Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2007 vs Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2007 vs Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 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 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2007 tips the scales at 2 417 lbs — 329 lbs more than the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 at 2 088 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 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007's 100-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 23 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 caps at 10. 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Signature Fish 246 RE CR 2007 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 Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelSignature Fish 246 RE CR
ModelSun Caster 200 CR 4 Point
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,417 lbs. (1,096.4 kg)
Weight - Detail2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - kg1096.33
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - lbs.2417
Weight - lbs.2088
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches243
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal. (87.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135 hp (100 kW)
Engine max100 hp (69 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum people14 @ 1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum people10 @ 1,410 lbs. (639.6 kg)