Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 vs Marquis Yachts 500 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 500 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 Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 carries a rated maximum of 435 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2009 carries 506 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2009 at 49,5 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)
Model500 Sport Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWith Gunnel Molding: 13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch (Est.): 13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m) top mast head light with full fuel and water
Bridge clearance - Meters4.17
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches164
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches45
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet49.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m) also includes gunnel molding
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail44,500 lbs. (20,184 kg) with full fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg20184.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.445
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m) molded hull
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters14.4
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches567
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 standardTriple Volvo Penta® D6 IPS 450 - 330 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1915.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal506
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Engine max435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity8
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity160 gal. (605 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal9