Just when you think Iain couldn’t pull anything more classy out of the bag . .

@carnivaltym

10 ай бұрын

And, did he what!

@mrdainase

10 ай бұрын

The only Riva I can afford is made by Lada, sigh........

@iainmcglynn833

10 ай бұрын

What a privilege to see this and of course there’s only one man you call for this task The daughter could sell rainwater to Lake Como 👌 Loved this Iain 🙏

@d.martins4471

10 ай бұрын

@@mrdainase hahahhahahahahhahahahaa

@AlfaGTA156

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@iainmcglynn833🤣🤣🥴

This might be the ultimate crossover episode. Cannot say I’m shocked that they chose you to tune up arguably the most desirable speedboat ever made.

@lvjetboy2908

10 ай бұрын

Speedboat, lol.

@stevehollis9121

10 ай бұрын

What a pooncy lot . A waste of good motors didn't even open em up .

@-ZIO

10 ай бұрын

Who could argue? I say no one

@joshschneider9766

10 ай бұрын

​@@lvjetboy2908comparable engines have propelled boats up to eighty or ninety knots so yeah it's definitely a speed boat 😂

As a professional musician for the last 35 years and a lifelong but strictly amateur car mechanic and petrolhead, I'd just like to add my voice to all those congratulating your voice as well as your consummate artistry when it comes to the noble art of 'engine whispering'. Bravo Mr Tyrell, you're rapidly becoming a national treasure!

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

Thank you- much appreciated

@jerehada

10 ай бұрын

Ian’s ears should be insured.

@RAFchurchlawford4469

8 ай бұрын

Where does Iain stick that hose when tuning his velvet voice? 🤔

@dublinboxnut7919

8 ай бұрын

Brilliant 👏

@matthewtayloresquire

8 ай бұрын

Instinct, intuition & experience are marvelous bedfellows

Serious. Can you believe we get to watch this for free? Wow, this is truly something special. Thank you Ian and team!!

@atomicmozart

9 ай бұрын

Far too many commercials google bot!

@DeeWhy618

9 ай бұрын

@@atomicmozart ha, I am very much real. Thanks, though!

Just when you think Iain's videos couldn't get any better, he pulls off an absolute gem like this. Superlative, pure class.

Best episode ever. A big thank you to Iain, - the whole Bellini family and the wonderful craftsmen and woman they employ, and a huge shout out to all involved in the production of one of the best video's ever to be uploaded onto KZread.

@smOOdiebOOdie

10 ай бұрын

Agree! I’ve watched them all and I think this one is my favorite one!

@tastypymp1287

10 ай бұрын

Daughter. Probably a bit than an employee.

Iain proving what a renaissance man he is :) Car restorer, carburetor whisperer, socialite, singer and able seaman.

This really is something very special..Thank you Iain and the Bellini family for letting us into your world.

My grandfather was a master coach builder who spent his entire life working with wood. He died before I was born but my dad told me stories about the incredibly high standard of things he made, like their first TV back in the 1950’s. He bought the picture tube etc & made the cabinet. He had dozens of jars of sawdust which he would mix with glue & stain to make a paste to disguise all the screws so they were invisible. My sister has some furniture he made & it’s really very beautiful.

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

That’s lovely- thanks for sharing❤️

Riva boat with Lamborghini engines, what a combination!

As a an Italophile petrolhead and former boatbuilder I want to assertively thank You for this episode, Mr Tyrell !

Now 68 years old and as a child every year to Sarnico on holiday and regularly sailed in Riva boats that were tested. Children were picked up at the campsite. Also had a tour of the factory as a child of 7, had paddled in with my brother on the air mattress. Unforgettable memories!

Wow just wow - you have surpassed yourself Ian

Iain Tyrrell deserves a Knighthood or a Peerage for his absolute knowledge, wisdom and passion for these wonderful machines.

@williamtynan6484

10 ай бұрын

How about a Royal Warrant ?

@970357ers

10 ай бұрын

Stella al Merito del Lavoro, at this rate!

@nickturner2813

10 ай бұрын

@@williamtynan6484 You think that he provides services to the Royal Household?

I'm not a boat person but I can appreciate these beautifully crafted pieces of "aqua-art", they are truly splendid. Nice job Iain, and nice work in the music/vocal department. Thank you for taking us along.

Not so long ago, Iain was in the Franschhoek motor museum, Cape Town, tuning a very rare Aston Martin because nobody could get it running correctly, now Iain is in Italy with his custom made hosepipe tuning a dual Lamborghini engined Riva! Totally amazing and such a wonderful video to enjoy watching!

