Both the Marquis Yachts 720 Tri-Deck 2012 and the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 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 2012 measures 72,1 feet overall (2012), 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 720 Tri-Deck 2012 tips the scales at 120 200 lbs - 63 973 lbs more than the Marquis Yachts Marquis 50 2008 at 56 227 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.