Riviera 17' – 30" Custom Wooden Boat Model

The Riviera 17' captures the relaxed elegance of mid-century recreational boating. With its graceful profile, balanced proportions, and classic runabout character, this compact boat reflects an era when leisure cruising combined refined styling with practical performance.

This 30-inch custom-made scale model is handcrafted to order using premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and selected exotic hardwoods. Built with traditional plank-on-frame construction, the model recreates the original hull lines, deck arrangement, cockpit layout, and distinctive styling with careful attention to proportion and detail.

Each project requires approximately 4–5 months of meticulous craftsmanship. Every surface and structural line is carefully shaped and finished to create an authentic and refined display model.

Handcrafted with Production Updates

Throughout the build, customers receive photo updates at key production stages, allowing them to review and approve the progress before the next stage begins.

Major production stages include:

1. Hull construction and wooden planking
2. Deck, cockpit, and interior detailing
3. Painting, varnishing, and final finishing

Minor adjustments can be discussed during production to accommodate specific preferences and detailing requirements.

Once completed and approved, the model is carefully packed in a custom-made wooden shipping crate with reinforced protection for safe international delivery.

Riviera 17' Heritage

The Riviera 17' reflects the character of mid-20th-century recreational runabouts, an era when boating became increasingly associated with leisure, family outings, and relaxed cruising.

Its compact dimensions, clean lines, and balanced hull proportions created a practical platform for recreational use while maintaining the graceful appearance associated with classic pleasure boats. The design was suited to calm lakes and protected coastal waters, where comfort, maneuverability, and ease of use were central to the boating experience.

Rather than emphasizing competition or utility, the Riviera 17' represents the leisurely side of classic boating culture—weekend cruising, casual watersports, and time spent enjoying the water.

Today, the Riviera 17' remains an appealing example of classic runabout styling, appreciated for its understated elegance, compact proportions, and timeless recreational character.

Custom-Built to Order

This 30-inch model is offered exclusively as a custom-made project, allowing customers to discuss materials, finishes, detailing, and other specifications before production begins.

Product Specifications

• Model Length: 30 inches
• Original Boat Length: 17 feet
• Construction: Traditional plank-on-frame
• Materials: Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and selected exotic hardwoods
• Production: Custom-made to order
• Build Time: Approximately 4–5 months
• Shipping: Custom wooden crate with reinforced protection

Contact us to discuss your Riviera 17' model, including customization options, materials, finishes, and production requirements.