Side-by-side compare
Novurania CHASE 27 vs Riva Iseo Super.
The Novurania CHASE 27 is the higher-capacity boat, 12 guests against 6 on the Riva Iseo Super.
On size, the Riva Iseo Super is the longer boat at 8.24 m LOA to 8.00 m. The Riva Iseo Super is the quicker boat, 41 knots to 38. Drivetrains differ: the Novurania CHASE 27 runs shaft, the Riva Iseo Super sterndrive. Installed power runs 320 hp on the Novurania CHASE 27 to 300 hp on the Riva Iseo Super.
These two are closely matched; the decision comes down to the specific brief, garage envelope, guest count, and the missions the boat has to cover. The table below lays out every spec side by side.
The full spec table is below; the gold dot marks the leading value in each row.
| Dimensions | ||
| Length overall | 8.00m | 8.24m |
| Beam | 2.70m | 2.49m |
| Draft | — | 1.00m |
| Dry weight | 2,720 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 38 kt | 41 kt |
| Cruising speed | — | 33 kt |
| Range | — | 240 nm |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine | Volvo D4 320 hp / Twin Yanmar 4LV 195 hp | Volvo Penta D4 - 300A |
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| HP per engine | 320 | 300 |
| Propulsion | shaft | sterndrive |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 12 | 6 |
| Fuel capacity | 246 L | 330 L |
| Water capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
| Build & classification | ||
| Hull material | grp | grp |
| Classification | CE-C | — |
| Year | 2016 | — |
| Editorial highlight | ||
| First highlight | Vacuum-bagged cored GRP hull | Three factory engine options |
Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.
The builders
Who builds each boat, and where, the yard behind the spec.
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