Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010 vs Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2012 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010 and the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2012 are semi displacement designs with fiberglass construction — 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 500 Sport Bridge 2012 measures 49,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010 at 43,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2012 tips the scales at 463 lbs — 432 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010 at 31 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 Coupe 2010 carries a rated maximum of 174 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 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 500 Sport Bridge 2012 carries 506 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2012 at 49,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 420 Sport Coupe 2010 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 Coupe
Model500 Sport Bridge
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches167
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) including anchor light mast
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.19
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Inches165
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39.5 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches39.5
Weight - Detail31,000 lbs. (14,061 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail46,300 lbs. (21,000 kg) with full fuel and water
Weight - kg14061.35
Weight - kg21001.31
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.463
Length - Feet43.58
Length - Feet49.5
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 7 in. (13.3 m) also includes gunnel molding
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 7 in. (12.4 m) molded hull
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters12.37
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches487
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1915.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal506
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Engine maxVolvo Penta® D6 IPS 450 - 330 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTriple Volvo Penta® D6 IPS 500 - 370 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity8
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water capacity160 gal. (605 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Gal9