden side pockets. Starting from # 95 the upholstery was of zebra pattern with pastel green trimming. Inside, the air vent for the bow locker could now be opened. In 1960 the Tritone had all the improvements common to the Ariston and Super Florida, also as a result of the use of engines with hydraulic gearboxes and 12 volt electrics. Thus the Chris-O-Matic controls also disappeared. All screws were now of Phillips type. The plastic covering the cockpit sole boards was more textured and the dashboard was enhanced with a cigarette lighter. The optional sunbed, which had been the same as the Ariston's (94x140 cm) was enlarged (120x150 cm). Modifications were made to the aft deck of boats # 128, 129 and 130 to create a recessed sunbathing area. 15 examples, called the Open Tritone, were built up to 1962. # 127, on the other hand, saw the birth of the Super Tritone, with the hull lengthened to 8.25 m. Only one of these series, from 1962, was open. The 1961 series had new upholstery, still with pastel green trimmings but redesigned as a ''V'' on the backrests and with ribbed ivory coloured insides. The dashboard control knobs were changed. The lines of the hull were modified at the stempost and the length was increased from 7.94 m to 8.02 m. Below decks the forepeak hatch was no longer of netting but of wood, with the fretwork of an anchor. The capacity of the Super's fuel tanks was increased from 400 to 500 litres. In 1962 the bow edge was narrowed starting from # 169. Icebox and ladder became standard. There were improvements below deck in 1963 (step and bunk 7 cm wider), soundproofing of the engine bay and new exhaust silencers. The cutwater was 40 cm longer. Moreover, in the super, the roof of the fore cabin was padded and aesthetic modifications similar to those of the Aquarama were made: Honduras dashboard and profiled lip above, as well as part of the deck, between windscreen and dashboard, of plain mahogany without inlay. The anchor and winch in the bow, raised boards on the edge of the foredeck and a bow cap of new design, forming two air intakes with a single central fairlead completed the introduction of the Aquarama characteristics in the prow of the last Super Tritone. In 1964 the hull of the Tritone, still identical to that of the Aquarama, was lengthened by 1 cm and the ''V'' of the bottom was accentuated in correspondence with the midship section, which became deeper. From # 223 laminated sides and VDO instruments, screws, upholstery and internal sides followed the updates of the other models but the dashboard remained of Formica. From # 239 the ''V'' of the bottom was further deepened. The Tritones of 1965 and 1966 were end of production completions and some of them, at customer request, were finished in Aquarama style.
1950 ( BQ) Dis.69 m.7,60x 2,55 Gray Phantom 2x Hp 112 N° 1 Tot. 1
1952 ( BQ) Dis.69 m.7,70x 2,57 Scripps Hp 350 N° 2 " 1
1953 Tritone m.7,90x 2,62 Scripps N° 3-5 " 3
1954 Tritone m.7,90x 2,62 Chris Craft ML 2x Hp 145 N° 6-9 " 4
1955 Tritone m.7,90x 2,58 C.C. ML 2x N° 10-17 " 8
1956 Tritone m.7,94x 2,58 C.C. ML 2x N° 18-34 " 16
1957 Tritone m.7,94x 2,62 C.C. MCL 2x Hp 175 N° 35-56 " 20
1958 Tritone m.7,94x 2,62 C.C. MCL 2x N° 50-88 " 26
1959 Tritone m.7,94x 2,62 C.C. MCL 2x N° 89-117 " 29
1960 Tritone m.7,94x 2,62 Chrysler Sea V M80 2x Hp. 177 N° 118-147 " 19
1960Tritone Aperto m.7,94x 2,62 Chrysler Sea V M80 2x Hp. 177 N° 128-130 " 3
1961 Tritone m.8,02x 2,62 Chrysler M80 2x N° 148-179 " 21
1961Tritone Aperto m.7,94x 2,62 Chrysler Sea V M80 2x Hp. 177 N° 160-162,172,173,178 " 5
1962 Tritone m.8,02x 2,62 Chrysler M80 2x N° 180-215 " 21
1962 Tritone m.8,02x 2,62 Chrysler M80 2x N 193-199 " 7
1963 Tritone m.8,02x 2,62 Chrysler M80 2x N° 216-232 " 16
1964 Tritone m.8,03x 2,62 Chris Craft 283 V 8 2x Hp. 185 N° 233-244 " 12
1965 Tritone m.8,03x 2,62 C.C. 283 2x N° 245-250 " 6
1966 Tritone m.8,03x 2,62 C.C. 283 2x N° 251- 258 " 8
The numbering includes the Super Tritone and Aquarama N° 1 Total 226

