Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 560 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 560 2009 and the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 measures 72,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 560 2009 at 57,4 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 tips the scales at 1 202 lbs — 1 140 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 560 2009 at 62 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 560 2009 is rated for up to 16 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 at 72,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 560 2009 at 57,4 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 Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. 0 in. (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 - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Meters1.6
Draft [max] - Inches6
Draft [max] - Inches63
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail60.1 T (54.5 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - kg54521.76
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.1202
Length - Feet57.42
Length - Feet72.08
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 5 in. (17.5 m) also includes gunnel molding
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
Length overall - Detail54 ft. 0 in. (16.5 m) molded hull
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters16.46
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches648
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 - 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 typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 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