Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 vs Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 — 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 55 LS 2007 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 775 hp, the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 has a 340-hp advantage over the Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007's 435-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 carries 836 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 55 LS 2007 at 57,0 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)
Model55 LS
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWith Gunnel Molding: 13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch (Est.): 13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.17
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches164
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail59 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches59
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet57
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
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 standardVolvo Penta? D9, 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typePod Drive
Engine max435 hp
Engine max775 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal1