Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 — 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 Marquis 40 SC 2008 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 775 hp, the Marquis Yachts 55 LS 2007 has a 340-hp advantage over the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008's 435-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 3 gallons in the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Marquis 40 SC 2008 at 4,0 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
ModelMarquis? 40 SC
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - DetailWaterline to Arch: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) including anchor light mast
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Meters4.19
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Bridge clearance - Inches165
Draft [max] - Detail59 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft [max] - Inches43
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Feet57
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail31,000 lbs. (14,061 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg14061.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9, 500 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 IPS 450, 330 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typePod Drive
Engine max775 hp
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal45