Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 184FS 2013 vs Monterey 254FS 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 184FS 2013 is a deep-V design and the Monterey 254FS 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 254FS 2009 measures 26,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 184FS 2013 at 18,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 254FS 2009 tips the scales at 5 200 lbs - 2 700 lbs less than the Monterey 184FS 2013 at 2 500 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 425 hp, the Monterey 254FS 2009 has a 200-hp advantage over the Monterey 184FS 2013'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 254FS 2009 carries 80 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Monterey 184FS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 184FS 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 254FS 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 254FS 2009 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 184FS 2013 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 Year2013
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 - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) 8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) with arch 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m) with arch lowered
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches90
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.2500
Weight - lbs.5200
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 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 - Meters8.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep 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 - Gal80
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l 270 hp DP
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45.42 l) manual 9 gal. (34.06 l) Vacu-Flush
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12