TRITONE CADILLAC

 
1956 Tritone Cadillac m.7,94x 2,58 Cadillac 2x 250 Hp. N° 33 " 1
1957 Tritone Cadillac m.7,94x 2,62 Cadillac 2x 250 Hp N° 46, 57 " 2
1958 Tritone Cadillac m 7,94x 2,62 Cadillac 2x 250 Hp N° 76-78, 81-83 " 6
1960 Tritone Speciale Cadillac m 8,30x 2,62 Cadillac 2x 320 Hp. N° 132 " 1
Total 10

SUPER TRITONE

 
1960 Super Tritone m.8,25x 2,62 Chris Craft 431 V8 2x Hp.275 N°127,135-138,141 " 6
1960 Super Tritone Interceptor m 8,25x 2,62 Ford Interceptor 2x Hp.215 N°134 " 1
1961 Super Tritone m.8,25x 2,62 C.C. 431 V8 2x N°166-170,175 " 6
1962 Super Tritone m.8,22x 2,62 C.C. 431 V8 2x N° 200-205 " 6
1962Super Aperto m.8,22x 2,62 C.C. 431 V8 2x N° 207 " 1
1963 Super Tritone m. 8,22x 2,62 Chrysler M 413D 2x Hp. 290 N° 226 " 1
Total 21

AQUARAMA

Aquarama sound
After stringent testing of the 1962 prototype, the Lipicar, the Aquarama entered production in 1963. The hull was completely identical to that of the Open Tritone, whose production was ended, with many technical and functional improvements. The most obvious were the anchor housing in the bow closed with a hatch, the raised edge to the fore deck and the varnished Honduras dashboard and its rim with the new VDOs. The front seats were separated, with a pocket on the rear of the driver's backrest and a folding shelf on the back of the other. The recessed sunbathing area in the stern was tapered unlike that of the Tritone and was easier to reach from the bathing ladder thanks to a non-slip area set into the stern deck. There was considerable research to improve noise and cruising comfort. The sides were initially still of carvel, but laminated sides were fitted starting from # 4. The upholstery of the first models was white ribs with black borders and orange trim. From the end of 1963 also the Super Aquarama was on sale. The 1964 series was enriched by the updates described for the Tritone, plus a new icebox located under the cockpit sole between the two rows of seats. The sole was now fitted with sliding hatches instead of hinged ones. From # 34 the bottom was modified in the same way as that of the Tritone. Chrysler engines were used in 1966 and some prototypes produced with different bottoms, the bottom of # 178 was to be that of the 1967 series. As well as the new bottom, sweeter for cruising, the Aquarama and Super could flaunt the new Riva engines, outcome of the collaboration between Riva and Crusader. Furthermore, a marine WC was installed under the bunk and the upholstery was now turquoise/ivory for the Aquarama and lobster/ivory for the Super. The 1969 series, with # 309, had a new, more raked stempost, with new cutwater and a new bow cap whose design consisted of a single air intake instead of the previous two. From # 316 the deck was 9 cm higher at the stern. In 1971, with # 444, the design and number of the engine bay air intakes located on the sides of the bulwarks was changed (now only two). Production of both the Aquarama and the Super Aquarama was ended with ''Lipicar IV'', # 486. In 1972 seven Long (Lungo) Aquaramas were produced, called thus because they were 8.72 m long, i.e. 22 cm more than the last Supers (from # 496 to 502). They, too, had only two air intakes on the sides, as with the final examples from 1971, and new engine starter buttons with rubber caps on the dashboard.
1962 Aquarama m.8,02x 2,62 Chris Craft 283 V 8 2xHp 185 N°1 (Tritone 214) Tot 1
1963 Aquarama m.8,02x 2,62 Chris Craft 283 V 8 2x N° 2-7,9-11,13-24 " 21
1964 Aquarama m.8,02x 2,62 Chris Craft 283 V 8 2x N°26-37,47-61 " 27
1965 Aquarama m.8,02x 2,62 Chris Craft 283 V 8 2x N°66-86,99-123 " 46
1966 Aquarama m.8,23x 2,62 Crusader 2x Hp.220 N°124,129,158-161,168-173,178 " 13
1966 Aquarama m.8,02x 2,62 Chris Craft 283 V8 2x N°130-138,150-157 " 17
1967 Aquarama m.8,25x 2,60 Riva 220 V8 2x Hp.220 N°174-203,236-238,240 " 30
1968Aquarama m.8,25x 2,60 Riva 220 V8 2x N°241-255,270-285,302-305 " 35
1969 Aquarama m.8,25x 2,60 Riva 220 V8 2x N°311-335,220-356,359,363-366 " 36
1970 Aquarama m.8,30x 2,60 Riva 220 V8 2x N°376-385,396-409,414-419 " 30
1971 Aquarama m.8,30x 2,60 Riva 220 V8 2x N° 447-461,477-486 " 25
1972 Aquarama Lungo m.8,50x 2,60 Riva 220 V8 2x HP 220 N°496-502 " 7
The numbering includes the Super Aq. Total 288

