CL ASSY CRUISER

The Marquis 40 Sport Coupe has distinctly European styling with a top-notch design pedigree.

40'10" 13'1" h e m a r q u i s 4 0 s p o r t c o u p e of fered a midsize entr y point for enthusiasts looking to get into the Wisconsin-based brand. Marquis built 51 hulls before replacing the 40 SC with the 420 Sport Coupe, which had transom design tweaks and an added hydraulic swim platform. Notable features: Italian design firm Nuvolari Lenard penned the 40 SC’s sleek lines. Our test vessel had 435 hp Volvo Penta IPS600 diesels. Top speed: 35 knots. Belowdecks: There was a two-stateroom layout with a forepeak master, a double-berth guest stateroom and a single head. Availability: At press time, we found eight Marquis 40 SCs on the market, ranging from $317,050 to $388,000.

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