The Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht 2022 vs Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Targa 2011 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 46 Sports Motor Yacht 2022 at 52,2 ft versus Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Targa 2011 at 49,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht 2022 tips the scales at 48 325 lbs — 48 282 lbs more than the Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Targa 2011 at 43 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 725 hp for the Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht 2022 and 715 hp for the Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Targa 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Targa 2011 carries 925 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 15 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.