JUST IMAGINE …..
Follow the story of PERLITA TOO, a RIVA speedboat as we rescue her from a leaky shed, research her history and embark on an extensive restoration.
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MAKING MR.RIVA PROUD – July 2010
Who knew? Little did we know, when we discovered a derelict Riva in a leaky barn, that we would embark on a deep restoration that would catch the eye of the legendary Mr.Riva himself…… |
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GOD IS IN THE DETAILS – June 2010
When does obsession overwhelm passion? Some may conclude that we have gone overboard with our attention to detail on the restoration of Perlita Too. Do you care about the shape of your horn ring? Read the gory details here… |
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THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR – April 2010
Nearing the end of a good run, Perlita found Alan Furth, the Eclectic Collector. Lucky boat yet again, she became a part of Alan Furth’s expansive wooden boat collection. Alan did have an eye for beauty….. |
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When LOUD is not enough – March 2010
On the subject of research, it seems that either you come up with nothing, or you come up with too much……which often gives you your choice of viewpoints! How exactly did they do it in 1953? |
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WHEN PERFECTION IS NOT ENOUGH - February 2010
Chris Casparis of Sea Sonic Boats is taking out all the stops in restoring Perlita; as far as he is concerned, mere perfection is not enough.
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SPEED COSTS MONEY; how fast do you want to go? – December 2009
Does PERLITA have a “supercharged soul”, and did she set a world speed record? What happens when 2 faces of “authenticity” collide? |
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In Good Company – October 2009
Long after fiberglass won the popularity contest, some guys still appreciated the soul of wood boats, and Robert Burnand was one of them. Lucky girl Perlita; she came into a family with truly sterling wooden boat credentials! |
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Ups and Downs of a Hollywood Star – September 2009
Serious signs of aging, including failing joints, hundreds of broken and corroded fasteners, and evidence of many poorly done repairs and modifications ~ sadly this is what we faced in the resurrection of Perlita Too. |
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MANAGING PERFECTION – September 2009
The history of this exceptional Riva speedboat inspired us to do an over-the-top (when-is-it-perfect?) restoration. Had we known….. |
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ESSENCE OF ITALIAN DESIGN – August 2009
We decided to strive for perfection; however we should be very happy if we achieved excellence! |
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Barn Find Riva – Summer 2008
A threatening encounter with NHL (no, not the sports league!) persuaded me to start this challenging restoration of an important Riva Speedboat. |
It should be noted that the August & September 2009 posts/articles above were first published on CASUDI’s blog Designing Success.
If you have any comments or suggestions feel free to do so below, or please contact me directly by email at tritone@BarnFindRiva.com.
James
