When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 70 Tri-Deck 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 720 Tri-Deck 2011 at 72,1 ft versus Marquis Yachts Marquis 70 Tri-Deck 2008 at 72,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 tips the scales at 1 202 lbs — 1 093 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts Marquis 70 Tri-Deck 2008 at 109 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 Marquis 70 Tri-Deck 2008 tops out at 1 676 hp. Engine specs for the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 13 gal and 13 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.