Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2011 vs Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 2007 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2011 and the Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 2007 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 59 Markham Edition 2007 tops out at 1 085 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2011 carries 506 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 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 59 Markham Edition 2007 at 59,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Bridge 2011 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
Model59 Markham Edition
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Meters5.03
Beam - Inches187
Beam - Inches198
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 8 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 22 ft. 11 in. (7.0 m)
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. (1.40 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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg21001.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.463
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet49.5
Length - Feet59
Length [over all with swim platform]49 ft. 6 in. (15.09 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 6 in. (18.14 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters18.14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail506 gal. (1,915 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028.32 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 typePod Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max1,085 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
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. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.83 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters340.69
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Gal8