Miniature Riva-ish outboard
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:01 pm
Gentlemen, I have recently acquired a 12'6" Italian outboard with almost no paperwork and little history. I'm guessing 1960 +/- a few years. Camuffo is the maker. From what scant internet info I can find, Cantiere Camuffo is/are the oldest surviving boatbuilder(s) in the world, and the tenth oldest family operated business of any kind! I still couldn't find any examples of their older boats.
This little thing looks a lot like a pocket sized early Riva. Just cute as heck. As far as construction goes, it's got oak frames, and I think molded mahogany ply hull.
Anybody familiar with this maker or got any idea on value for this tiny boat?
The last body of water it was in was probably in northern Italy awhile back. It's a little dried up, but I think an easy restoration.
I'll try to post a few photos.
Sorry for using this forum and not being a real Riva, or having any connection to Chris Craft, but you guys really seem to know your stuff, and I have no idea where else to go. ANY feedback is welcome.
This little thing looks a lot like a pocket sized early Riva. Just cute as heck. As far as construction goes, it's got oak frames, and I think molded mahogany ply hull.
Anybody familiar with this maker or got any idea on value for this tiny boat?
The last body of water it was in was probably in northern Italy awhile back. It's a little dried up, but I think an easy restoration.
I'll try to post a few photos.
Sorry for using this forum and not being a real Riva, or having any connection to Chris Craft, but you guys really seem to know your stuff, and I have no idea where else to go. ANY feedback is welcome.