Matching a deep vee Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 against a modified vee Riviera Yachts 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 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 445 SUV 2013 at 47,4 ft versus Riviera Yachts 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 at 49,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 tips the scales at 432 lbs — 129 lbs less than the Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 at 303 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 1 650 hp, the Riviera Yachts 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 has a 1 215-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013's 435-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 14 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.