Princess Riviera 286
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Waterside Boat Sales - Blue Lagoon - Poole
United Kingdom
| Make | Princess |
|---|---|
| Model | Riviera 286 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | £28,000 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Cruiser (Power) |
| Length | 31 ft / 9.53 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Gosport, Hampshire |
| LOA | 31 ft 3 in / 9.53 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 29 ft 12 in / 9.14 m |
| Beam | 10 ft 12 in / 3.35 m |
| Min. Draft | 0 ft 3 in / 0.08 m |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 8 ft 4 in / 2.54 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta |
| Engine Model | AQAD31 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 130 hp |
| Drive Type | Stern Drive |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1569 |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta |
| Engine Model | AQAD31 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 130 hp |
| Drive Type | Stern Drive |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1569 |
| Fuel Tanks | 151 litres |
|---|---|
| Fresh Water Tanks | 159 litres |
| Hull Shape | Planing |
Description
The Princess Riviera 286 offers an excellent balance of performance, comfort, and practicality. Powered by twin Volvo engines, she delivers confident handling, smooth cruising, and the added reassurance and manoeuvrability that only a twin-engine setup can provide — ideal for both coastal passages and close-quarters marina handling.
Her spacious cockpit provides the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends, while the well-designed interior offers comfortable accommodation with generous seating, practical galley facilities, and separate heads, making her equally suited to weekends aboard or extended cruising. The solid construction and renowned seakeeping qualities of this model inspire confidence in a wide range of conditions.
With a versatile layout that works for both relaxation and adventure, the Princess Riviera 286 represents an excellent opportunity to enjoy boating with comfort and capability in equal measure.
Mechanical
Twin Volvo Penta AQAD31 130hp
2.4 litre four cylinder motors with turbo chargers and after coolers
Fresh water cooling
Last serviced - Booked for March 2026
Hours - 1569 on guage
Maximum speed 26 knots approx
Cruising speed 20 knots approx
Volvo Penta 290 DuoProp sterndrives
Sterndrives - Last Serviced - Booked for March 2026
DuoProp propellers
Power trim and tilt
Power steering
Volvo Penta single lever throttles/shifts
Bennett trim tabs
Electrical
3 x 12v batteries with isolator switches
Batteries charged by engine alternator and 240v shore power battery charger
Shore power system with outlets in the cabins and galley
Navigation
2 x Simrad IS40 displays (heading, log, speed & depth) New 2017
Incastec Depth
Furuno radar
Lowrance Elite 5M colour GPS/Chartplotter - not working
Icom IC-M421 DSC VHF
Navigation lights
Interior & Domestic
Four berths in one cabin plus saloon
Eberspacher diesel fired warm air heating
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by engine calorifier and 240v shore power immersion heater
Saloon with large horseshoe dinette converts to a double berth
Wooden extending dining table
Galley with twin stainless steel sinks with hot and cold mixer
Plastimo Neptune 2500 two burner gas cooker with oven and grill
Refrigerator
Numerous high and low level storage lockers
Heads with Jabsco sea toilet
Handbasin with hot and cold mixer/shower wand
Aft cabin with double berth
Cave locker behind headboard
Changing seat with storage below
Cockpit with Adjustable helm seat with storage below
Adjustable passenger seat with storage below
Deep storage locker/lazarette in from of the passenger seat
C shaped aft seating with cushions and back rests
Cockpit table
Hot and cold transom shower
Deck
GRP deck
Bruce anchor with chain
Lofrans electric anchor windlass
Whittall removable snap davits
Boarding ladder
Fenders and warps
Fender baskets
Safety
Automatic bilge pumps
Manual bilge pump
Canvas
Full height camper cover
Interior window curtains for the camper cover
Windscreen cover
Documentation
Evidence of 5 years clear title - Bill of Sale to current owner 2018
All previous Bills of Sale
Builders certificate
SSR certificate
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
Presented For Sale By:
Waterside Boat Sales - Blue Lagoon - Poole
United Kingdom
Presented For Sale By:
Waterside Boat Sales - Blue Lagoon - Poole
United Kingdom
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