Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine Rogue 1886 2006 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine Rogue 1886 2006 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 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine Rogue 1886 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 1 539 lbs less than the Monark Marine Rogue 1886 2006 at 878 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 135 hp, the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 has a 85-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Rogue 1886 2006's 50-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 Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2008 carries 23 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Monark Marine Rogue 1886 2006. 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 Rogue 1886 2006 caps at 6. 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 Rogue 1886 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelRogue 1886
ModelSignature Fish 246 RE CR
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise4℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail8 in. (20 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.2
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches8
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail824 (373.8 kg) standard tiller steering 878 (398.3 kg) with optional console & helm seat
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - kg398.25
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - lbs.878
Weight - lbs.2417
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (216 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.7
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 7 in. (5.7 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches223
Length overall - Inches291
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (71.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kW) standard tiller steering 125 hp (93 kW) with optional console
Engine max135 hp (100 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,585 lbs. (719 kg)
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum people6 @ 800 lbs. (362.9 kg)
Maximum people14 @ 1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. (7.3 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)