K260 - Riviera 17 Ft. Custom Built Replica Boat

Specification: Item K260 - 204L x 88W x 0H Inches (518.2L x 223.5W x 0H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 22,250.00

Description:

The Riviera 17' is a classic recreational runabout that reflects the relaxed elegance of mid twentieth century pleasure boating. Designed for comfort and ease, it embodies a lifestyle centered on leisure, social cruising, and simple enjoyment on calm lakes and protected coastal waters.

Each Riviera 17' model is handcrafted in our workshop using premium woods such as Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and US -made Hexcel fiberglass with System Three marine spar varnish following the traditional plank-on-frame construction method. Every build is completed with meticulous attention to detail over approximately 4–5 months. Custom options are available, including scale, wood selection, finishes, deck layout, interior detailing, and personalized features.

The Riviera 17' features a well balanced hull with clean lines that deliver smooth handling and a confident, composed ride. Finely finished decks, handcrafted fittings, and polished surfaces highlight the understated craftsmanship that defines this design. Every plank and contour is shaped to preserve its graceful proportions and timeless character.

Basic Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 17 ft (≈ 204 in) — overall hull length of design.
Maximum Beam: 7 ft 4 in (≈ 88 in) — widest point of hull.

Capacity & Power

Seating / Capacity: Designed to seat up to 6 people comfortably.
Recommended Maximum Power: Up to 225 hp if built with proper structure and weight distribution (high-performance plan rating).

Typical Use & Character

A classic open-cockpit runabout with sporty lines reminiscent of 1930s-1940s mahogany boats.

Every wooden boat crafted by us is built from classic wooden boat plans, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the boat to order—offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.

Contact us to bring your Riviera 17' to life!

Note:

* Price starting at 20k and applies to the wooden hull only (Not include motor or hardwares or shipping).

History:

The Riviera 17' captures the relaxed elegance and optimism of mid-twentieth-century recreational boating. Designed during a period when time on the water became a cherished form of leisure, it offered an inviting blend of refined style, comfort, and approachable performance for everyday enjoyment.

Defined by clean lines and a well balanced hull, the Riviera 17' provides smooth handling and a composed, confident ride. Its design favors simplicity and reliability, making it ideal for leisurely cruising, family excursions, and casual watersports. The compact size enhances maneuverability while maintaining a graceful presence on the water.

As recreational boating culture flourished, the Riviera 17' became synonymous with refined pleasure rather than competition or utility. It reflected unhurried weekends on quiet lakes and sheltered coastal waters, where elegance, ease, and good taste shaped the boating experience.

Today, the Riviera 17' is appreciated as a charming classic runabout with enduring appeal. Preserved by collectors and enthusiasts, it continues to express thoughtful craftsmanship, understated sophistication, and the timeless joy of boating designed for relaxation and lasting enjoyment.