Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2010 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2011 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2010 at 38,5 ft versus Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2011 at 38,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2010 tips the scales at 19 621 lbs — 19 418 lbs more than the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2011 at 203 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 370 hp, the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2011 has a 69-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2010's 301-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 3600 Sport Yacht 2011 carries 265 gallons versus 212 gallons in the Riviera Yachts 3600 Sport Yacht 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.