Both the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 560 2011 measures 57,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 at 40,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 tips the scales at 62 000 lbs - 31 000 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 at 31 000 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 40 SC 2008 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 560 2011 carries 836 gallons versus 300 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.