Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 715 hp, the Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 has a 280-hp advantage over the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008's 435-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 carries 600 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 at 51,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 at 40,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeMarquis Yachts
MakeMarquis Yachts
Model50 LS
ModelMarquis? 40 SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWith Gunnel Molding: 15 ft. (4.6 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches180
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 19 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) including anchor light mast
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Meters4.19
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Bridge clearance - Inches165
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches43
Length - Meters15.7
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Feet51
Length - Feet40
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches10
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 6 in. (15.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail31,000 lbs. (14,061 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg14061.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31000
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9, 500 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 IPS 450, 330 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal600
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typePod Drive
Engine max715 hp
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Gal80
Holding tank capacity - Gal45