Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 690 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 vs Marquis Yachts 690 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 carries a rated maximum of 1 676 hp. Engine data for the Marquis Yachts 690 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Marquis Yachts 690 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 is rated for 21 passengers, while the Marquis Yachts 690 2009 caps at 20. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 21 passengers and at 72,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Marquis Yachts 690 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 20 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail72.00 ft
Length overall - Detail65 ft. 10 in. (20 m) molded hull
Length - Feet72
Length - Feet70.04
Length overall - Meters21.95
Length overall - Meters20.07
Length overall - Inches864
Length overall - Inches79
Draft [max] - Detail5.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.6 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.68
Draft [max] - Meters1.63
Draft [max] - Inches66
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft Min5.50 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters5.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches216
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters7.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches293
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail47 T (43 t) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg42637.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.94
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]70 ft. 0.5 in. (21.3 m) also includes gunnel molding
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters12491.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4542.49
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makenot available
Horsepower1676 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardCAT® C18 - 1,015 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,200 gal. (4,542 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Cabins4
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity2
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m) cabin
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity(2) 16 gal. (60.5 l) each
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (580 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMarquis Yachts
Modelnot available
Model69
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement