Riva Capri 58 Little Ice of London

The metallic jeans hull catches the light differently with each angle. Riva’s choice of colour here is deliberate; it sits somewhere between the grey of storm clouds and the faded indigo of worn denim, a finish that refuses to behave like conventional yacht white. Against it, the bright black hardtop reads as pure visual contrast, a geometric block of shadow that anchors the design and cuts the profile clean. This is the Capri 58, Riva’s answer to the contemporary sports cruiser that demands speed without compromise on comfort, and Little Ice of London is a textbook execution.

The metallic jeans hull catches the light differently with each angle. Riva’s choice of colour here is deliberate; it sits somewhere between storm cloud grey and faded indigo, a finish that refuses the convention of yacht white. Against it, the bright black hardtop reads as pure visual contrast, a geometric block of shadow that anchors the design and cuts the profile clean. This is the Capri 58, Riva’s answer to the contemporary sports cruiser that demands speed without sacrifice of comfort, and Little Ice of London is a textbook execution.

At 17.3 metres, the boat delivers what owners expect: shallow draft, responsive handling, the ability to press hard across open water. Powered by upgraded MAN engines, she reaches 36 knots, making the Mediterranean a series of day trips rather than overnight passages. The design prioritises practical comfort: clean sightlines from a helm station positioned for actual steering, intuitive controls, and rational cabin layouts that work because someone will captain her rather than merely sit aboard.

Three staterooms sleep six guests across a full beam master with its own head and two forward guest cabins. Teak decking runs through the exterior, warm against the structural black and the jeans tone of the hull. The finish throughout resists the glossy anonymity that marks newer production boats; every choice here signals intent.

Little Ice of London has been privately used and captain maintained, the condition every second owner hopes to find and rarely does. Engine hours are low. She was registered in France, so EU VAT documentation is complete and straightforward. MAN and shipyard warranties extend through June 2028, which defers the mechanical risks that typically worry second buyers. That clarity matters when committing capital to a boat of this calibre.

Riva’s modern identity sits at the intersection of Italian sporting heritage and contemporary engineering. The Capri’s hull form feels alive at speed, not wallowing passively through a seaway. The styling announces sportiness without apology: the bright black hardtop and metallic jeans finish declare the boat’s purpose openly. This is for owners who use them, who understand that a day running the Côte d’Azur at 36 knots with six people aboard is the point.

The asking price is €3,290,000 with European VAT paid. For a privately maintained Capri 58 with low hours, current warranties and documented service history, the value positions clearly. Enquiries through Fraser Yachts.