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Riva 88' Folgore

Folgore means lightning in Italian, and the 88' Folgore lives up to it: a sportfly yacht with a low, muscular profile, an opening glass hardtop and the finish expected of Riva.

BuilderRiva (Ferretti Group)
TypeSportfly motor yacht
LengthAbout 27 meters (88 feet)
DesignerOfficina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta), with Ferretti Group's Strategic Product Committee and Engineering Department
Introduced2020, first hull launched in La Spezia in May
A white yacht moored in the harbour of Portofino

The 88' Folgore

The first 88' Folgore was launched at the La Spezia yard in May 2020. It sits in Riva's sportfly family, which pairs the silhouette of a fast open yacht with a compact upper deck for helming and sunbathing.

The result is a yacht of about 27 meters that feels sporting rather than stately. It suits owners who want speed and style for Mediterranean coastal cruising, and it appeals to many who already know the brand from the wider Riva range.

Design

The glass hardtop can open and tilt toward bow or stern. At the transom, a garage door swings into two positions to create a beach club, and the cockpit is laid out for dining and a bar. Inside, Riva's familiar palette of mahogany, steel, marble and glass carries through.

Below deck there are four guest cabins, with the master offered in three layouts, plus crew quarters. Twin MTU engines give the Folgore a top speed in the mid-30-knot range.

Models and sizes

Riva 88' Folgore yachts for sale

There may be no Riva 88' Folgore in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection. Daniel can search the wider market for you, including yachts that are not publicly listed.

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Buying a Riva 88' Folgore

A yacht this fast depends on its machinery. Engine hours, service intervals with an authorized dealer, drivelines and stabilization deserve close attention, alongside the hardtop mechanism and the hydraulic garage door. The quality of the brightwork and varnish is a good indicator of overall care.

Daniel helps buyers compare individual Folgores on specification and history, and manages survey, sea trial and closing as set out in his buying guide.

Owning and selling a Riva 88' Folgore

Riva buyers are drawn by design as much as by numbers, and the Folgore's profile gives it lasting appeal. Well-presented examples with complete service records and careful upkeep of the exterior finish stand out.

Daniel starts with a private valuation, then presents the yacht discreetly or widely, with photography that shows the hardtop open and the beach club in use. His approach is outlined on the Riva seller page.

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Questions owners ask

What is a sportfly yacht?

Riva uses the term for yachts that combine the low, sporting profile of an open yacht with a compact flybridge. The 88' Folgore and the 76' Perseo Super belong to this family. They offer an upper helm and sun deck without the height and bulk of a full flybridge.

Who designed the Riva 88' Folgore?

Officina Italiana Design, the studio of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that has long shaped Riva's look, designed it together with the Ferretti Group's Strategic Product Committee and Engineering Department. The first hull was launched in La Spezia in 2020.

What should I look for on a pre-owned Folgore?

Check engine hours and dealer service records, the condition of the glass hardtop and its mechanism, the hydraulic garage door and the exterior brightwork. The chosen master cabin layout and any charter history also matter when comparing one Folgore with another.