The Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 vs Riviera Yachts 47 Series II Flybridge 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 at 47,4 ft versus Riviera Yachts 47 Series II Flybridge 2007 at 49,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 47 Series II Flybridge 2007 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 1 320 hp, the Riviera Yachts 47 Series II Flybridge 2007 has a 885-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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Riviera Yachts 47 Series II Flybridge 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riviera Yachts 47 Series II Flybridge 2007 could be the deciding factor.