Rio 28

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 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

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.

• 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.
• 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