DIY Electric Riva Aquarama: 3-Meter Speedboat Build for My Daughter!

In this video, I take on the ultimate DIY challenge by building a 3-meter electric speedboat, inspired by the legendary Riva Aquarama, for my daughter. From design to completion, I document every step of the process, showing how I scaled down the iconic boat design and gave it a modern twist with Minn Kota.
You'll see:
photos
of the full DIY build process with detailed steps
Key construction techniques used for the wooden boat hull
The electric motor installation
If you're a fan of boat building, DIY projects, or just curious about how I turned an idea into reality, you’ll love this video. It's a mix of craftsmanship, engineering, and family fun on the water!
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[@michaelconnelly7695]

Amazing job

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

One of the nicer mini electric boats I've seen. Puts my Little Miss Sally to shame...

[@oliver9089]

Oh wow, that's beautiful!
250 hrs is really good too, you must have worked very efficiently. Lucky captain to have a dad that cares that much. I hope it remains a family heirloom for decades to come.

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks! I hope that too

[@EckhardReich]

Great job, a wonderful boat is born. I think, you build this beauty for your own 😁

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks! You got me there 😅

[@ctrlaltdude]

Thanks for this video. It's been a great inspiration to me. I wanted to build a boat like this for years but always was put back by the enormous build kit and costs involved. This looks doable so I've been studying your video frame by frame. :)

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks, it set me back by 2300€ exactly, but it highly depends on your location… I’m happy to help if you need any advice

[@ctrlaltdude]

@@bozidarbilusic Thanks! I plan to make a slightly bigger version (4.5 - 5 m) so that I have more battery space. But it will take a while. I'm copying it to Solidworks so that I have a better view of dimensions and can modify the frames a bit easier.

[@bozidarbilusic]

@@ctrlaltdude great plan, I’d have done the same if I had enough space!

[@Electronzap]

Very cool project!

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IvanGOrtolan]

I already had to subscribe, amazing!

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks ❤

[@ulrichpfisterer6832]

So much dedication! The boat looks very nice! Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks! 😊

[@NZdiagnostics]

Fantastic work! Well done from New Zealand.

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks! Cheers

[@leventalbayrak1312]

Hello, first of all, I must say, it's a great job. I would like to share the plans of the project or from which source I can get them. I would like to do it too. I would be very happy if you could help me. Thank you very much.

[@synthnseq]

Have you thought about selling the parts as a kit? Maybe you could get the parts laser cut instead; could be a pretty cool sideline/business.

[@bozidarbilusic]

Not really, no… lasercutting would probably speed up the process a bit though

[@Lux158]

Wow really nice work, are you considering to share the plan?
Just in case I have to much free time 😂

[@bozidarbilusic]

Thanks! I will try to include it into description somehow

[@adef3106]

The project tamplete its free? i want

[@machoman5356]

What it weight

[@bozidarbilusic]

Not sure, 100 and something kilos…

[@siemenscs]

Theres no video man this is just a slideshow

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

@9:42

[@siemenscs]

@@youdoyouplayer8529 yeah smartass its still a slideshow.