When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 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 Tri-Deck 2009 measures 72,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 68,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 at 4,0 feet (2008). At 109 lbs and 31 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 40 SC 2008 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 carries 13 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 is rated for up to 20 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 wasn't available.