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1980 Riva 27 Aquarama Special

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motor used Listed 40 days ago
£775,144
via TheYachtMarket
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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
Location French riviera, France
Engine Power 280 hp

Equipment & Extras

Length overall
8.80 metres

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.

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Monthly Finance Payment
£7,616
£658,872 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
£255,066
Total Cost (finance)
£1,030,210

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