Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 33 Open Flybridge SII 2009 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts 50 Enclosed Flybridge 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Riviera Yachts 50 Enclosed Flybridge 2013 measures 56,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 21,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 33 Open Flybridge SII 2009 at 35,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 50 Enclosed Flybridge 2013 tips the scales at 50 706 lbs — 50 508 lbs less than the Riviera Yachts 33 Open Flybridge SII 2009 at 198 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 442 hp, the Riviera Yachts 50 Enclosed Flybridge 2013 has a 132-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts 33 Open Flybridge SII 2009's 310-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Riviera Yachts 50 Enclosed Flybridge 2013 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Riviera Yachts 33 Open Flybridge SII 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riviera Yachts 50 Enclosed Flybridge 2013 could be the deciding factor.