Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 vs Marquis Yachts 65 2007 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 and the Marquis Yachts 65 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 676 hp, the Marquis Yachts 65 2007 has a 901-hp advantage over the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007's 775-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 carries 836 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 65 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 65 2007 at 69,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 at 57,0 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 Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam17 ft. 11 in. (5.5 m)
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Meters5.46
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inches215
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detail59 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detail6 ft. (1.8 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Meters1.83
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft [max] - Inches72
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Meters21.3
Length - Feet57
Length - Feet69
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches11
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]69 ft. 11 in. (21.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9, 500 hp
Engine/s standardCAT? C18, 1,000 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,200 gal. (4,542 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4542.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typePod Drive
Engine max775 hp
Engine max1,676 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.0 m)
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Sleeping capacity6 (plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water heater capacity32 gal. (121.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal153