We have selected 3 models that have left their mark on the history of boating, for their elegance, their program or their success. What would you choose?
Aquarama Riva
Synonymous with motor sailing and luxury at the cinema, the Aquarama from the famous Italian shipyard Riva represents the quintessence of the runabout and Italian style. Designed by Carlo Riva, founder of the brand of the same name in 1950, the Aquarama derives from a previous model, the Tritone. Built in varnished mahogany, 281 examples were built between 1962 and 1972, followed by various versions, from the Aquarama Lungo to the Aquarama special, until 1996. This 8-metre twin-engine aircraft has a power of 2x175 horsepower. A jet-setting vessel, she has also made numerous film appearances, including GoldenEye and Ocean's Twelve.
118 Wally Power
When luxury sailboat specialist Wally switches to an engine, it makes quite an impression. After testing a tender, the Italian company turned to designer Lazzarini Pickering and its founder Luca Bassani for a completely new look. This 36 meter superyacht with two gas turbines reaches 60 knots with an angular military style that will set new standards. Whether you like it or not, this boat does not leave you indifferent and opens a new path in motor boating.
Mac Gregor 26X
Perhaps provocatively, the choice of Mac Gregor 26X hails a very specific design choice. Making a motor boat with a mast! By designing a transportable boat with liquid ballast, capable of accommodating a large outboard motor at the stern of a sufficiently flat hull, while being able to carry a mast and sails, the American Roger Mc Gregor has pulled off a masterstroke. He reinvented the fifty, with a boat capable of reaching more than 20 knots under motor and moving under sail. With 5,000 examples produced between 1995 and 2003, this motorsailor still has its aficionados!
