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Riva 86 Domino Video Review: A 2014 Sports Yacht That Looks New

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read

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The Riva 86 Domino is an Italian sports yacht, and this one is a 2014 boat on twin MTU 16V 2000 M93s. The owner has kept her in superb condition, with a refit that included new paint, paint protection film, an engine service and a new audio system. We filmed her out on the water off South Florida. She has a tender garage for a tender and a jet ski, a sports flybridge with a second helm, a separate galley and four cabins below, including a full-beam owner's suite.

Ten years old and still looks brand new

Riva is known for its finish, and this boat shows how well it lasts. Leather panels with fine stitching run through the salon, the stairs and the cabins, and Riva logos turn up on the cleats and door handles. Paint protection film covers the paint and even the tables, which also stops things sliding. On the water she was very quiet, even down in the cabins.

The vibeSporty, polished and very Italian
The power2x MTU 16V 2000 M93 (as filmed)
Best forFast cruising, Bahamas trips, families

What stood out on board

  • A tender garage for two
    It holds a tender and a jet ski, hidden under the aft deck.
  • A helm that hides
    The flybridge helm lowers electrically when you leave the boat.
  • Two anchors
    Stacked one above the other at the bow, each on its own track.
  • Paint protection film
    On the paint and the tables, so the teak stays fresh and cups stay put.
  • A TV that drops away
    The Samsung Frame TV in the salon lowers at a button to clear the view.
  • A full-beam owner's suite
    With a lounge, a vanity, a walk-in closet and a big shower.
The Riva 86 Domino, running off South Florida. 01:34
The U-shaped lounge aft. 02:02
The main salon, with glass on both sides. 12:18
The full-beam owner's cabin. 22:06
A guest cabin, with beds that join or separate. 27:14

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall86 ft 7 in (26.4 m)Room for four cabins and crew
Beam20 ft 4 in (6.2 m)A full-beam owner's suite
Draft5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Fine for the Bahamas
Dry weight75 t (165,788 lb)Steady at speed
Fuel1,981 gal (7,499 L)Long runs between stops
Power (as filmed)2x MTU 16V 2000 M93, 4,870 hp in totalStrong and well proven
Top speed38 kn (as quoted on board)Not measured on our run
Fast cruise33 kn, about 180 gph (as quoted on board)Fast for an 86-footer
LayoutOwner's suite, three guest cabins, crew cabinSleeps a big family
HelmsMain helm and a flybridge helmDrive from up top in the sun
RefitNew paint, PPF, engine service, Fusion audioLooks and works like new
Electrics60 HzSuits a US-based owner

Aft deck and tender garage

The tender garage, with room for a jet ski. 00:38

The swim platform is huge, and the garage under it holds a tender and a jet ski. A dining table for eight sits under the extended hardtop, with a U-shaped lounge behind it.

  • Winches.
    Line winches and controls on both sides.
  • Grill.
    A barbecue and a sink under latches on the port side.
  • Bar.
    An ice box, an ice maker and a key lock box.
  • Shade.
    Carbon poles and a canvas over the aft lounge.
  • Crew access.
    A door next to the grill to the crew cabin.

Sports flybridge

The flybridge helm, with Raymarine screens. 05:46

Steep stairs with a handrail lead up, and a glass lid on gas struts closes over them so nobody can fall in. Up top there is a helm, a bench for three and an aft-facing sunbed.

  • Helm.
    Throttles, joystick thrusters and two Raymarine screens.
  • Hideaway.
    The helm lowers electrically when not in use.
  • Anchors.
    Chain counters for both anchors.
  • Cup holders.
    Twenty of them.
  • Audio.
    A speaker on each side.

Bow

The twin anchors, stacked at the bow. 10:26

High grab rails line the side decks, and doors fold out from the salon for crew. At the bow there is a big sunbed and a second dining table, both under a Bimini that lifts up.

  • Anchors.
    Two, stacked, each with its own lock.
  • Storage.
    Lockable lockers for fenders, covers and lines.
  • Audio.
    Fusion controls from the refit.
  • Cleats.
    With Riva logos inside.

Salon and helm

The main helm, with three seats. 15:06

Glass folds down and a door slides shut to close the salon. Inside there are three sofas, a dining table for eight and a Samsung Frame TV that lowers at a button.

  • Helm seats.
    Three, with footrests, and the captain's seat rises.
  • Screens.
    Three Raymarine displays with controllers.
  • Windshield.
    Huge, with two wipers and a pull-down shade.
  • Controls.
    Thrusters, chain counters, flaps and an alarm panel.
  • Air.
    AC vents at the helm.

Galley

The separate galley, down a hallway. 17:54

A hallway on the port side leads down to a galley with its own entrance, so the chef and crew can work away from the guests.

  • Cooking.
    An oven, a microwave and a four-burner cooktop.
  • Clean-up.
    A dishwasher and an extractor hood.
  • Fridge.
    A household fridge with a touchscreen and two freezers.
  • Locks.
    Keep the fridge doors shut at sea.

Cabins

The owner's lounge, facing the hull windows. 23:30

Marble steps with LED lighting lead down past leather walls. The owner's suite is full beam, and three guest cabins sit forward.

Owner's suite

  • Bed.
    A king bed with a stitched leather headboard.
  • Lounge.
    A sofa for three and a vanity desk.
  • Bathroom.
    Dual sinks, a bidet and a big shower.
  • Closet.
    A walk-in closet.

Guest cabins

  • Twin cabin.
    Two beds and a head that works as a day head.
  • Convertible cabin.
    A queen that splits into twins.
  • VIP.
    A queen-plus bed forward, with its own head.
The verdict

This 2014 Riva 86 Domino shows how well a well-kept Riva ages. The refit and the paint protection film keep her looking new, and the leather, stitching and Riva details are everywhere. She has space to match her looks, with a tender garage for two toys, a sports flybridge, a separate galley and four cabins below. Her quoted cruise of 33 kn makes Bahamas trips easy. If you want a sporty Italian yacht at this size, she is well worth a look.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Exterior walkthrough
  2. 04:56 Sports flybridge
  3. 07:03 Bow lounge area
  4. 11:25 Main salon and interior
  5. 13:56 Performance and helm
  6. 17:02 Galley and crew area
  7. 20:38 Owner's stateroom
  8. 27:02 Guest cabins
  9. 34:45 Conclusion
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios