[Bob S.]

I would like to hear from anyone who has information on the 59' Marquis. How does the boat handle in rough weather.

How is the visibility from the upper and lower helms.

How is the quality of the boat?

Thank you for any information that you can provide.

Bob S.

[shelgemo]

I am also interested in same boat. What did you find out?

[RamSport47]

Originally Posted by shelgemo

I am also interested in same boat. What did you find out?

I work at a Marquis dealership, and can tell you, the quality of the Marquis line is fantastic. We have very few problems with them and they ride like a dream. We are near Cleveland, Ohio, and we pick up the Marquis' from the factory and bring them by water to our location. We have never had to delay our trip for weather (although it would have stopped lesser boats). If you have any specific questions, let me know

[T Westra]

Bob S.

I took delivery of a 59 Marquis on May 1st, 2008. We had approximately 500NM to bring her home in the Great Lakes. The lakes gave us everything they had. Head sea, beam sea, following sea, rain, snow, hail, fog and 6'-8' seas. Made the trip in 2 1/2 days with no problem at all. The boat handled very well. Visibility on the upper helm was fantastic and with the heat on up there we were very comfortable. The hull design is such that is is not a dry boat. In those conditions we had considerable spray reaching the upper helm's enclosure but stayed very dry. The quality of the boat is exceptional, no creaking or cracking down below even if those conditions. I will say the visiblity from the lower helm is not near as good as on the fly bridge but isn't bad. I traded a 53 Voyager on this boat and will say that there is a world of difference in the two boats. My only complaint is that I am still dealing with a trim tab issue (leaky hydraulics). It is a Volvo Penta system and so far I am not impressed. My dealer is taking care of it but we went through an entire season and they stil are not right. The boat does not perform well without trim. Sorry for the book and hopes this helps.

Tim Westra