Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine King 195 2007 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine King 195 2007 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine King 195 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 2 402 lbs less than the Monark Marine King 195 2007 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Monark Marine King 195 2007 has a 40-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monark Marine King 195 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008. 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 Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Monark Marine King 195 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 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 King 195 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelKing 195
ModelSignature Fish 246 RE CR
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.2417
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (234 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches291
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max135 hp (100 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people14 @ 1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)