# 1998 Rio 28 > 1998 Italian Rio Fast Cruiser 28 sports cruiser with twin Mercruiser petrol engines, aft cabin and… No longer available: see similar boats at YACHTS.CO. Web page: https://yachts.co/boats/rio-28-05302/ ## Key facts - Status: No longer on the market - Condition: Used - Model: Rio 28 - Year: 1998 - Type: Motor Boat - Length overall: 28ft (8.53m) - Beam: 3.05m - Cabins: 2 - Berths: 4 - Heads: 1 - Engines: Mercruiser 4.3 - Fuel: Petrol - Keel: Planing - Lying: Swansea - Listed by: YACHTS.CO Swansea - Contact: 01792 465550, info@yachts.co - Reference: 05302 ## Description Here we have something very special from Network Yacht Brokers Swansea. An Italian Rio Fast Cruiser 28. An unmistakeable design of clean lines this boat represents something different to stand out from the crowd. She has just two owners from new, regular servicing and well maintained; be the owner of something special.Now heavily reduced from £38500. Twin engine boat for an excellent price! ## Accommodation - The cockpit provides a generous combination of a Starboard raised helm and seat for two with a large sitting/lounging area aft and access to the swimming platform. These areas are beautifully fitted with easy clean waterproof upholstery under which are stowage lockers for water-skis and other aquatic sport activities. The sides of the cockpit smoothly slope aft to the transom where a ‘gate’ opens onto the bathing platform and steps to the water. A shower is fitted here with hot/cold water supply. Entering the accommodation from the cockpit is by curved sweeping steps. The L-shaped galley is adjacent to the bottom of the steps and is complete with 2 ring gas cooker, a fridge/freezer unit and stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water. Within the supporting furniture and drawers and cupboards for stowage of cutlery, crockery and associated hardware. Opposite is the heads compartment with hand basin and shower with hot & cold pressurised water and sea toilet. A vanity unit is fitted. Again, the space is beautifully sculptured and with teak grating sole. The large U-shaped settee seating forward of these areas is designed to for a double berth. Adjacent to the entry from the cockpit is a door to the aft cabin which also provides a generous double berth with stowage under. The interior is in soft blue fabric, grey carpeting and with pcv headlining. Fixed window sections are fitted both sides together with the oval ports. Cabin lighting is included as well as 240v AC sockets outlets. The ambience of the accommodation is enhanced by the addition of the FM/AM radio with speakers in the main cabin and cockpit. ## Mechanical and rigging - Mechanical systems - Powered by Twin Mercruiser engines regularly serviced. - Cruise speed – 30kts - 3 blade stainless steel propellers. - Electrical system - The onboard electrical system is by 2 high duty 12v batteries charged by engine alternators. The batteries are 2 years old (July 2010) - Shore power ## Inventory - Electric windlass (20m chain) - The anchor is ‘close-stowing’ in projection at the bow carry clear of the stem. A roller fitting provides ease of lowering and raising. - The fore-deck stainless steel rails provide security and run aft to the position of entry to the helm position. - There are additional handrails fitted to the cabin top. A transparent screen is fitted around the forepart and sides of the cockpit. Mooring cleats and fairleads are fitted fore and aft. A number of mooring warps and fenders and included. - Navigational aids - Echo sounder - Speed & log unit - Compass - Safety equipment - Hand held fire extinguisher (cabin) - Automatic fire extinguisher (engine bay) - Electric and manual bilge pumps - Full navigational lights ## Photos - Rio 28: saloon with U-shaped blue upholstered settee, white table and grey carpet: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-1-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: l-shaped galley with two-burner hob, covered sink, wood cabinetry and oval port: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-2-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: foredeck with round hatch, stainless handrails and anchor windlass ahead of windscreen: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-3-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: bow seen head-on ashore, showing anchor stowed in the stem and searchlight on rail: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-4-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: starboard bow ashore under a road bridge, with searchlight and long bow rail: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-5-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: close view of white bow with teal boot stripe and stainless rail, ashore: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-6-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: hull from forward ashore on wooden blocks, showing dark antifouled underside: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-7-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: starboard side ashore with cockpit canopy fitted and Rio 850 Cruiser lettering: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-8-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: starboard profile ashore beneath bridge pillars, canopy up over cockpit: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-9-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: starboard side on blocks with ladder alongside and canopy over cockpit: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-10-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: stern ashore showing transom name Cool-Running and covered cockpit with round windows: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-11-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: port side profile ashore under a bridge with cockpit canopy and oval ports: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-12-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: close-up of galvanised anchor stowed in the stem fitting at the bow: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-13-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: port quarter ashore showing twin outdrive legs and Rio logo on hull: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-14-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: starboard bow from below with searchlight, windlass and rails against blue sky: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-15-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: cockpit seating in cream upholstery around a navy carpeted sole: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-16-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: helm with burr wood instrument panel, multiple gauges, wheel and twin throttle control: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-17-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: galley close-up of stainless two-burner gas hob beside covered sink: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-18-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: galley cupboard below worktop with wood-veneer door, likely fridge: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-19-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: heads compartment with sea toilet, corner hand basin and shower tray grating: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-20-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: heads with basin, toilet, shelving and oval port above vanity: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-21-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: heads seen from above showing toilet and shower floor grating: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-22-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: saloon settee in blue fabric with one backrest raised, table centred: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-23-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: saloon with settee backrests folded, table between blue seats: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-24-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: saloon looking forward, blue U-shaped seating, cushions and grey carpet: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-25-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: galley hob in foreground with saloon seating and table beyond: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-26-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: galley corner with white worktop, sink, hob, oval port and radio unit: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-27-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: galley from above with L-shaped worktop and blue saloon seat beside: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-28-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: galley with wood cupboards, hob, sink, radio and fire extinguisher: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-29-wm-1600.webp - Rio 28: saloon looking aft to companionway steps, galley and doors to aft cabin and heads: https://photos.yachts.co/listing-photos/rio-28-05302/rio-28-photo-30-wm-1600.webp Updated 2026-10-26. 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