Both the Marquis Yachts 560 2010 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 59 ME 2008 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Marquis Yachts 560 2010 at 57,4 ft versus Marquis Yachts Marquis 59 ME 2008 at 59,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts Marquis 59 ME 2008 tips the scales at 64 000 lbs - 2 000 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 560 2010 at 62 000 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 Marquis 59 ME 2008 tops out at 1 015 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 560 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 560 2010 carries 836 gallons versus 800 gallons in the Marquis Yachts Marquis 59 ME 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Marquis Yachts 560 2010 is rated for up to 16 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 59 ME 2008 wasn't available.