Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 and the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 are semi-displacement designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 720 Fly Bridge 2011 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 720 Fly Bridge 2011 carries 1 300 gallons versus 300 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 720 Fly Bridge 2011 at 72,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 40 SC (2008) 2007 at 40,0 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)
Model720 Fly Bridge
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWith Gunnel Molding: 13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m)
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches220
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch (Est.): 13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.17
Bridge clearance - Meters7.24
Bridge clearance - Inches164
Bridge clearance - Inches285
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.55
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches61
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet40
Length - Feet72.08
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail57.6 T (52.25 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg52253.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.115200
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail67 ft. 7 in. (20.6 m) molded hull
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters20.6
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches811
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 standardMTU® 10V2000 M84 - 1,360 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1300
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60 l) each
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal153