Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 — 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 720 Fly Bridge 2011 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 55 LS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 775 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 carries 836 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 at 72,1 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
Model55 LS
Model720 Fly Bridge
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inches22
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Meters7.24
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Bridge clearance - Inches285
Draft [max] - Detail59 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Meters1.55
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft [max] - Inches61
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet57
Length - Feet72.08
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail57.6 T (52.25 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg52253.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1152
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail67 ft. 7 in. (20.6 m) molded hull
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters20.6
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches811
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9, 500 hp
Engine/s standardMTU® 10V2000 M84 - 1,360 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max775 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60 l) each
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