Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Riva Yacht Dolceriva 2021 vs Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Riva Yacht Dolceriva 2021 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 800 hp, the Riva Yacht Dolceriva 2021 has a 450-hp advantage over the Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Riva Yacht Dolceriva 2021 is rated for 14 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 Dolceriva 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Riva Yacht Dolceriva 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 49,0 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 - Detail49.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length - Feet49
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches588
Length overall - Inches324
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters2.38
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail4.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches58
Draft [max] - Inches31
Displacement47178.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal475.5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1799.96
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD13
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower800 hp
Horsepower350 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed30
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed35
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity81.8
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower