Riviera 645 SUV Boat Review

Boat Review Date: 21 March 2026
Author: Dans Boat Life

Overview

Simply outstanding - this is the boat you buy when you want it all. A seriously capable machine that can be managed without crew but also a platform that could suit a whole variety of missions. This really is a dream boat for many I suspect. Big shaft drive diesels that handle like a vessel half her size thanks to the twin disc technology. No accelerating to 7kts before you exit your berth, this 645 SUV is delicate and precise when you need but powerful and fun when you want too. She's got great lines, she's packed with comforts and yet to me at least she doesn't feel over the top. This Riviera 645 SUV has gone straight to Dan's Dream Boat list... she's a cracker!

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.