Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008: Which Semi-Displacement Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 measures 72,1 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 15,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 at 57,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2009 tips the scales at 109 000 lbs - 47 000 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts Marquis 55 2008 at 62 000 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 Tri-Deck 2009 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 Tri-Deck 2009 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 Tri-Deck
ModelMarquis? 55
Model Year2009
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 - Inches220
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m) waterline to arch
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Inches293
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] - Inches60
Weight - Detail54.5 T (49.4 t) with fuel, water and engines
Weight - Detail62,000 lbs. (28,123 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kg49441.53
Weight - kg28122.7
Weight - lbs.109000
Weight - lbs.62000
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 - Gal1300
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 - Gal100
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6 (8 optional plus 1 in optional crew quarters)