Riviera 4300 Sports Express Boat Reviews

Boat Review Date: 11 July 2025
Author: Dans Boat Life

Overview

Here it is! The all new Riviera 4300 Sports Express. I believe this will be a boat that can appeal to those of you who are stepping out of a multi engine outboard boat but also anyone wanting a really top quality, super functional and ultra capable boat that will serve you perfectly for big days on the water, but is also an extremely comfortable overnighter or coastal cruiser. Once again Riviera gave me full access, even though we had big swells and strong wind this day I was free to test the boat to her full potential - and so we did just that. This is not only an outstanding machine it is also a bit more welcoming than some of the bigger Riv's we feature on the channel as the price point is comparable to a Boston Whaler or Grady White. I can see this being a great first Riviera for many people from all around the world. I've said this many times before now but I believe these guys are one of the best boat builders in the world right now. If you get the opportunity to inspect a 4300 Sports Express then go take a look at it and pay attention to all of the little details on deck and down below, you will be impressed.

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.