Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 4700 Sport Yacht 2009 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts 5000 Sport Yacht 2012 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 5000 Sport Yacht 2012 measures 50,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 45,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 4700 Sport Yacht 2009 at 5,0 feet (2009). At 408 lbs and 408 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Riviera Yachts 5000 Sport Yacht 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts 4700 Sport Yacht 2009's 575-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 634 gal and 634 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

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.