Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 520 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 520 2009 and the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 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 2011 measures 72,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 20,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 520 2009 at 51,6 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 tips the scales at 120 200 lbs - 63 973 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 520 2009 at 56 227 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 520 2009 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 at 72,1 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
Model520
Model720 Tri-Deck
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 2 in. (4.6 m) with gunnel molding
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.62
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inches182
Beam - Inches220
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters1.6
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches63
Weight - Detail56,227 lbs. (25,504 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail60.1 T (54.5 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kg25504.12
Weight - kg54521.76
Weight - lbs.56227
Weight - lbs.120200
Length - Feet51.58
Length - Feet72.08
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 7 in. (15.7 m) also includes molding
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 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
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 standardMTU® 10V2000 - 1,360 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal600
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1300
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60 l) each
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal80
Holding tank capacity - Gal153