When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Doral 235 Bow Rider 2011 and the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Doral 255 Monticello 2011 measures 28,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Doral 235 Bow Rider 2011 at 23,6 feet (2011). At 46 lbs and 64 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Doral 235 Bow Rider 2011 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 carries 65 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Doral 235 Bow Rider 2011. 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 Doral 255 Monticello 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Doral 235 Bow Rider 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Doral 255 Monticello 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Doral 235 Bow Rider 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.