Both the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2011 and the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 are semi-displacement designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 720 Tri-Deck 2009 measures 72,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 22,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2011 at 49,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 tips the scales at 109 000 lbs - 64 500 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 500 Sport Coupe 2011 at 44 500 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.