Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 184FS 2011 vs Monterey 260SCR 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 184FS 2011 and the Monterey 260SCR 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Monterey 260SCR 2009 has a 95-hp advantage over the Monterey 184FS 2011's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 184FS 2011 carries 28 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 260SCR 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 184FS 2011 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 260SCR 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 260SCR 2009 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 184FS 2011 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.3 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68.58 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet27
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 300 hp 5.7 Gi DP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity25 gal. (94.64 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 21 gal. (79.49 l) VacuFlush: 18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21