What an outstanding surprise! ❤ I was immediately struck by the phasing I could hear at the outset of the tuning process and how it vanished as you worked on it. To perfectly tune TWO entirely seperate engines to perfection with one another must be as much art as science and a testament to your both to your ear and years of experience. Loved the actual music too!

What can I say? Sheer class!! A Riva Aquarama on a sunlit Italian lake, bucket list stuff. Iain, you make KZread a better place, thank you so much for your videos. You've excelled yourself with this one.

A velvet crooner on top of wizard level knowledge of exotic automobiles of all variety? Legendary status for Iain Tyrrell.

Just WOW !!❤ If you don't love that, you've got no soul

@charliejackman2953

10 ай бұрын

I concur 👌

You can only use words and phrases like exquisite perfection to describe Rivas. It's visible in every single detail. Even the tiny switches are unique and beautiful. Put a pair of Lamborgini V12's in the back and the perfection has gone beyond description. Thank you so much for this episode which I will be watching many, many times.

When Harry suggested creating your own KZread channel, this is why. We would never ever see or hear this type of content, amazing. Thank you!

You know your at the top of your game when other companies start asking to fly over and "help out". 👏👍

What a wonderful production Iain. I would call that being at top of your game! So well done and don’t forget your hose pipe, it will be worth millions in the future 😂

@leetiller1578

10 ай бұрын

And actor!

If this was a Hollywood movie on the Bellini family and their boats, you couldn't cast Battista and Martina any better than with these two handsome genuine real life italians, I guess.

I just hauled a boat tail Rolls Royce to Pebble Beach last month that had wood like one of these boats on it. Simply beautiful. The craftsmanship is just top notch, masterpiece level.

Iain's talents know no boundaries! A very happy man tuning a piece of Lamborghini and Riva history. Great to see Iain "Take time out" to do what he loves best -- working on Italian masterpieces and singing!

In this increasingly digitized world, I love that there are still things that require these old school skills. Fabulous video. Thank you.

I was lucky to see and touch the Lamborghini Riva in that very same collection during Mille Miglia a few month ago. What a moment!

And to think that you had doubts about even starting a channel. You’re a natural!

Exotic engines weren't the only things singing gloriously in this episode! Sir, you have surpassed yourself, and that's saying something. A fascinating glimpse into the meticulous care and craftsmanship required to restore these beauties to their former glory presented with great charm and set to music. What a positive and upbeat way to set the tone for the week ahead. Thank you!

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

Thank you too! Please download the song if you like it!😎

Having seen Riva Aquaramas go for silly money, even twenty years ago, I can only imagine how many millions this one must be valued at. Stunning example, and completely unique! The building method, I believe, is known as triple-diagonal, considered by some to be the outright best form of hull construction. The method used here is virtually identical to the way that PT-boat hulls were laid up during WW2, although they used plywood rather than solid wood sheets. Incredibly strong, and stiff. There are examples of PT-boats being holed, through-and-through, by enemy fire and still getting back to base to be patched up.

@laurieharper1526

10 ай бұрын

That's interesting. British motor torpedo boats were constructed using the same method. There's one standing in the yard at the RAF Museum in North London. The hull is not in great shape and needs refinishing - the layers have started to separate - but you can see the construction quite clearly as a result.

@scottnaish-theheartpatient2016

10 ай бұрын

Without sounding stupid . what was the usual engine used in most riva production then ?

@gerryjamesedwards1227

10 ай бұрын

@@scottnaish-theheartpatient2016 well, if not knowing that makes you stupid, I am too! I had a quick look and it appears that Riva would tune Chrysler and Cadillac (among others, it says) motors for 185-400 hp per engine. I'm guessing it was largely up to the owner's preference The MTB's and PT's in the War were blessed with 3 marinised Merlins (or their built-under-license equivalents), which made a truly glorious sound. There are a couple of each type (US and British) around, still, and it's worth finding a clip of one of them coming up on the plane with 36 cylinders all howling and phasing with each other.

@Redswipe

10 ай бұрын

All I can see online is that this one was insured 8 years ago for 3m Euros

@gerryjamesedwards1227

10 ай бұрын

@@Abril-km7vo I'm fine for deities at the moment, thanks. I find 'none' to be a nice, round number.

an unbeliveable craftsmanship! But they need permanent service! Those boats are typical italian - just lovely!

