Marquis Yachts  40 SC 2008 boat specs
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Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008
2008
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Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 boat specs
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Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010
2010
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Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 vs Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 vs Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 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 2010 carries 506 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 49,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail41.00 ft
Length overall - Detail47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m) molded hull
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet49.5
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Meters14.4
Length overall - Inches492
Length overall - Inches567
Beamnot available
Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m) top mast head light with full fuel and water
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
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 [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m) also includes gunnel molding
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal506
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1915.42
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower600 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTriple Volvo Penta® D6 IPS 450 - 330 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)
Operational Info
Water capacity14
Water capacity160 gal. (605 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity8
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMarquis Yachts
Modelnot available
Model500 Sport Coupe
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement

Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 vs Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 or the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010?
The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 is the longer of the two at 49,5 feet overall. The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 comes in at 41,0 feet, making it roughly 8,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 has a documented max rating of 600 hp. Engine specifications for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 is certified for 14. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 or the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010?
The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 has the bigger tank at 506 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008. That 503-gallon difference translates to roughly 1509–2515 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 and Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 and the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2010 are built by Marquis Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.