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A running shot of the brand new Riva 88’ Folgore

A high-class spaceship glides magnificently over the water, tender. The garage can house a Williams Sportjet 395 tender and a
shedding light on what lies ahead in sailing. In a mix unlike any- three-person jetski. The cockpit, on the other hand, is a large 22 m
thing ever seen before, it brings together ultramodern design, (72 ft) space. It features a huge sofa area, a table, and a bar unit with
cutting-edge technology, and the hand-crafted finish of the most a marble top that opens electrically.
sumptuous luxury Made in Italy. Another innovative style element is the glass hardtop locat-
The very first Riva 88’ Folgore took to the waves at the end of ed on the superstructure that opens up and can be tilted either to-
May and already tops the wish-list of owners around the world. wards the stern or forwards to let the fresh air in when at anchor
Like all the recent Riva masterpieces, it comes as the result or at sea.
of the collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio Even the style of the interiors has been extensively updated,
founded by Mauro Micheli along with Sergio Beretta, the Product featuring luxurious materials: rosewood for the dominant wood
Strategy Committee headed by engineer Piero Ferrari, and the Fer- combined with steel, marble, and glass. The Master Cabin has a
retti Group Engineering Department. completely open layout, creating continuity in the style and under-
The new exterior design philosophy focuses on lines and scoring the feeling of space with steel and glass used to discreetly
elements inspired by the automotive world in a combination of screen off the bathroom area. A special detail: the gloss-painted ceil-
luxury and sportiness. ing that echoes the shimmer of the sea and gives it the look of glass.
The Riva 88’ Folgore strikes the perfect balance between past The sleeping area is completed by a forward VIP cabin and two
and present, blending the use of innovative materials like carbon double cabins, each with a private bathroom. There is a separate
with traditional stylistic elements such as mahogany inlays and galley area with its own entrance for maximum privacy of service.
steel decorations. The crew’s quarters include a service area, laundry, and two
There are many design elements combining aesthetics and cabins (each with two bunk beds and a bathroom) for four crew
functionality, including a completely reworked concept for the members. The crew’s quarters and the galley are connected.
stern with the garage door that swings open and can be positioned The Riva 88’ Folgore is fitted with twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L
in two ways: parallel to the waterline to take advantage of a 6 m (20 engines generating 2,638 mhp for a top speed of 39 knots and a
ft) beach club, or underwater for the launching and landing of the cruising speed of 33 knots.

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