Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine King 165 (Dual Console Bow) 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine King 165 (Dual Console Bow) 2005 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 115 hp, the Monark Marine King 165 (Dual Console Bow) 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monark Marine King 165 (Dual Console Bow) 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine King 165 (Dual Console Bow) 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine King 165 (Dual Console Bow) 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelFS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering)
ModelKing 165 (Dual Console Bow)
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam90 in. (229 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches9
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail605 lbs. (274.4 kg)
Weight - Detail1,165 lbs. (528.4 kg)
Weight - kg274.42
Weight - kg528.43
Weight - lbs.605
Weight - lbs.1165
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches196
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine max115 hp (85 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity975 lbs. (442.3 kg)
Maximum capacity1,410 lbs. (639.6 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)