The Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2007 vs Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 measures 47,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2007 at 33,0 feet (2007). At 198 lbs and 187 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 850 hp, the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 has a 230-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2007's 620-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 carries 325 gallons versus 265 gallons in the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 47,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.