Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 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 720 Tri-Deck 2012 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 Tri-Deck 2012 carries 13 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.
The Marquis Yachts 40 SC 2008 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 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 at 41,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail41.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet72.08
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches492
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches22
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.6
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches63
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail60.1 T (54.5 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg54521.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1202
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower600 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMTU® 10V2000 - 1,360 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Operational Info
Water capacity14
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60 l) each
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMarquis Yachts
Modelnot available
Model720 Tri-Deck
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement