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motor used Listed 20 days ago
£39,950
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Specifications

Make Riva
Model Malibu 42
Year 1984
Length 41.9ft (12.8m)
Beam 3.30m
Engine Twin Cummins V8 VT555 320hp diesel engines
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Make Cummins
Engine Model V8
Engine Power 320 hp
Engines 2
Generator Yes

Description




A very clean and originally presented example of a 1984 Riva Malibu 42 powered by twin Cummins V8 VT555 320hp diesel engines & and fitted with a  Fisher Panda generator.Boat Safety Scheme Certificate expires 11th August 2026.ExteriorStainless steel cleats x 6Fairleads x 2Aluminum folding mastElectric anchor winch with deck & dashboard controlsStainless steel swing davitsMooring lines6x cylindrical fendersTeak grated bathing platformAFT DECKSpeakersTeak floorCavernous storage locker with Fischer Panda generatorLightingLadder to flybridgeInteriorFORWARD CABIN'V' berth which converts to a large doubleEscape hatch to foredeckOpening port holes with curtains x 3Full height mirrorSeatAmple storageLightingHEAD / SHOWERMolded sink with (hot & cold pressurized water)Separate shower head (hot & cold pressurized water)Shower curtainElectric flush toiletRazor socketMirrorTowel railLightingOpening port hole with curtainGALLEYStainless steel sink with mixer tap (hot & cold pressurized water)Indel fridge with freezer compartment2 burner electric hobPlentiful storageExtractor fanLED lighting240v socketOpening portholeSIDE CABINLightingSingle berths x 2Full height mirrorWardrobeOpening porthole with curtain240 volt sockets x 2SALOONL-shaped leather sofa which converts to double berthTableSpeakersStorage unit240 volt sockets x 2Steps down to galleyLightingElectric panel for 240 volt & 12 volt distributionLower HelmSteering wheel2x Riviera compassesSeafarer depth sounderTrim tab controlsTachometersTemperature / oil pressure / fuel tank gauges x 2Gear leversWindlass controlsThrottle leversPioneer stereoSimrad VHF radioFire extinguisherFoot restFlybridgeTwin helm seatCompassGear leversThrottle leversNavman VHF radioTachometersTemperature / oil pressure / fuel tank gauges x 2Windlass controlsHornNavigation light switchesClosing door to ladderRecent Works, Servicing & Improvements2016: Engines removed, fully refurbished, rehosed & refittedWinter 2017/2018: Hull survey, and structural check, engine serviceWinter 2018/2019: Forward cabin refitWinter 2019/2020: Centre cabin refit, door repaint, gauge refurbishment.Winter 2020/2021: Flybridge screen replacement, bilge clean, cupboard door varnish.Winter 2021/2022: Replacement Fischer Panda generator installed, cut, polished & antifouled, hob replacement.September 2022: Engines servicedJuly 2024: Surveyed, polished & antifouled, unused since this







Change History

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Monthly Finance Payment
£393
£33,958 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £441
Insurance £50
Maintenance £93
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £876/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,269
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 31% Running costs 69%
Total Interest
£13,146
Total Cost (finance)
£53,096

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