Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 vs Marquis Yachts 560 2011 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 and the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 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 560 2011 measures 57,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 at 49,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 tips the scales at 463 lbs — 401 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 at 62 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 500 Sport Bridge 2010 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 560 2011 at 57,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 at 49,5 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
Model500 Sport Bridge
Model56
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches187
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (5 m) top mast head light with full fuel and water
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Draft [max] - Detail39.5 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Inches39.5
Draft [max] - Inches6
Weight - Detail46,300 lbs. (21,000 kg) with full fuel and water
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg21001.31
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - lbs.463
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Feet49.5
Length - Feet57.42
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m) also includes gunnel molding
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 5 in. (17.5 m)
Length overall - Detail47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m) molded hull
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters14.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches567
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTriple Volvo Penta® D6 IPS 500 - 370 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta® D9 EVC - 575 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1915.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal506
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Water capacity160 gal. (605 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Gal1