Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 vs Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 vs Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 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 Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 measures 72,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 at 54,2 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 tips the scales at 92 418 lbs — 46 335 lbs less than the Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 at 46 083 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 1 572 hp, the Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 has a 972-hp advantage over the Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020's 600-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 carries 793 gallons versus 238 gallons in the Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011. 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 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 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 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Riviera Yachts 70 Enclosed Flybridge 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 72,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Riviera Belize 54 Sedan 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail54.20 ft
Length overall - Detail72 ft. 5 in. (22.07 m)
Length - Feet54.2
Length - Feet72.42
Length overall - Meters16.52
Length overall - Meters22.07
Length overall - Inches650
Length overall - Inches869
Beam16.60 ft
Beam20 ft. 9 in. (6.32 m)
Beam - Meters5.06
Beam - Meters6.32
Beam - Inches199
Beam - Inches249
Draft [max] - Detail4.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.34
Draft [max] - Meters1.7
Draft [max] - Inches53
Draft [max] - Inches67
Displacement46083.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail92,418 lbs. (41,920 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg41920.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.92418
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]76 ft. 7 in. (23.34 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal793
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3001.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters9009.28
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelD8 IPS 8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower600 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD8 IPS 8
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard(2) Caterpillar C32
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2,380 gal. (9,000 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max1,572 hp (1,156 kW) each
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity10 - 14
Cabins3
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity185
Water capacity264 gal. (1,000 l) Black: 132 gal. (500 l) Gray: 132 gal. (500 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal92
Holding tank capacity - Gal132
Holding tank capacity - Liters348.26
Holding tank capacity - Liters499.67
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail132 gal. (500 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRiviera Yachts
Modelnot available
Model70 Enclosed Flybridge
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee