Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 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?
The Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 715 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 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 Marquis 55 2008 carries 836 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 at 57,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 50 LS 2007 at 51,0 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? 55
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWith Gunnel Molding: 15 ft. (4.6 m)
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches18
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 19 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m) (Volvo D12, full displacement)
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches6
Length - Meters15.7
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Feet51
Length - Feet57
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 6 in. (15.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.62
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? D9 EVC, 575 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l) diesel twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max715 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal8
Holding tank capacity - Gal1