Product Description
This high quality, highly detailed, RC Riva Aquarama Runabout Speed Boat Model is fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit), comes with a full Radio Controlled system along with all the necessary components to race it through the water up to 15mph.
The RC Riva Aquarama runabout model is handcrafted from beautiful mahogany wood, along with western red cedar and rosewood. The hull is constructed using a plank on bulkhead method, each strip of wood is carefully joined together to form a smooth hull. Then the hull is sealed inside and outside with clear fiberglass to completely waterproof it and add some extra reinforcement. This model is completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen.
This Riva Aquarama powerboat has been hand varnished with many coats of clear varnish. The bottom is painted white and there is a bright blue boot stripe. On the Riva Aquarama model, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted cast chromed & brass metal parts such as: windshield frame, many detailed gauges, steering wheel, cleats, running lights and much more. This model has one large cockpit and the back engine hatch is a passenger sun bathing area. The cockpit & engine hatch have detailed hand stitched white & red leather seats and trim. A wooden stand comes standard with this RC ready model for when it’s not in use.
The cockpit seats remove exposing the engines and drive controllers. The rear engine hatch (sunbathing deck) lifts off providing access to the inner hull where the steering controller and batteries are connected. Power is generated through the double 775 brushed motors and is outputted through two aluminum propellers 4.75mm Shaft 2 Blade 40mm. The RC boat also features two electronic speed controllers 480A brushed one per motor, two rechargeable Lipo XF-Model 3S 1500mAh batteries, B3 Pro charger, 2.4GHz advanced radio control system and comes out of the box with everything needed to operate it.
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The model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings. There are absolutely no plastic parts only the highest quality wood and metal parts.
This model is carefully packed within two thick layers of Styrofoam for damaged free shipping. This model measures 35" long from bow to stern.
The classic RC Riva Aquarama speed boat is a beautiful runabout model that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom.
Highlights about this classic runabout model boat:
- 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method
- Included with this expert level power boat model is a solid wood base
- Size: 35" overall length x 10" height x 9.5" width
- Condition: New (fully assembled)
- Motor: Double - 775 brushed motor
- ESC: Double – 480A brushed
- Radio: 2.4GHz advanced radio control system.
- Propeller: Double - Aluminum Prop 4.75mm Shaft 2 Blade 40mm
- Battery: Double - Lipo XF-Model 3S 1500mAh 25C
- Charger: Double - B3 Pro charger
- Speed: 9-15 mph
- Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model speed boat
- Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen
- Made of finest Mahogany, western red cedar and rosewood
- Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model
- Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic
- This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop
Many More Riva Speed Boat & Runabout Wooden Models Are Available.