As of now, this is your finest video by a very comfortable margin, an honour and privilege it surely is to get a small glimpse into the world you live and work in. The production values of this outstanding video are world class and put many terrestrial channel television documentaries to utter shame. Iain, you have simply outdone yourself here and your music track is sublime too. Utterly riveting viewing and in fact, I have watched this several times. If there were to be an award bestowed upon this production, it would be right at the top of tree. Thanks Iain. Simply the best.

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@tastypymp1287

10 ай бұрын

I'd say the margin is very narrow. But only because the base is already such high quality!

@davidlyon1899

8 ай бұрын

@@iain_tyrrell I think he liked the video.

What a stunning boat, always loved Riva powerboats! Loving the song at the end, very appropriate and great to hear you sing Iain!

Thumbs up if you think Iain's channel is THE best YT channel of all!

This is why I choose to watch KZread I live for stuff like this craftsmanship of a bygone age and when I say craftmenship it is on another level and can you imagine the sound and the power of this amazing piece of history.

Outstanding craftsmanship - the screw "caps" - unbelievable. Thanks so much, Iain!

@big_red_machine3547

9 ай бұрын

That technique is actually common knowledge and practice in fine furniture making. That too is a lost art, but something that any fine woodworker does

@ScottMicciche

9 ай бұрын

@@big_red_machine3547 Thank you, I had not seen that before.

As I sit here on my couch in Austin, Texas. Looking at the beautiful landscape and art of Italy. And I know who you are, sir and I salute you.... Then you start singing this beautiful song. And then I see the party with one of my favorite Rums!!!!! Living the good life.

There are so many wonderful portions of this video that it is difficult to narrow it down to one specific capture. The look of pure joy on Martin's face while operating the tiller stands out. Even I could feel the exhilaration of that moment through the distant internet connection. Sometimes Ian, you really take us gearheads to a whole different level of enthusiasm. Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride.

@theloneranger2101

10 ай бұрын

I don't think it was Martina at the tiller of the boat, her hair was shorter then at the beginning of the video, when Ian interviewed Battista the Son and Martina the Daughter together.

@stevemawer848

10 ай бұрын

@@theloneranger2101 Maybe she had it cut for the boat trip?

Just an incredible episode!!!. Congrats Iain, you managed to raise the bar once again. Excellent song to end the video.

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@neilcam

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! The video was excellent, beautiful and any other superlative you care to add, but then when it couldn't get any better, Iain bursts into song and shows off fabulous talent!

@justsomeguy1141

10 ай бұрын

Not a bad set of pipes on Ian as well as the Lambos!

@JK-js2td

10 ай бұрын

​@@iain_tyrrellhey Lain...just found your channel. Love your humor and apparent talent in music..as well as engine tuner. Im a car guy and a musician. Been making music as a 🎷player for decades. Just wanted to say thanks for your video, sir!

It doesn’t get much better than that. 2 Lambo V12’s, Italian Lake and Iain Singing like the throttle bodies on those engines! Pure class. 🏆🥇

Great video Iain! We saw us as the event - I was the photographer shooting a feature for Top Gear with that Aventador featured in the vid. ;)

Brilliant Iain and wow what a singer cheers

My goodness Iain, will you ever be able to top this? From start to finish, every part of this video is exceptionally good. The wonderful detailed description of boat manufacture is enormously interesting, the skill of the bloke with the hosepipe and screwdriver, and the extract of a film soundtrack for a James Bond movie outrageously good. Damn it all Iain, is there nothing you can't do? Seriously though, this really was pure quality entertainment, and thank you so much for letting us enjoy one of the great moments from your life. Cheers, Bob

How stylish are the Italians ? Those boats can only come from Italy. Absolute style personified.

Wow! Such beautiful classic boats...hard to beat Italian design and craftsmanship...

Imagine a very prestigious Italian boat builder inviting an English engine specialist over to your country to tune a craft so expensive that the actual price cannot be disclosed , only to find that all that was really needed was a hosepipe & a screwdriver!

@gro9465

10 ай бұрын

Plus one Mr. Iain Tyrrell.

@gm837228

10 ай бұрын

Plus 30+ years experience. I haven't see much of that for sale in a tin.

@enricogaleazzi7454

9 ай бұрын

It was just an exchange of courtesies between two gentlemen! 👍

Utterly, utterly gorgeous - easily as impressive as any same-era supercar of the time. I had the great fortune to work on Lago di Como for a short while and you'd occasionally see (and hear!) an Aquarama trickle past on a sniff of throttle. To see the quality of that craftsmanship up close was a pleasure. Not everyday you see an Italian superboat...

This boat is one of one. Even though all Aquaramas are super special this one was the only one with two v12 Lamborghini engines. The boat was completely restored about 10 years ago. Absolutely glorious.

