Rio 850 Day Cruiser – 2005 – Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI – Used boat – Ready to sail Discover this 2005 Rio 850 Day Cruiser, a 8.50 m motorboat highly appreciated for its comfort, versatility, and reliability. Ideal for the Mediterranean, it offers an excellent compromise between day boat and liveaboard, perfect for day trips, short cruises, and family weekends. With its large cockpit, spacious cabin, and 4 berths, this Rio 850 meets the expectations of boaters looking for a well-equipped day cruiser that is immediately ready for use. Reliable engine – 2 × Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI (230 hp) Equipped with twin Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI engines (2 × 230 hp), this Rio 850 Day Cruiser combines:
Performance at sea Safety Flexibility in navigation Ease of maintenance
A complete maintenance was performed in 2025, including the engines, drives, antifouling, and a new cover. All invoices are available. Boat visible in Empuriabrava (Costa Brava), in immediate proximity to the French border.
Main features
Overall length: 8.50 m Hull length: 7.49 m Width: 3.00 m Draft: 0.60 m Weight: 3,000 kg Cabins: 1 Berths: 4 Capacity: 8 people Fuel tank: 330 L Freshwater tank: ≈ 120 L
Engine & Performance
2 × Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI – Gasoline Total power: 460 HP Engine hours: 895 h Z-drive transmission (stern-drive / in-board)
Double cabin + convertible dinette (4 berths) Equipped kitchen: sink, gas stove, refrigerator Bathroom with marine toilet, shower, and sink Bright, functional, and pleasant interior for nights on board Freshwater tank: ≈ 120 L
Exterior Equipment
Forward sunbathing area Teak-style swim platform + ladder Cockpit shower Cockpit table New black bimini Winter cover Complete cushions Spacious and modular cockpit, ideal for family/friends
Electronics & Electricity
Garmin GPS Chart plotter Log / speedometer Garmin VHF 12 V / 220 V circuit Engine + service batteries Electric bilge pump Interior lighting
Deck Equipment
Electric windlass Anchor + complete mooring
Sale price: €33,000 This used Rio 850 Day Cruiser is an excellent opportunity for a boater looking for a reliable, well-maintained, high-performance boat that is immediately ready for navigation in the Mediterranean. Visible in Empuriabrava (Spain) — quick access from Perpignan, Argelès, Collioure, Le Boulou, and all of southern France.
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Details
ManufacturerRIO
Model850 DAY CRUISER
Year (Build / Refit)2005
Length8.5m
Capacity max8
Total Power460 hp
Beam3.0m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length8.5m
Beam3.0m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Weight
Displacement3.0 t
Accommodation
Guest Cabins1
Bathrooms1
Max Passengers8
Features
Compass
Depthsounder
GPS
VHF
Windlass
Toilet
Swimming Ladder
Bimini Top
Bilge Pump
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine Model4.3 GXI
Engine Hours895
Drive TypeSterndrive
Fuel TypeGasoline
Power230 hp
Year2005
Engine 2
Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine Model4.3 GXI
Engine Hours895
Drive TypeSterndrive
Fuel TypeGasoline
Power230 hp
Year2005
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