The Riva 58' Capri: When Performance Meets the Italian Riviera
Riva's 58' Capri pairs iconic Italian style with a structural hardtop housing integrated A/C—so you can run all summer—plus twin MAN V8s (up…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 56' 8" (17.27 m) |
| Beam | 15' 7" (4.74 m) |
| Draft | 5' 3" (1.60 m) |
| Displacement | 61,509 lbs unladen (27,900 kg); 70,548 lbs laden (32,000 kg) |
| Engines | Twin MAN V8-1000, 1,000 hp each (standard); twin MAN V8-1200, 1,200 hp each (optional) |
| Fuel Capacity | 608 US gallons (2,300 L) |
| Water Capacity | 140 US gallons (530 L) |
| Cabins / Heads | 2 cabins + 1 crew cabin; 2 bathrooms + 1 crew bathroom; 14 people on board |
| Max Speed | 33 knots (MAN V8-1000); 37 knots (MAN V8-1200) |
| Cruise Speed | 27 knots, 210 nm range (MAN V8-1000); 31 knots, 200 nm range (MAN V8-1200) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Riva. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 11, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- Only open yacht in the 56-to-60-foot class with a structural hardtop and integrated air-conditioning ducting, solving the heat problem that plagues most Mediterranean day boats
- Twin MAN V8-1200 option delivers 37-knot top speed with 200-nautical-mile range, outpacing the Pershing 6X and matching the Wally 58 while offering more interior volume
- Sarnico build quality and Officina Italiana Design pedigree command 15-to-20 percent premium over comparable Azimut or Cranchi models, but resale data shows Riva holds value better in the 5-year window
Our Take
The 58' Capri is Riva's answer to a problem the brand created for itself. The 56' Rivale was beautiful but impractical in anything other than perfect weather. This boat fixes that with a hardtop that actually works—it's structural, it shades the cockpit, and it houses A/C ducting. The hull is proven, the MAN V8s are bulletproof, and the Sarnico yard still builds to a standard most Italian yards abandoned a decade ago. The mahogany will require constant care, but if you're buying a Riva, you already know that.
This boat is for the owner who has moved past the "let's try boating" phase and knows exactly what they want. You've owned a 40-footer, maybe a 50-footer, and you're ready for something with more presence and performance. You're comfortable at the helm. You don't need a captain for day trips. You want a boat that looks like a Riva but functions like a modern express cruiser. The 58' Capri delivers on that brief better than anything else in the class.
The market reality is this: you'll pay $3 million-plus for a well-optioned boat, and you'll spend $150,000 to $200,000 a year running it. Resale is strong if you maintain it, but you're not buying this to flip it in two years. You're buying it because you want to use it, and the cost is the cost. If that math works for you, the 58' Capri is one of the best-executed open yachts on the water today..
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fixed canopy on the Riva 58' Capri?
It is the model's defining feature and Riva's own term for it. Rather than a bolted-on hardtop, the canopy is merged into the sculpted lines of the hull, so it shades the cockpit without breaking the low profile that makes the boat read as a Riva from a distance. Riva calls the 58' Capri the first of a new generation of its open yachts, and the canopy is the main reason why.
Which engine should you choose for the Riva 58' Capri?
Riva publishes a full set of figures for both, which makes this an unusually easy decision. Twin MAN V8-1000s give 33 knots flat out, a 27-knot cruise and 210 nautical miles of range. Twin MAN V8-1200s give 37 knots, a 31-knot cruise and 200 nautical miles. The upgrade buys four knots of cruise and costs ten nautical miles of reach. If your regular run is Fort Lauderdale to Bimini you will never notice the range; if you work the Keys in a hurry, the four knots is real.
How many cabins does the Riva 58' Capri have?
Two cabins and two bathrooms for guests, plus a crew cabin with its own bathroom, and fourteen people aboard. That crew provision is unusual on a 56-foot open yacht and it is the clearest signal that this is a full open yacht rather than a large day boat. Riva lists the same arrangement on both engine configurations.