The Riviera 545 SUV 2020 vs Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2012 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Riviera 545 SUV 2020 measures 57,1 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2012 at 53,1 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera 545 SUV 2020 tips the scales at 52 657 lbs — 52 225 lbs more than the Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2012 at 432 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 545 SUV 2020 and 715 hp for the Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2012. 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 2012 carries 977 gallons versus 925 gallons in the Riviera 545 SUV 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Riviera 545 SUV 2020 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Riviera Yachts 47 Open Flybridge SII 2012 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riviera 545 SUV 2020 could be the deciding factor.