Maintenance history is central to this older Riva
The brokerage states that both MAN engines were removed from the yacht and overhauled by an authorised workshop in 2021. It also reports further work carried out by authorised and specialised Riva facilities from 2024 onwards, with invoices and documentation available.
That level of record keeping is particularly valuable on a yacht approaching three decades of age. Buyers can assess not only current condition but also where major capital expenditure has already been directed.
Four cabins provide substantial cruising capacity
The yacht is listed with four cabins and three heads, together with capacity for up to 12 passengers. A beam of around 16 feet 3 inches gives the interior enough width for comfortable private accommodation while retaining the sleek exterior profile associated with Riva.
The Bahamas Special belongs to an earlier generation of performance-oriented Italian motor yachts. Its interior proportions are different from today’s wider-beamed designs, but the four-cabin arrangement keeps it practical for family cruising.
MAN diesel power remains part of the appeal
The propulsion package uses MAN engines, a widely supported brand across Italy and the Mediterranean. The 2021 overhaul materially changes the mechanical story compared with an example still carrying untouched original machinery.
Submerged exhausts are also noted in the listing. Combined with the specialist maintenance history, these details suggest an owner who has invested in both mechanical condition and operating refinement rather than relying only on cosmetic presentation.
Olbia puts the yacht in a classic Riva setting
The yacht is located in Olbia, Sardinia, close to the Costa Smeralda and some of the Mediterranean’s most established luxury-yachting infrastructure. Riva specialists, marinas and service support are readily available across the region.
At €400,000, the listing offers classic brand identity and substantial size at a price well below newer Riva models. Its value depends heavily on the quality of the documented refit work, but the mechanical history makes it worthy of detailed inspection.
Official sources: www.denisonyachtsales.com.
