Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 or the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011?

The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 65,7 feet overall. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 comes in at 49,5 feet, making it roughly 16,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 or the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011?

For trailering, the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 has the edge at 463 lbs dry weight versus 715 lbs for the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 is certified for 20. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 measures 206" wide, compared to 187" for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 or the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011?

The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 has the bigger tank at 506 gallons, versus 103 gallons on the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011. That 403-gallon difference translates to roughly 1209–2015 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 and Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 and the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 are built by Marquis Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011

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Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009

2009

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Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a semi displacement Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 against a deep vee Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 measures 65,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 at 49,5 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 tips the scales at 715 lbs — 252 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 at 463 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 20 passengers and at 65,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeMarquis Yachts

Model500 Sport Bridge

Model630 Sport Yacht

Model Year2009

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding

Beam17 ft. 2 in. (5.23 m)

Beam - Meters4.75

Beam - Meters5.23

Beam - Inches187

Beam - Inches206

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (5 m) top mast head light with full fuel and water

Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.99 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters5.08

Bridge clearance - Meters5.41

Bridge clearance - Inches2

Bridge clearance - Inches213

Draft [max] - Detail39.5 in. (1 m)

Draft [max] - Detail54 in. (1.37 m)

Draft [max] - Meters1.02

Draft [max] - Meters1.37

Draft [max] - Inches39.5

Draft [max] - Inches54

Weight - Detail46,300 lbs. (21,000 kg) with full fuel and water

Weight - Detail71,500 lbs. (32,432 kg)

Weight - kg21001.31

Weight - kg32431.83

Weight - lbs.463

Weight - lbs.715

Length - Feet49.5

Length - Feet65.67

Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m) also includes gunnel molding

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detail47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m) molded hull

Length overall - Detail65 ft. 8 in. (20 m)

Length overall - Meters14.4

Length overall - Meters20.02

Length overall - Inches567

Length overall - Inches788

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeSemi Displacement

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardTriple Volvo Penta® D6 IPS 500 - 370 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,030 gal. (3,899 kg)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1915.42

Fuel tank capacity - Liters3898.97

Fuel tank capacity - Gal506

Fuel tank capacity - Gal103

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeInboard - Triple

Drive typeInboard

Operational Info

Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin

HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)

Sleeping capacity8

Water capacity160 gal. (605 l)

Water capacity255 gal. (965 l)

Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)

Water heater capacitynot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69

Holding tank capacity - Liters605.67

Holding tank capacity - Gal9

Holding tank capacity - Gal16

Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 or the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011?

The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 65,7 feet overall. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 comes in at 49,5 feet, making it roughly 16,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 or the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011?

For trailering, the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 has the edge at 463 lbs dry weight versus 715 lbs for the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 is certified for 20. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 measures 206" wide, compared to 187" for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 or the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011?

The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 has the bigger tank at 506 gallons, versus 103 gallons on the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011. That 403-gallon difference translates to roughly 1209–2015 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 and Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2009 and the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2011 are built by Marquis Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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