Marquis 420 SC

[PowerYachtBlog]

video from boattest.com

Marquis 420 SC

this is a huge competitor in the 40-45 feet HT sports cruiser
market aiming mostly to the succesful Azimut 43 S, but also the new Fairline 44 Targa GT or Absolute 47
while I did not like much its lines in the first online pictures, it looks pretty good in this video

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

First, you've got to congratulate Carver for having the balls to go ahead with a completely different range of boats to their normal floating condo style. Yes, I agree that it looks really sleek on the water but I would criticise the interior design. Only one heads on a 42 footer is not enough especially on an IPS driven boat which should have more accomodation space. The other things I don't like are the fixed helm seat, the really low galley top and the folding patio doors which look a bit flimsy to me
But the critical point is how much does it cost? With the weak dollar, if it undercuts the European opposition by a significant margin, then it has a chance

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

folding patio doors look good IMO you see this idea on the old Couach Yachts and remembering I still wonder how its not copied so much
after ferrettis folding system IMO it is second best or close to a 3 part parition system to open the inside with the outside, the problem is with no flybridge ladder u still have a piece in the way on a HT with the Ferretti system

 

[KCook]

In the US market it's aimed at Cranchi, Sea Ray, Sunseeker, Tiara, and Viking (Princess). Azimut, Fairline, and Absolute sales are way too small here to constitute a market target. I'm not sure there is even a single Absolute in the US. Pity, wish we could afford more of the European boats.

Kelly