Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Riva Yacht 38 Rivamare 2017 vs Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Riva Yacht 38 Rivamare 2017 vs Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Riva Yacht 38 Rivamare 2017 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Riva Yacht 38 Rivamare 2017 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riva Yacht 38 Rivamare 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Riva Yacht 38 Rivamare 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches468
Length overall - Inches324
Beam - Meters3.47
Beam - Meters2.38
Beam - Inches137
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches31
Displacement19841.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264.1
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.73
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD6 4
Engine modelnot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6 4
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed31
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed40
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower