Riviera 505 SUV Boat Review

Boat Review Date: 13 February 2026
Author: Dans Boat Life

Overview

This is a boat built for owners who want flexibility for their weekends. If your idea of boating is fishing lines in the water on Saturday and family lunches on Sunday, then this is a platform that deserves your attention.

The Riviera 505 SUV sits in that sweet spot of the market where you get real offshore capability, serious comfort, and long-term value without stepping into a size that feels intimidating or inefficient. It’s a boat that can comfortably deliver 80–90% of what most owners actually use, while still leaving room to trade up later if your ambitions grow. And yes, this is a boat, the only real thing you’re buying here is fun + memories!

About the Author: Dan Jones is a retired boat salesman of 20 years who is creating real world independent boat tests for his YouTube Channel, Dans Boat Life. He has personally sold and delivered over 450 power and sailing boats and has 30 years’ experience with yacht racing, cruising sailing and power boats of all types. Dan has trained hundreds of owners on the operation of their new boats and is a specialist in coaching new boat owners on how to confidently park their boat in a marina berth.