Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2010 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Open 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 Open Flybridge SII 2010 at 49,8 ft versus Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Open 2011 at 49,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2010 tips the scales at 432 lbs — 389 lbs more than the Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Open 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 — 715 hp for the Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2010 and 715 hp for the Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Open 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 47 Open Flybridge SII 2010 carries 977 gallons versus 925 gallons in the Riviera Yachts 48 Offshore Express - Open 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 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.