Perhaps the ultimate marriage of form & function in a timeless classic.

A few years ago, I was on holiday on Lake Garda. One evening, I was eating at a restaurant located on a quay. A Riva boat came into the small harbour and cruised slowly past where I was sitting. What a stunning piece of design- another Italian classic with beautiful lines. How I LOVE Italy- on so many levels!

Iain 'Sinatra' Tyrrell, results of 40 plus years of tuning engines. Well done

What a great episode! As a lover of classic cars and of Riva boats, this is a dream episode for me! What a delight to see Mr. Tyrrell in this video. His enthusiasm and knowledge of classic cars and classic car engines is tremendous. Every episode I enjoy his manner of presentation. And as icing on the cake, we are treated to a delightful song written and sung by the maestro himself, Take Time Out! Mr. Tyrrell, you are my hero! And as we here in the Netherlands tend to say; keep it up!

Oh My Goodness in Heaven.. Never thought I'd hear on of these Beauties Tuned

When I win the lottery and pay off the mortgage, then buy my classic Lamborghini, I now know the third thing I’m buying with my winnings. Such beautiful machines.

The driver of the boat had a stunning energy around her. Hard to put it in words. One of your finest episodes yet, Iain. Bravo.

@ernestfinch1578

10 ай бұрын

She was attractive/hot/sexy / Italian .

@michealofloinn2539

10 ай бұрын

I do have a soft spot for the beautiful Italian women.

@joergfitzner

10 ай бұрын

Stunning energy around her? Indeed: 24 Lamborghini cylinders. 😄

@AmericasChoice

10 ай бұрын

@@michealofloinn2539 Italian women are fantastic, when they are happy................otherwise, watch out!

@NarcFreedom

7 ай бұрын

It’s called being rich.

i owned a 1955 Chris Craft Holiday for 30 years and i always dreamed of owning a Riva but i still felt blessed the i was lucky enough to own the Holiday , my fondest memories was not enjoying her on the water but rather the care of keeping her in Bristol Fashion

As a boat lover since the 1950s I was drooling all over my keyboard at this unbelievably beautiful boat.

Indeed an amazing honour for the Bellini’s to have the great Iain Tyrrell in Italy to tune up their boat. Okay, a shared honour I guess? These boats are a magnificent piece of art, and when one think Italian motorboat, this is what comes into mind. Once sgain, thank you Sir. 🙏🏼

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

Thank You!

Excellent video and it sure brings back memories of when I was a teenager taking care of our neighbors 18 foot Chris Craft owned by the singer Kay Starr named Yak Rrats, her name backwards, in exchange for using it for water skiing in the back bay of Newport Harbor Calif. I found I loved the beauty of wood and enjoyed sanding and perfecting the art of varnishing which led me to buy a all wood Caulkins 50 sailboat later in life with lots of bright work. I think Chris Craft has gone the fiberglass cookie cutter route but glad Riva is still making boats the old fashion way.

I don't how Iain will top this episode. Absolutely spectacular. And tops it off with an awesome soundtrack.

An episode well-deserving of an original song. Thanks for taking us along with you on this incredible journey, Iain.

Mr Tyrrell, with these powerboats you are really spoiling us!

What a work of art! Is there anything that the Italians can’t make utterly breathtaking?

That was a special 30 odd mins spent watching. Wonderful boat and the song was pretty darn good a well.

My favorite Tyrell’s CW episode ever. So talented all the way around! …and yes, that Riva! 😍

(Customs) 'Sir, could you explain the large piece of plastic hosing in your luggage please?' 'Of course - it's an essential piece of equipment for a commission I'm undertaking to tune the engines in Ferruccio Lamborghini's Riva boat on a lake in Italy.'... 'Sir, could you please follow me.' Wonderful episode. Just wonderful.

I'm so glad I've discovered your channel. I spent summer camping holidays in the south of France and would often hop over to St Tropez Harbour in my dad's microplus. We'd Moor up (for free) and I've a 1969 photo with a row of about 30 Rivas in the background, just for everyday hire ! Amazing. Fabulous to see you working on a special one with such a unique insight to their facility. Great job sir ! ... 🇬🇧

Riva boats are icons no matter what wngine they use, with the lambo V-12, it is royal , the best of both worlds.

Just a fantastic episode!! Ian has such a wonderful life, and we are fortunate that he is sharing it with us all.

Best ever, Iain! The music and your voice were perfect. Nothing more to say about the Rivas… they are the epitome of nautical class.

