Both the Marquis Yachts 690 2010 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 65 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Marquis Yachts 690 2010 at 70,0 ft versus Marquis Yachts Marquis 65 2008 at 69,0 ft. At 94 000 lbs and 94 000 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 Marquis 65 2008 tops out at 1 676 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 690 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts Marquis 65 2008 carries 1 400 gallons versus 1 200 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 690 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Marquis Yachts 690 2010 is rated for up to 20 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 65 2008 wasn't available.