Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 2007 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 2007 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 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?
The Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 2007 carries a rated maximum of 1 085 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 59 Markham Edition 2007 carries 800 gallons versus 600 gallons in the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 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 59 Markham Edition 2007 at 59,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 at 51,0 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
Model59 Markham Edition
ModelMarquis? 50
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Beam15 ft. (4.6 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters5.03
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inches198
Beam - Inches180
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 22 ft. 11 in. (7.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Meters6.99
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches275
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Draft [max] - Detail55 in. (1.40 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.4
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches55
Draft [max] - Inches57
Length - Meters18.14
Length - Meters15.7
Length - Feet59
Length - Feet51
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]59 ft. 6 in. (18.14 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 6 in. (15.7 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail56,227 lbs. (25,504 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg25504.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.56227
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D12 EVC, 715 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC, 575 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028.32 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal800
Fuel tank capacity - Gal600
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typePod Drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine max1,085 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional)
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.83 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal80
Holding tank capacity - Gal80