Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 560 2011 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2012: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 and the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2012 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2012 measures 72,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 at 57,4 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2012 tips the scales at 115 200 lbs - 53 200 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 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.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2012 at 72,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 560 2011 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
Model560
Model720 Fly Bridge
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m) with gunnel molding
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inches220
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) with arch
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] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Meters1.55
Draft [max] - Inches60
Draft [max] - Inches61
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail57.6 T (52.25 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - kg52253.8
Weight - lbs.62000
Weight - lbs.115200
Length - Feet57.42
Length - Feet72.08
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 5 in. (17.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
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 EVC - 575 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 - Gal1300
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 (8 optional)
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 - Gal100
Holding tank capacity - Gal153