When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 690 2009 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 are semi displacement designs with fiberglass construction — 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 690 2009 measures 70,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 at 57,0 feet (2008). At 94 lbs and 62 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The Marquis Yachts 690 2009 is rated for up to 20 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 wasn't available.