Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 520 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 520 2009 and the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 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?
The Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 tops out at 775 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 520 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 carries 836 gallons versus 600 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 520 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Marquis Yachts 520 2009 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 at 57,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 520 2009 at 51,6 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 2 in. (4.6 m) with gunnel molding
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters4.62
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches182
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail59 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches59
Weight - Detail56,227 lbs. (25,504 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg25504.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.56227
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet51.58
Length - Feet57
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 7 in. (15.7 m) also includes molding
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 4 in. (14.7 m) molded hull
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters14.73
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches580
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta® D9 EVC - 575 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9, 500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal600
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typePod Drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max775 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal80
Holding tank capacity - Gal100