Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 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 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 at 49,0 ft versus Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2011 at 47,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 tips the scales at 432 lbs — 410 lbs more than the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2011 at 22 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 1 225-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2011's 425-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 47 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 carries 713 gallons versus 325 gallons in the Riviera Yachts M470 Sport Cruiser 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.