Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 vs Monark Marine Vision 16 DC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 vs Monark Marine Vision 16 DC 2008 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 75 hp, the Monark Marine Vision 16 DC 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005's 50-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 Vision 16 DC 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine Vision 16 DC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Vision 16 DC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine FS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console) 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelFS 1601 DLX SC (Deluxe Side Console)
ModelVision 16 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam82 in. (208 cm)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches82
Deadrise12℃
Deadrise10℃
Depth - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches24
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail11 in. (28 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.28
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inches11
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detail690 lbs. (313.0 kg)
Weight - Detail995 lbs. (451.3 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg451.32
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.995
Width [transom] - Detail70 in. (178 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail81 in. (205 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches198
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in. (.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.10 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49.2 l)
Engine max50 hp (37 kw)
Engine max75 hp (56 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs. (530.7 kg)
Maximum capacity1,475 lbs. (669.1 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 @ 825 lbs. (374.2 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (6.3 m)