Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 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 2011 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 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 2011 measures 72,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 21,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 at 51,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 tips the scales at 56 227 lbs — 55 075 lbs less than the Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 at 1 152 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 720 Fly Bridge 2011 is rated for up to 20 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts 720 Fly Bridge 2011 at 72,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 at 51,0 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? 5
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam18 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m) with gunnel molding
Beam15 ft. (4.6 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Meters5.59
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inches22
Beam - Inches18
Bridge clearance - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.2 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail19 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Meters7.24
Bridge clearance - Meters6.07
Bridge clearance - Inches285
Bridge clearance - Inches239
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Draft [max] - Detail57 in. (1.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.55
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Inches61
Draft [max] - Inches57
Weight - Detail57.6 T (52.25 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - Detail56,227 lbs. (25,504 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg52253.8
Weight - kg25504.12
Weight - lbs.1152
Weight - lbs.56227
Length - Feet72.08
Length - Feet51
Length [over all with swim platform]72 ft. 1 in. (22 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft. 6 in. (15.7 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 - Meters15.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMTU® 10V2000 M84 - 1,360 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D9 EVC, 575 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,300 gal. (4,921 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail600 gal. (2,271 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4921.03
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) cabin
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 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 - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Gal8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 (6 optional)