KAR - RIVA YACHT FOR SALE

Motor Yacht KAR is a 26.92m (88’ 4”) luxury yacht for sale, constructed and launched by builder Riva and delivered in 2021. The vessel sleeps 8 guests in 4 staterooms and provides accommodations for 4 highly experienced crew in 2 cabins.

Overview

With a strong charter record—seventy-one days booked and net revenue exceeding €485,000 in 2025—KAR stands out as a 2021 Riva 88 Folgore that blends striking design, powerful performance and refined luxury. She features zero-speed stabilizers, a bright salon with dining for 10, and four ensuite staterooms including a full-beam owner’s suite with a king bed and walk-in wardrobe. A well-positioned galley and dedicated crew quarters ensure smooth service, while outdoor living is defined by aft deck dining for 8, a spacious flybridge and a comfortable foredeck. Elegant, dynamic and meticulously crafted, KAR delivers an exceptional yachting experience, further elevated by her commercial compliance and proven track record, meticulous upkeep including a full paint in 2024, versatile performance that thrives at both high and low speeds with notable fuel efficiency, and a modified garage engineered to accommodate a full-size jet ski alongside the tender.

Systems

Powered by two MTU engines rated at 2,638 hp and upgraded to meet EPA Tier III compliance, showing 1,168 hours, this yacht delivers commanding performance. The Super Tropical air-conditioning upgrade ensures unwavering comfort in the hottest climates, while gyroscopic stabilisers by Seakeeper—one NG26—enhance poise both at anchor and underway. Precise manoeuvrability comes from hydraulic bow and stern thrusters by Xenta. Electrical autonomy is assured by upgraded twin 27 kW ONAN generators, comprising a main unit with 3,334 hours and an auxiliary unit with 3,351 hours, supported by generator battery chargers. Extended cruising is further enabled by a water maker producing 180 l/h with remote control.

Navigation, comms, AV & helm station

At the main bridge, an upgraded Simrad suite presents three 19-inch displays, while the flybridge echoes this sophistication with an upgraded Simrad array of two 16-inch displays. Seamless connectivity arrives via a 5G internet connection for Kartina TV, and navigational confidence is reinforced by a Class A AIS system. The helm environment is refined with a glass partition, an electrically actuated hi-lo pilot seat system, and helm seats to be upholstered in black Italvipla fabric for a tailored, enduring finish. Entertainment is anchored by a KVH TV6 satellite TV antenna paired with an empty TV6 dome and two decoders serving the salon and master, complemented by an additional empty TV6 dome for perfect symmetry. Visuals impress with a custom, upgraded 55-inch TV in the salon and an upgraded 55-inch TV in the master cabin, while the portside guest cabin features a 50-inch TV with stainless steel detailing and the starboard guest cabin a 24-inch TV with stainless steel detailing, with decoders fitted in all guest cabins. Outdoors, the upgraded premium Sonance sound system delivers high-quality audio through HQ loudspeakers with automatic, independent AirPlay zones across the foredeck, cockpit, and flybridge.

External

Nighttime elegance is amplified by twin underwater lights on the transom in White Colour, complemented by five on each side, also in White Colour. Practical detailing includes stainless steel protection for the side cleats and additional stern cleats for mooring, two in total. A closing hatch secures the staircase leading to the flybridge, while custom outdoor covers in marching colours preserve every surface. The fixed furniture features an upgrade to Levate Fossil fabric for the upholstery of the external cushions, and comfort is elevated with additional throw pillows—six to eight pieces in each area, including the cockpit, foredeck, and flybridge—designed and supplied with additional weight inside.

Foredeck, fly & aft cockpit

On the foredeck, GRP preparation accommodates a manual bimini supported by carbon fibre poles, while a hot and cold hand shower offers convenient rinsing. An upgraded 130 m galvanised steel anchor chain underscores the yacht’s capability.

In the aft cockpit, an electric hi-lo table crafted in raw teak is treated against stains and marks, and the optional bar furniture introduces one fridge and one storage space with shelves and a drawer beneath a Corian countertop. Three Dedon Seax folding chairs with covers provide flexible seating, and the portside storage cabinet features interior shelves illuminated by a sensor-activated light. Across the cockpit, GRP preparation is also in place for a manual bimini with carbon fibre poles. The standard portside furniture, two pieces, is fitted with an additional Corian countertop in Corian Linen, while the aft deck offers a further hot and cold hand shower.

Up on the flybridge, a fridge chiller drawer keeps refreshments perfectly cooled. Throughout the exterior, the ottoman table is upholstered to match the fabric of the cushions on the fixed outdoor furniture, and at the dinette a C-shaped sofa embraces an electric hi-lo table topped in untreated wood with a protective finish.

Internal

Throughout all cabins, the bedhead and bed surround are upholstered in Sole leather Tobacco C31, illuminated by ambient lighting across the interior with comprehensive dimming for internal and external lights, excluding crew quarters, technical areas, navigation lights, service lights, courtesy lights, bathrooms, and galley. A custom interior scheme in Safari Sand Oak is refined by bespoke lacquering with a matt finish at ten percent gloss, while the salon, dining area, lower deck lobby, and cabins are upgraded with Tisca Outdoor 4 col. 5301 carpet. The dining area is further elevated by a dedicated wine cellar.