I love it when the Italian took interest when you brought the screwdriver out😂

Words cannot describe this boat, only your eyes can 😊

Wow! I think I need to go have a lie down after that!!!😂

If anyone ever says they don't understand why Rivas are expensive, they need to watch this - incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. And who needs banks of vacuum gauges when you've got a piece of rubber hose?

No words. One of the best videos I ever have seen. Absolutely amazing.

"Take Time Out" lovely song,great performance! Amazing boat and lake images. Very nice video!

@iain_tyrrell

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Italian craftsmanship at its very best , absolutely beautiful video

Stunning. Absolutely gorgeous. ”Greater than the sum of their parts”, well spoken sir!

Wow, multi talented Ian, never expected that. Brilliant.

Now I have another thing to add to my list when I win the lottery..I wish! What a stunning work of art and I want one so badly. Superb video Ian.

My favourite episode yet even though not a powerboat person - just wonderful to look at the history, engineering, meticulous preparation and hand built production. Who knew that a man with a screwdriver and a hosepipe would make such compelling viewing!

I cant tell you how jealous I feel seeing this. You must have been in heavan, Iain, being so up close and personal with such an incredible piece of Italian style and craftmanship as this Riva work of art. So many people rave about Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Pagani etc etc yet Riva boats simply leave them in their wake, every pun intended. There is no better example of high craftsmanship and style than a Riva boat and this Lamborghini engined example is the epitamy of perfection. You are indeed a lucky man to be a part of the history of this fine craft and I take my hat off to the Bellini family for restoring and keeping these craft gracing the water.

Good God, Man! How many more unicorns are left in this world for you to feature on your channel? I’m still in disbelief that we sorry folks get to see such significant pieces of history through you, Iain. Thank you again so so much!

Not often lost for words but............, Italian lake scenery & Riva powerboat with 2 Lamborghini V12,s! The Riva has always been regarded as the creme de la creme of powerboats & you are a truly lucky man Iain! What is it with Italians & style; they somehow make it look effortless in a way that no other nation can quite match? Absolutely beyond top drawer!.

That’s peak Italianess just there, gorgeous in every single way and whatever part you look at

I absolutely love the attention to detail on these pieces of art like the 'table' between the engines as a centre support for the engine cover. The story of the wood plugged screwholes is madness!

Riva’s are a visual treat to the eye!

holy crap THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!! they sure don't make very many like they USED TO DO THEY?????????? sigh.... that is superb craftmanship!!!! I APPRECIEATE IT !!! THANKS FOR SHAREING!!!

Just a spectacular video! The scenery of these amazing lakes matched by the timeless beauty of the Riva’s. Just superb! And congratulations Iain on a great song! Absolutely love it!

I used to think the Ferrari 250GTO was the most beautiful mechanical object constructed by man. This has just usurped it, in my eyes. The Italians definitely know a thing or two about style and class. Stunning, from any angle. Kudos on your invite to work your magic on the engines, too. Fantastic episode. Oh, and the bloke singing at the end ain't half bad, either! ;-) A man of many talents, sir.

This made me so happy. Especially knowing, that it was restored just a few years back in Loosdrecht, The Netherlands.

Ian you have outdone yourself this time. It's almost, orgasmically pleasurable! Thankyou.

That process of taking out perfect plugs to conceal the screws is just mind blowing. The tool to extract the plugs must be extremely thin to not make the plug too small. Exquisite craftsmanship.

@marzsit9833

10 ай бұрын

i don't think they actually do that, more likely they cut plugs from a separate piece of wood but are very careful to match the grain as close as possible.

@jonathanknight1850

10 ай бұрын

It's quite a common technique in hardwood joinery. The pellets, as they are properly called, are cut out with a router from obviously the same kind of timber. The holes for the screws are drilled with a countersink type drill which allows for the pellets to pressure fit( hammer) in the holes ,with glue. Then pared off, and sanded. Grain has to match!

I don't think you could've asked for a better work day than this. Wonderful video👌🏾

It just gets better! There you are Iain, there's the title for your next song! ;)

Omg! What a once and a lifetime visit. Thank you sir! Absolutely amazing.

Phenomenally fabulous. What a bombshell and sheer coincidence once again. There I was reading up on Lamborghini engines last week discovering that they actually applied a twin one-off on this absolutely stunning crafted Riva powerboat... Thanks to all for making this episode possible, and especially the Bellini family for allowing filming and their elaborate elucidation 💓

What a fantastic episode Iain. Thank you so much for this, you have made my year. Beautiful location that most of us will never get the chance to visit, and Beautiful craft that we will never be able to afford. Wonderful.