Matching a modified vee Riviera Yachts 58 Open Flybridge 2009 against a deep vee Riviera Yachts 63 Open Series II 2013 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 63 Open Series II 2013 measures 64,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Yachts 58 Open Flybridge 2009 at 59,0 feet (2009). At 661 lbs and 672 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 1 015 hp for the Riviera Yachts 58 Open Flybridge 2009 and 1 015 hp for the Riviera Yachts 63 Open Series II 2013. 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 63 Open Series II 2013 carries 1 731 gallons versus 1 506 gallons in the Riviera Yachts 58 Open Flybridge 2009. 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 Yachts 63 Open Series II 2013 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Riviera Yachts 58 Open Flybridge 2009 caps at 18. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Riviera Yachts 63 Open Series II 2013 could be the deciding factor.