Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 vs Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 676 hp, the Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 has a 1 241-hp advantage over the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008's 435-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 carries 33 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 Tri-Deck 2009 is rated for up to 21 people. Passenger data for the Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Marquis Yachts Tri-Deck 2009 at 72,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Marquis Yachts Marquis 40 SC 2008 at 4,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail72.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet72
Length - Feet4
Length overall - Meters21.95
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches864
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail5.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.68
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches66
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft Min5.50 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 11 in. (4.2 m) with gunnel molding
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.24
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches167
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) including anchor light mast
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.19
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches165
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail31,000 lbs. (14,061 kg) with fuel and water
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg14061.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 10 in. (12.4 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters12491.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makenot available
Horsepower1676 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typePod Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta? D6 IPS 450, 330 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4
Cabins4
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity2
Water capacity140 gal. (530 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal153
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Liters579.17
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m) cabin
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMarquis Yachts
Modelnot available
ModelMarquis? 40 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement