Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Riva Yacht Iseo 2020 vs Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Riva Yacht Iseo 2020 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 350 hp, the Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 has a 50-hp advantage over the Riva Yacht Iseo 2020's 300-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Riva Yacht Monte Carlo 27 Offshorer 1978 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Riva Yacht Iseo 2020 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches324
Beam - Meters2.5
Beam - Meters2.38
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft Min3.17 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement8487.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal87.1
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters329.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD4
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower350 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
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 speed35
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed40
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity22.1
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower