Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 boat specs
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Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010
2010
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Marquis Yachts 600 2011 boat specs
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Marquis Yachts 600 2011
2011
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Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 vs Marquis Yachts 600 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 600 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 600 2011 measures 59,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,2 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 — 399 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts 600 2011 at 64 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 600 2011 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 600 2011 at 59,7 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
Model6
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Meters5.03
Beam - Inches187
Beam - Inches198
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (5 m) top mast head light with full fuel and water
Bridge clearance - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (7 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Meters6.99
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Bridge clearance - Inches275
Draft [max] - Detail39.5 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail55 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.4
Draft [max] - Inches39.5
Draft [max] - Inches55
Weight - Detail46,300 lbs. (21,000 kg) with full fuel and water
Weight - Detail32 T (29 t) with fuel and water
Weight - kg21001.31
Weight - kg29029.89
Weight - lbs.463
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Feet49.5
Length - Feet59.67
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m) also includes gunnel molding
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 8 in. (18.2 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® D12 EVC - 715 hp, with monitor panels
Fuel tank capacity - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1915.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal506
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom7 ft. (2.1 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 - Detail80 gal. (300 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Gal8

Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 vs Marquis Yachts 600 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 or the Marquis Yachts 600 2011?
The Marquis Yachts 600 2011 is the longer of the two at 59,7 feet overall. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 comes in at 49,5 feet, making it roughly 10,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 or the Marquis Yachts 600 2011?
For trailering, the Marquis Yachts 600 2011 has the edge at 64 lbs dry weight versus 463 lbs for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010. 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 passengers can the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 carry?
The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 has an official capacity rating of 14 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Marquis Yachts 600 2011 measures 198" wide, compared to 187" for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010. 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 2010 or the Marquis Yachts 600 2011?
The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 has the bigger tank at 506 gallons, versus 8 gallons on the Marquis Yachts 600 2011. That 498-gallon difference translates to roughly 1494–2490 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 and Marquis Yachts 600 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2010 and the Marquis Yachts 600 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.