1955 Ariston 68

We are proud to present Riva Ariston No. 68, SAGA, one of 26 units built in 1955. Of a total of 113 “Series 1” Aristons built between 1950 and 1957 with a single panel windshield, less than 20 remain in existence worldwide.

From 2018-2022, SAGA has undergone an intensive and comprehensive keel up restoration maintaining the highest level of attention to correct materials and construction. Painstaking effort has been put into every detail, including woods used, dashboard and it’s lighting, instruments (restored by Mark Clawson), correct yellow vinyl with black & white check upholstery, bilge areas, machinery, etc.

SAGA retains the original Riva single piece glass windshield, steering wheel, Riva-Chris Craft dash emblem, and the correct siren for 1955 – the first year that a siren was available. The electrical system has been converted to 12V, although still retaining correct 6V type wiring. Discreetly installed are a bilge blower and bilge pump.

SAGA is powered by a Chris Craft MBL 158 HP engine with correct Riva details – oil filter, bell crank controls, Riva marked exhaust elbow, etc.

This is a unique opportunity to obtain a 1950’s vintage Riva Ariston that has been properly restored to it’s as delivered 1955 condition. It is however, still a most useable boat to enjoy.

Onboard equipment includes:

Riva Swim ladder
Riva water ski pole
2 correct Riva ignition keys
Blue Riva storage cover
New custom tandem axle boat trailer

1955 Riva Ariston basic specifications:

LOA: 20′ 6″
Beam: 7′
Draft: 1′ 6”
Weight: 2,750 lb.
Fuel: 40 Gal
Max Speed: 40 MPH

Offered at $295,000

Disclaimer:
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.