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1980 Riva 27 Aquarama Special

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Specifications

Make Riva
Model 27 Aquarama Special
Year 1980
Length 28.9ft (8.8m)
Beam 2.70m
Draft 0.70m
Hull Material Mahogany wood
Engine Twin Therrmo Electron 280 hp
Fuel Type Petrol/Gasoline
Location French riviera, France

Equipment & Extras

Maximum speed
74 kph
Cruising speed
56 kph
Length overall
8.80 metres
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included

Description




Very fast runabout, designed and built in mahogany by the talented Italian Riva shipyard. The Aquarama Special is the most famous Riva and is often considered the most beautiful boat in the world. The incomparable design of her varnished hull is eye-catching. her owner is an aesthete and collector of prestigious cars and yachts.This iconic boat, powered by twin 280 hp Riva 350 Thermo Electron engines, reaches a top speed of 40 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots.She is certified for 8 passengers and has a small cabin with two V-shaped berths and a toilet.A large sunbathing is built into the aft deck.Her cockpit is laid out like a sports car with a rear bench seat, two helm seats, and a varnished mahogany dashboard.This private boat was completely refitted by the shipyard in 2003. She is only used during summer vacations and remains in storage for ten months a year. She is in an immaculate condition.

French VersionRunabout très rapide, conçu et construit en acajou par le talentueux chantier italien Riva. L’Aquarama Spécial est le plus célèbre des Riva et il est souvent considéré comme le plus beau bateau du monde. Le design incomparable de sa coque vernie attire les regards. Son propriétaire est un esthète, collectionneur de voitures et de bateaux de prestige. Ce bateau iconique, propulsé par deux moteurs Riva 350 Thermo Electron de 280 cv, atteint une vitesse de pointe d 40 nœuds et une vitesse de croisière de 30 nœuds. Il est homologué pour 8 passagers et a une petite cabine avec deux couchettes en V et un wc. Un grand bain de soleil est encastré dans le pont arrière. Son cockpit est aménagé comme une automobile de sport avec une banquette arrière, deux sièges de pilotage, et un tableau de bord en acajou verni. Bateau privé a été entièrement reconditionné à neuf par le chantier en 2003. Il n’est utilisé que pendant les vacances d’été et reste sous hangar dix mois par an. Il est en état immaculé.






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£7,616
£658,822 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £969
Maintenance £1,809
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £3,361/mo
True Monthly Cost
£10,977
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 69% Running costs 31%
Total Interest
£255,046
Total Cost (finance)
£1,030,131

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