Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 51 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts 73 Motor Yacht 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Riviera Yachts 73 Motor Yacht 2011 measures 73,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 19,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 51 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 at 54,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 51 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 tips the scales at 4 806 lbs — 4 701 lbs more than the Riviera Yachts 73 Motor Yacht 2011 at 105 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 51 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 has a 950-hp advantage over the Riviera Yachts 73 Motor Yacht 2011's 700-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 73 Motor Yacht 2011 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Riviera Yachts 51 Enclosed Flybridge SII 2008 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riviera Yachts 73 Motor Yacht 2011 could be the deciding factor.