Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 184FS 2013 vs Monterey 400SY 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 184FS 2013 against a modified vee Monterey 400SY 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 400SY 2011 measures 41,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 184FS 2013 at 18,0 feet (2013). At 25 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2011 has a 210-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 400SY 2011 carries 33 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 400SY 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2011 at 41,0 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 Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches15
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet41
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. (12.5 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
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 - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.3 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal39