Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Sun Caster 240 CR 4 Point 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine FS 1400 DLX T (Deluxe With Tiller Steering) 2005 vs Monark Marine Sun Caster 240 CR 4 Point 2006 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 135 hp, the Monark Marine Sun Caster 240 CR 4 Point 2006 has a 95-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 Sun Caster 240 CR 4 Point 2006 is rated for 14 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 Sun Caster 240 CR 4 Point 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Sun Caster 240 CR 4 Point 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 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)
ModelSun Caster 240 CR 4 Point
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail605 lbs. (274.4 kg)
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kg274.42
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.605
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches291
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thicknessnot available
Rail heightnot available
Rail height27 in. (69 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Engine max40 hp (29.8 kw)
Engine max135 hp (100 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity975 lbs. (442.3 kg)
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people14 @ 1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)