Matching a deep vee Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 against a modified vee Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2009 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 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2009 measures 72,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 24,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 445 SUV 2013 at 47,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2009 tips the scales at 92 418 lbs — 92 115 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 1 572 hp, the Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2009 has a 1 137-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 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2009 is rated for 22 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 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2009 could be the deciding factor.