SUPER AQUARAMA

 
1963 Super Aquarama m.8.25x 2,62 Chrysler 8V M413D 2x Hp. 290 N°8, 12, 25 Tot. 3
1964 Super Aquarama m.8,25x 2,62 Chrysler 8V M413D 2x N°38-46 " 9
1965 Super Aquarama m.8,25x 2,62 Chrysler 8V M413D 2x N°62-64, 87-98 " 15
1965 Super Aquarama m.8,25x 2,62 Crusader 8V 2x Hp. 280 N°65 " 1
1966 Super Aquarama m.8,33x 2,62 Crusader 8V 2x Hp. 400 N°125 " 1
1966 Super Aquarama m.8,33x 2,62 Crusader 8V 2x Hp. 320 N°126,139-149,162-167 " 18
1966 Super Aquarama m.8,25x 2,62 Chrysler 8V M413D 2x Hp.300 N°127,128 " 2
1967 Super Aquarama m.8,45x 2,60 Riva 320 V8 2x Hp. 320 N°219,176,177,204-235,239 " 36
1968 Super Aquarama m.8,45x 2,60 Riva 320 V8 2x N°256-269,286-301 " 30
1969 Super Aquarama m.8,45x 2,60 Riva 320 V8 2x N°306-310,336-350,357,358,360-362,367, 370 " 27
1970 Super Aquarama m.8,50x 2,60 Riva 320 V8 2x N°371-375,386-395,410-413,420-440." 40
1971 Super Aquarama m.8,50x 2,60 Riva 320 V8 2x N°441-446,462-476 " 21
Total 203

AQUARAMA SPECIAL

The Special series started with # 503 in 1972, implementing a proposal made by Arch. Barilani in 1968 intended to modify the Aquarama's stern, making it more practical. The hull was lengthened with a more raked transom that incorporated both the bathing steps and a convenient bathing platform, anticipating a solution that is now used universally. The mahogany dashboard was enriched by eight VDO instruments, those redesigned in 1970 for the Riva-Bertrams. They had a black face without a chromed centre and a reflection-proof rim. The central instruments, three on the Aquarama's dashboard, now became two. The Aquarama wheel was used in the first examples, quickly replaced by a similar, simplified one with a stainless steel plug engraved with ''Riva'' in the centre. Lever switches with a rubber cap replaced the push-pull ones. The stern light was changed from # 556 of 1973. The cabin ceiling was fully upholstered from # 593 of 1974. The dashboard was changed in 1977, starting from # 666: a new wheel of Momo manufacture designed by Barilani for the Riva-Bertrams, here with the white rim. New instruments with a grey face, with a total of ten dials and with two in the centre of the dashboard. The siren was replaced by an electric horn and the running lights, now fixed to the windscreen, were of Olympic type. The fuel filler caps were flush with the decking. From # 686 of 1978 the mooring bitts were of Super America type no longer torpedo-shaped and a counter was eliminated. Handles were fitted at stern as standard from # 696. The throttles were changed in 1979 and the switches were fitted with identification plates. The last series had a total of five combined instruments of new design and a single instrument in the centre of the dashboard in place of the previous two.
1972 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 320 V8 2x HP 320 N°503-520,522-537,543-552 " 44
1972 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x HP 350 N°521,553 " 2
1973 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x HP 350 N°554-592 " 39
1974 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°593-640 " 48
1975 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°641-660 " 20
1976 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°661-665 " 5
1977 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°666-685 " 20
1978 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°686-705 " 20
1979 Aquarama Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°706-710 " 5
1980-1996 Aq. Special m.8,78x 2,60 Riva 350 V8 2x N°711-784 " 74
Total 277

