Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2010 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2010 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 720 Fly Bridge 2010 measures 72,1 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 15,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 at 57,0 feet (2008). At 12 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 720 Fly Bridge 2010 is rated for up to 20 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2010 at 72,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 at 57,0 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
Model720 Fly Bridge
ModelMarquis? 55
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (5.5 m) with gunnel molding
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches22
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Meters7.24
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches285
Bridge clearance - Inches221
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [max] - Detail60 in. (1.5 m) (Volvo D12, full displacement)
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Meters1.52
Draft [max] - Inches59
Draft [max] - Inches6
Weight - Detail60 T (54.4 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg54431.04
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Feet72.08
Length - Feet57
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m) also includes gunnel molding
Length [over all with swim platform]57 ft. 4 in. (17.5 m)
Length overall - Detail67 ft. 7 in. (20.6 m) molded hull
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters20.6
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches811
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters17.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMTU® 10V2000 - 1,360 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC, 575 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail836 gal. (3,165 l) diesel twin inboards
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3164.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal836
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 3/8 in. (2 m) cabin
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60 l) each
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)