Both the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2012 and the Marquis Yachts 560 2009 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 2009 measures 57,4 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 13,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2012 at 43,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 560 2009 tips the scales at 62 000 lbs - 30 000 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2012 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 174 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 560 2009 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 2009 carries 836 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Bridge 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.