Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2012 vs Marquis Yachts 690 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2012 against a semi displacement Marquis Yachts 690 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 690 2010 measures 70,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2012 at 65,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2012 tips the scales at 715 lbs — 621 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts 690 2010 at 94 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.
Both boats are rated for 20 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 690 2010 at 70,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 630 Sport Yacht 2012 at 65,7 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
Model630 Sport Yacht
Model69
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam17 ft. 2 in. (5.23 m)
Beam18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters5.23
Beam - Meters5.49
Beam - Inches206
Beam - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Detail17 ft. 9 in. (5.99 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters5.41
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inches213
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detail54 in. (1.37 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.37
Draft [max] - Meters1.63
Draft [max] - Inches54
Draft [max] - Inches64
Weight - Detail71,500 lbs. (32,432 kg)
Weight - Detail47 T (43 t) with fuel and water
Weight - kg32431.83
Weight - kg42637.65
Weight - lbs.715
Weight - lbs.94
Length - Feet65.67
Length - Feet70.04
Length overall - Detail65 ft. 8 in. (20 m)
Length overall - Detail65 ft. 10 in. (20 m) molded hull
Length overall - Meters20.02
Length overall - Meters20.07
Length overall - Inches788
Length overall - Inches79
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]70 ft. 0.5 in. (21.3 m) also includes gunnel molding
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,030 gal. (3,899 kg)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,200 gal. (4,542 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3898.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4542.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCAT® C18 - 1,015 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity255 gal. (965 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (605 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters605.67
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal16
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60.5 l) each