Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 vs Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2009 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 and the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2009 are semi displacement designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 has a 261-hp advantage over the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2009's 174-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2009 at 43,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 at 4,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMarquis Yachts
MakeMarquis Yachts
Model40 SC (2008)
Model420 Sport Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWith Gunnel Molding: 13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch (Est.): 13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) including anchor light mast
Bridge clearance - Meters4.17
Bridge clearance - Meters4.19
Bridge clearance - Inches164
Bridge clearance - Inches165
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches43
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet43.58
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 7 in. (13.3 m) also includes gunnel molding
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail31,000 lbs. (14,061 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg14061.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 7 in. (12.4 m) molded hull
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.37
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches487
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 IPS 450, 330 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max435 hp
Engine maxVolvo Penta® D6 IPS 450 - 330 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal45