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The Riva 88 Folgore is a sporty 88-foot luxury flybridge motoryacht launched by the Italian shipyard in 2020. The flagship of the Riva Yachts Sportfly range, this model combines the performance of an express cruiser with the luxury and function of a gorgeous flybridge. The shark-gray superstructure boldly contrasts with the bright black detailing that is tempered by sedate wood decking. A curved windscreen smoothly joins the roof and side windows. Marble, crystal glass and stainless steel predominate throughout, a quiet riot of comfort and opulence. This combination of powerful athleticism and heritage elegance was achieved by a collaboration between Ferretti’s Product Strategy Committee, Officina Italian Design, and the legend himself, Piero Ferrari.
Like many recent Riva vessels, the 88 Folgore features a proprietary Ferretti swim platform that can be lowered to launch and retrieve tender or transform into a 65-square-foot beach club. Two short flights of manageable steps are located on either side of the swim platform, leading to a sizeable outdoor dining area on the aft deck which consists of a folding mahogany table (a Riva signature) surrounded by a plush C-shaped sofa. The foredeck features a large sunpad at the bow, ahead of a sumptuous U-shaped lounge area. An electronic moving top shelters the sundeck for an alfresco lunch or cocktails in the shade. Polished carbon steel rails wrap around the deck, providing safety in style.
The main bridge helm station is equipped with three 19-inch display screens, Xenta electro-hydraulic steering gear (with joystick) and independent rudder management for maximum turns. A Dynamic Positioning System allows the yacht to stay in position during rough weather. The Folgore’s
The open salon is flooded with light thanks to extensive glazing and a skylight from the large flybridge above, which sits over the dining area, which features a grand tinted glass table with gray Minotti chairs. A bright beige L-shaped seating area with an addition settee is situated starboard, opposite a stunning cabinet with a large television. A dark marble Poliform coffee table services this area, perfect for resting a glass of champagne.
The full-beam owner’s suite is located amidships on the lower deck, full of reflective glass, soft recessed lights, polished mahogany walls, and elongated glazed windows, one near the bed – so you can wake up to a view of the ocean. The ensuite contains a shower, floor, and sink, each finished in white-gold Calacatta marble. The VIP suite is only slightly less luxurious, with a double platform bed, polished rosewood floors, a mirrored headboard, and two sizeable wardrobes. The galley and crew quarters are also located on the lower deck, as well as a crew mess area and a laundry room.
The 88 Folgore lives up to its name – ‘folgore’ is Italian for ‘lightning’. It’s warped V-hull naturally increases velocity, while its two standard 2,435hp MTU 16V 2000 M96 engines rack up top speeds of 36 knots with a 30-knot cruising speed.
