Living With the Riviera 505 SUV: The Perfect Weekend Boat?

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. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mention Code DBL for discounts on Marine Mold Construction - https://ms-marine.eu/ 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! Dan FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/dansboatlife/ ASK DAN - Got a question - Minnect me https://app.minnect.com/expert/DanJones EXCLUSIVE CONTENT - Support my work and see unpublished videos https://www.patreon.com/dansboatlife SAY THANKS https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/dansboatlife?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU CONTACT - Book a shoot (Buyers use Minnect) www.dansboatlife.com.au/contact 00:00 Start 01:46 Generator start and shore power cable disconnection 02:43 Engine startup sequence and helm control overview 04:32 Dynamic positioning system demonstration and dock operations 06:34 Inshore speed testing and tight turn maneuvers 10:54 Full throttle acceleration test from standstill 12:28 Second speed run testing with favorable tide conditions 14:22 Ocean testing in offshore swells and conditions 16:47 High-speed ocean performance and handling characteristics 18:57 Final performance review and competitor boat comparisons