Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011 vs Marquis Yachts 560 2011: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011 and the Marquis Yachts 560 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 560 2011 measures 57,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011 at 43,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 tips the scales at 62 000 lbs - 30 000 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011 at 32 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011 carries a rated maximum of 174 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 560 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 560 2011 carries 836 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 560 2011 at 57,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2011 at 43,6 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
Model420 Sport Bridge
Model560
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 2 in. (6.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters4.62
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches182
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches60
Weight - Detail32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - lbs.32000
Weight - lbs.62000
Length - Feet43.58
Length - Feet57.42
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 7 in. (13.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 5 in. (17.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
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 - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxVolvo Penta® IPS 550 - 400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta® D9 EVC - 575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 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 - Gal100