Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 690 2010 vs Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 — A Close Look at Two Semi Displacements
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 690 2010 and the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Marquis Yachts 690 2010 at 70,0 ft versus Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 at 72,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 tips the scales at 1 202 lbs — 1 108 lbs less 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.
The Marquis Yachts 690 2010 is rated for up to 20 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 at 72,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts 690 2010 at 70,0 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
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m) with gunnel molding
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters5.49
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Inches216
Beam - Inches22
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.63
Draft [max] - Meters1.6
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft [max] - Inches63
Weight - Detail47 T (43 t) with fuel and water
Weight - Detail60.1 T (54.5 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - kg42637.65
Weight - kg54521.76
Weight - lbs.94
Weight - lbs.1202
Length - Feet70.04
Length - Feet72.08
Length [over all with swim platform]70 ft. 0.5 in. (21.3 m) also includes gunnel molding
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
Length overall - Detail65 ft. 10 in. (20 m) molded hull
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters20.07
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches79
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCAT® C18 - 1,015 hp
Engine/s standardMTU® 10V2000 - 1,360 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,200 gal. (4,542 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4542.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60.5 l) each
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60 l) each
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Gal153