The two guest cabins benefit from extra storage cabinets, while the master and VIP cabins gain additional capacity through custom storage beds. In the portside guest cabin, a manual sliding mechanism converts twin beds into a double. Across the salon and lower deck cabins, closed doors are upholstered in Sole leather in C31 Tabacco. Connectivity is enhanced by thirteen USB points distributed across the internal areas, with two in each cabin, two in the salon, and one at the helm station. Window treatments include Roman-style curtains in the salon, dining area, and cabins in Zimmer & Rhode Skylight 991 fabric, with aluminium Venetian curtains in B160 Black specified for both bathrooms and galley.

Wardrobe arrangements are thoughtfully tailored: the port guest cabin features hanging drawers, while the starboard guest cabin receives an upgraded configuration with drawers and shelves. In the master cabin, wardrobes are reconfigured with the portside offering no hanging shelves and three drawers, and the starboard side incorporating hanging space with two drawers. VIP cabin bathrooms feature shower compartments equipped with a hand shower and holder, guest cabins are appointed with standard fumè mirrors, and guest bathrooms are finished in Corian Dupont Dune Prima.

The salon seating is anchored by a Poliform sofa upholstered in Lizzo Holistic Origin 07, complemented by three throw pillows measuring 50 x 50 cm in the same fabric and six outdoor pillows measuring 40 x 40 cm. Coffee table upgrades comprise one Minotti Solid in matt black oak with drawer and one matching Minotti Solid. Dining comfort is enhanced by an upgrade to eight Flexform Isabel chairs without armrests and two Flexfor Isabel chairs with armrests, specified in Sole leather 5007 Flexform White with dark stitching to echo the dining table’s smoked glass. The custom dining table measures 2400mm x 1000mm with a top finished in fume/smoked coloured glass. Acoustic serenity is ensured by a comprehensive insulation and sound-proofing upgrade throughout, including the replacement of the standard carpet and moquette underlay with a dedicated sound-proofing underlay.

Master stateroom layout "A"

The master stateroom in layout “A” is elevated by an enlarged bathroom washbasin and a shower upgrade finished in Corian Dupont Dune Prima. The sanitary suite features a Planus Relax WC and bidet paired with a Geberit Tuma multi-function WC seat, delivering refined comfort and advanced functionality. A Poliform Stanford armchair upholstered in Sole leather is complemented by an additional throw pillow in Lizzo Holistic Origin 07 fabric by Poliform, set opposite a coffee table in a matte, dark black finish. The floor edging is upgraded in Corian Dupont Dune Prima, while a frosted black, smoked mirror forms the partition wall between the cabin and bathroom for discreet elegance. At the vanity, the standard seat is enhanced with an additional cushion in Lizzo to complete the serene, tactile ambiance.

Galley, crew, garage & misc equipment

The galley is outfitted for effortless sophistication, beginning with a Nespresso Creatista Plus Metal coffee machine and a suite of upgraded 90 cm appliances comprising an oven, cooking plate, and extractor, complemented by a 90 cm Miele oven with a steam function. A custom side-by-side five-door HAIER HFF-750CGBJ refrigerator underscores the upgrade, while an oversized sink exceeds standard dimensions and the standard Corian floor and countertop are replaced with Corian Dupont Limestone Prima for a refined finish. For the crew, an additional Simrad monitor/repeater enhances operations, an upgraded top cabinet above the table expands storage, and the standard table has been redesigned with a new top and a storage cabinet with doors beneath; an independent washing machine and dryer add practical convenience. The Buyer supplies custom cutlery, glassware, and plates, as well as custom cabin bedlinen, pillows, a bedcover, and throw pillows. Power access is comprehensive, with an additional 220V socket dedicated to Seabob recharging, plus additional internal sockets—two in the crew quarters, two in the galley, and three at the helm—and external sockets including two in the aft cockpit, two on the foredeck, and six on the flybridge, while mosquito nets are fitted to all portholes. In the garage and miscellaneous equipment inventory, the installation of two Seabob racks is completed, a spare pair of propellers is provided (not housed for upgraded engines), and a tender launching system serves a Williams Tender 395 SportJet.

Tender and jetski

Equipped for effortless adventures on the water, the yacht carries a Williams 395 SportJet tender powered by a 90 hp engine for swift and comfortable shore transfers, complemented by a Yamaha VX Cruiser HO jetski that delivers exhilarating performance for watersports thrills.

Recent works and upgrades

A comprehensive program of recent works and upgrades enhances utility and reliability throughout the yacht. In the garage, the channel system has been updated with the installation of inspection caps, the space has been customized for launching and hauling the jetski, a jetski launching winch has been installed, and a dedicated 220 V line now supports operations. Within engineering, a cristal wash softener has been installed, new battery and charger services were completed in 2024, the engine and charger batteries were renewed in 2024, and the generator batteries were renewed in 2025; the cooling bitter pumps and ducts have been installed, and comprehensive maintenance of various pumps—air conditioning, grey water, and black water—was carried out across 2024 and 2025. Instrumentation has been elevated with the installation of GMDSS instrumentation, complete with respective batteries and a dedicated battery charger.