When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 690 2012 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 65 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Marquis Yachts 690 2012 at 70,0 ft versus Marquis Yachts Marquis 65 2008 at 69,0 ft. At 94 lbs and 94 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 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 12 gal and 14 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.