Bellini Nautica, the custodians of the Riva Aquarama

The roots of Bellini Nautica lie in the artisanal area of ​​Clusane, at the base of Lake Iseo, among ancient disused peat bogs and small industrial warehouses, symbols of Lombard entrepreneurship that is never tired. Here is one of the more complete collections of Riva Aquarama. It is the result of decades of research by Romano Bellini. An entrepreneur who officially represents the second generation of the Bellini Nautica, in practice, he is the real creator of this all-Italian reality. The commodore of a crew made up of shipwrights, caulkers, stoppers, naval welders, upholsterers. Just to mention some nautical professions that have almost disappeared. A seafaring order Sui generis who with meticulousness, patience and dedication restores life to motorboats of Eng. Carlo Riva. A collection so rich that it was able to outline in the smallest details the history of the iconic object of world boating, the Italian symbol of the Dolce Vita in which daydreaming was allowed to everyone.

A private collection that, if only the municipal administration decides to give the green light, could turn into sanctuary for lovers of extra-luxury yachting: perhaps with a nice museum capable of enhancing the beauty of these floating works of art. In the meantime, the Bellini family continues to take years away from the Riva Aquarama marked by the passing of the seasons and to stop the time of those already restored. How?

Just go to the marina of the Cantieri Bellini on Lake Iseo, in Via Carlo Lanza 28 to understand it. Here, dozens of Riva Aquarama Special, Olympic, Tritone, Junior, Florida thrill to be put into the water and unload the hundreds of horses supplied. To the owners, the only task of calling the shipyard to allow the Bellini Nautica staff to put the boat in the water. And at the end of the tour, the Aquarama on duty is washed and returns to the storage to protect it from humidity, algae and everything that can ruin it. It is no coincidence that one of the Bellini Nautica mottos says: “Don’t be jealous if we love your boat more than you.” But to relive the glories of the golden years of Riva motorboats, you don’t necessarily need to be the owner. Just call and book a ride. Martina and Battista, the third generation of the Bellinisshe is the marketing manager, he is the general manager and they have developed a series of services all inclusive to be able to experience the thrill of the 40 knots of these wooden motorboats. They have several owned for the purpose.

Among these also the iconic Riva Aquarama Lamborghini from 1968. It was Ferruccio Lamborghini himself who supplied two V12 engines of the then 350 GT to make it the fastest Riva ever with his 48 knots. It took three months to adapt the engines to the cockpit. Motorboat that from the collection room, Thursday 12 May it has had its own storage in the water and an exclusive one test drive at the port of Clusane, Bellini Nautica’s Headquarters since 1960. A real appointment with history. No bottle of champagne, since the boat is not new to water, but the bubbles of Franciacorta, at home on this shore of Lake Iseo. The most popular destination on the lake? Obviously thereto dashboardthe office of Eng Carlo Riva at the Riva di Sarnico shipyard right in front of the Bellini Nautica.

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