JUNIOR

Introduced in 1966 to replace the Florida. Conceived for utility use and ease of maintenance, both for fishing and water skiing, it was typified by a large cockpit that could be walked round, protected by the bulwarks, around the engine cover and driving seat. The sides and transom were painted white for easy maintenance and the style winked at the USA fashion for ''utilities''. The design of the transom, also used for the Olympic, had the purpose of protecting the passengers from spray from the stern. The upholstery was turquoise and white and was also used to cover the dashboard. It was launched with the slogan ''It's the young people's rocket''. The instruments were again SW/Chris-Craft. The cockpit was also equipped along its sides by a large mahogany grab rail with an elaborate front stay of chrome plated bronze incorporating the engine air intakes. In 1967 the hull was lengthened from # 125 and the bottom cross-sections changed from # 129. VDO instruments, but with pastel green faces, were fitted from # 162. # 239 of 1967 was the trial boat for the 1968 series with a definitive bottom (a ''V'' of 10° at the transom and of 18° amidships). The starter button was protected by a rubber cap from # 612. It also had great success as a tender for large yachts. In 1972 it was replaced by the Rudy, of very similar design and slightly longer, but made of fibreglass.
966 Junior m.5,55x 2,16 Riva 180 V8 Hp.180 N°1,15,39-85,102-113 Tot. 61
966 Junior m.5,55x 2,16 C.C.283 Hp.185 N°2-14,16-38,86-101 " 52
1967 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 180 V8 N°114-288 " 175
1968 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 180 V8 N° 289-387 " 99
1969 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 180 V8 N°388,390-393 " 5
1969 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 220 V8 Hp. 220 N°389,402,463 " 3
1969 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 190 V8 Hp. 190 N°394-401,403-462,464-495 " 100
1970 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 190 V8 N° 496-560 " 65
1971 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 190 V8 N°561-611 " 51
1972 Junior m.5,70x 2,17 Riva 190 V8 N°612-626 " 15
Total 626

OLYMPIC

Introduced in 1969 to replace the Super Florida, with the same design concept as the Junior (the type can be defined as ''multi-purpose'', called ''utility'' in America). Thus a boat with many uses: as a tender or to take the whole family for an outing, for bathing or fishing, for water skiing or for hire. But a de-luxe boat. Created from a mature design, with refined details, it fought off the fibreglass competition with few modifications until 1979. The upholstery was turquoise and cream, with cream ribbing. The mahogany dashboard and VDO instruments underlined its continuity with the Super Florida. The windscreen and glass were of a new type starting from # 62. From # 147, in 1972, lever switches were fitted and the starter button was protected by a rubber cap. From # 150 the Olympic used the new type of VDO instruments, those designed for the fibreglass Rivas, and the simplified deep-centre wheel. From # 194, the last of 1973, the upholstery was blue and cream Skai. From # 199 of 1974 there was a new design of sunbed and from # 205 there was wide-rib upholstery for cushions, backrests and side panels. The fuel filler cap was flush with the decking from # 240 of 1977. To conclude, the last versions of 1979 were fitted with new control levers and identification plates for the lever switches.
1969 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 220 V8 Hp. 220 N°1-51 Tot. 51
1970 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 220 V8 N°52- 99 " 48
1971 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 220 V8 N°100-143 " 44
1972 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 220 V8 N°144-173 " 30
1973 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 270 V8 Hp. 270 N°174-194 " 21
1974 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 270 V8 N° 195-224 " 30
1975 Olympic m 6,55x 2,25 Riva 270 V8 N°225-234 " 10
1976 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 270 V8 N°235-239 " 5
1977 Olympic m.6,55x 2,25 Riva 270 V8 N° 240-254 " 15
1978 Olympic m.6,65x 2,25 Termo Electron Hp. 270 N°255-260 " 6
1979 Olympic m.6,60x 2,25 Termo Electron Hp. 270 N°261-264 " 4
Total 264

CARAVELLE
RIVA - DE VRIES

Seven examples of this elegant deep-sea motor yacht were built in Holland to Riva design and specification, plus an eighth built to order after it had been decided to end production. The first two examples, of 1961 and 1962, were 21,80m. long. The Caravelle built in 1963 was called First Series ''A'' because it had a longer hull, 22,50m., and deckhouse. The redesign of the second series had more effect on both outside and inside. As well as a further lengthening of the hull to 22,80m., the deckhouse was given more modern lines: the vents on the sides of the deckhouse were changed. A deckhouse that was also provided with more panoramic glazing, in the Riva style, thanks to the angled windows in the steering compartment and the curved ones in the eating area. Below decks the three aft cabins each now had its own head, so there was an additional porthole in the port bulwark. Thus the portholes became symmetrical on the two sides with a changed design.
1961-1962 Caravelle I Serie m.21,80x 5,10 General Motors 2x Hp. 308 N°574,575 Tot. 2
1963 Caravelle I Serie "A" m.22,30x 5,10 General Motors 2x Hp. 308 N°582 " 1
1964- 1965 Caravelle II Serie m. 22,50x5,10 Rolls Royce 2x Hp. 330 N° 583, 585, 586, 587 " 4
Total 7

