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Daily Archives: March 3, 2023

From the Archives: Diva- A “Preserved-Original”

Lake Hopatcong Chapter, NewsBy ACBS HQMarch 3, 20234 Comments

by Peter Takvorian member of the Mid-Atlantic and Lake Hopatcong chapters Riva wooden speedboats manufactured in Sarnico, Italy from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, are generally considered the pinnacle of design, construction, and elegance. In 1965, Carlo Riva and his designer, Barilini, discussed plans for a fast (45 mph) 18-19 ft boat with room to…

From the Archives: Bleaching the Blond Wood

News, Restoration ArticlesBy ACBS HQMarch 3, 20231 Comment

Bleaching Tips and photos are by Joel Terbrueggen After stripping, sand the entire boat with 60 grit, followed by 80 grit. Now decide what area is to be bleached. Usually, it will be only the blond areas of the decks. However, it sometimes may be necessary to bleach the sides or even the whole boat…

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