Purpose and Passion
February 25, 2025
Jeff Peterson’s journey with classic wooden boats, from a restored Chris-Craft to a rare Riva Aquarama, reflects his deep passion for craftsmanship and history.
Jeff Peterson’s journey with classic wooden boats, from a restored Chris-Craft to a rare Riva Aquarama, reflects his deep passion for craftsmanship and history.
It’s little wonder this Diva has made a splash on social media, with enviable interiors and a scintillating style all her own.
“Bel Sogno” is hull #2 of Riva’s 88 Florida line and has everything you would expect from one of the most prestigious Italian shipyards—performance, quality, class—and more.
Beauty and classic design elements tend to win out for Riva’s elegant marque. The Dolceriva is no exception.
Riva’s Dolcevita 110 is an instant classic and a towering achievement of ultra-luxurious, Italian design.
Our boat test of the Riva 56 Rivale. A top speed of 37-plus knots is only part of the performance equation for the Riva Rivale 56.
The Aquarama was an ideal runabout at about 26 feet, and today enjoys iconic status particularly as a tender. All told there were 768 Aquaramas built, however it’s less clear how many of those are still around.
Jeff Peterson’s journey with classic wooden boats, from a restored Chris-Craft to a rare Riva Aquarama, reflects his deep passion for craftsmanship and history.
It’s little wonder this Diva has made a splash on social media, with enviable interiors and a scintillating style all her own.
“Bel Sogno” is hull #2 of Riva’s 88 Florida line and has everything you would expect from one of the most prestigious Italian shipyards—performance, quality, class—and more.
Beauty and classic design elements tend to win out for Riva’s elegant marque. The Dolceriva is no exception.
Riva’s Dolcevita 110 is an instant classic and a towering achievement of ultra-luxurious, Italian design.
Our boat test of the Riva 56 Rivale. A top speed of 37-plus knots is only part of the performance equation for the Riva Rivale 56.
Revel in the Luxury that is the Riva 88 Florida.
Named one of the prettiest boats of all time by Power & Motoryacht.
The Aquarama was an ideal runabout at about 26 feet, and today enjoys iconic status particularly as a tender. All told there were 768 Aquaramas built, however it’s less clear how many of those are still around.
Video of the Riva 63 Virtus underway.
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