BAHIA MAR 20'

The 1971 model differs externally from the first ones, of Bertram origin, due to its different windscreen. The front window, in fact, is more convex and the design of the side windows is a triangle with an extended base and the apex no longer round. The fuel tank had less capacity than that of the 1970 boats, being reduced from 50 to 44 Us gallons, reducing the range from 7 to 6 hours but the speed increased from 40 mph to 42 mph. The model of the outdrive leg, always by Volvo Penta, was changed on certain versions starting with # 72. The instrumentation consisted of three VDO dials, whose design was a development of those designed for the 1962 Aquarama. Redesigned in this way they were to be subsequently fitted to the Aquarama Special and the Olympic. The Barilani designed wheel, with three aluminium spokes, was of Momo manufacture.
1970 Bahia Mar m.6,17x 2,42 Riva 210 V8 HP 210 N°1-19 Tot. 19
1971 Bahia Mar m.6,17x 2,42 Riva 210 V8 N°20-71 " 52
1972 Bahia Mar m.6,17x 2,42 Riva 210 V8 N°72-115 " 44
1973 Bahia Mar m.6,17x 2,42 Riva 210 V8 N°116-140 " 25
1974 Bahia Mar m.6,17x 2,42 Riva 210 V8 N°141-154 " 14
Total 154

SPORT FISHERMAN 25'

This model, also of Bertram derivation, had its interior redesigned with exposed wood finishing. The definitive model of the 1971 series differed from the prototypes in having a curved glass windscreen with a stainless steel frame and in being heavier (from 6100 lb to 6145 lb). Tank capacity was also increased, the fuel tank from 80 to 116 US gallons and the water tank from 20 to 29 gallons. The range was extended from 5.30 h to 6.45 h ant the speed increased from 39 to 41 mph. There were three instruments for each engine, of the same type of those on the 20'. The Momo wheel had a wood rim. New deflectors were fitted from # 84. Production was inexplicably ended in 1976 although there was still a market demand for this model.
1970 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Chrysler V8 2x Hp. 220 N°1 Tot 1
1970 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x Hp 210 Prototipi N°2 " 1
1970 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x Hp.220 N°3-5 " 3
1970 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x Hp 210 N°6-15 " 10
1971 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x Hp. 210 N°16-71 " 56
1972 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x N°72-121 " 50
1973Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x N°122-156 " 35
1974 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x N°157-171 " 15
1975 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x N°172-186 " 15
1976 Sport Fisherman m.7,52x 3,02 Riva V8 2x N° 187- 206 " 20
Total 206

RUDY

 
The Rudy was introduced in 1972 as a version in fibreglass, a revamping of the Junior with the hull lengthened to 5.87m. a beam of 2.18 m. powered by a 180hp Riva engine. # 1 was built wholly in wood as a model, from # 2 it was in fibreglass but kept the cockpit sole boards in wood, from # 11 on they were in fibreglass too. Only the grab rail and the tray behind the driving seat were kept in mahogany to give an extra touch of elegance to the lines of the Rudy. This was to be a very successful boat because of its versatility. It was ideal for the family thanks to the deep cockpit and the safety in moving about on board, but it was also suitable for fishing, water skiing and as a tender. Her gelcoat was two-tone, cream-coloured for the deck and light grey for the sides. Production lasted until 1983, in the more powerful version the Rudy Super, with orange hull sides.
1972 Rudy m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 190 N° 1-99 Tot 99
1973 Rudy m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 190 N° 100-140 Tot 41
1974 Rudy m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 190 N° 171-177, 203-225 Tot 30
1975 Rudy m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 190 N° 236-247 Tot 12
1976 Rudy m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 190 N° 268-277, 288-295 Tot 18
Total 200
The numbering includes the Rudy Super and Rudy Special

RUDY SUPER

 
 
1973 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 141-165 Tot 25
1974 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 166-170, 178-202, 226-235 Tot 40
1975 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 248-259, 265-266 Tot 14
1976 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 278-287, 296-300 Tot 15
1978 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 301-310 Tot 10
1979 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 311-330 Tot 20
1980 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 331-345 Tot 15
1981 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 346-351 Tot 6
1982 Rudy Super m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 210 N° 352-365 Tot 14
Total 159

RUDY SPECIAL

 
1975 Rudy Special m.5,87x 2,18 Riva 190 N° 260-264, 267 Tot 6
Total 6