Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 194 FS Montura 2006 vs Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 194 FS Montura 2006 vs Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 has a 160-hp advantage over the Monterey 194 FS Montura 2006's 270-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 328SS Anniversary 2011 carries 142 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 194 FS Montura 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 194 FS Montura 2006 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 194 FS Montura 2006 at 19,0 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
Model194 FS Montura
Model328SS Anniversary
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches116
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (54 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. (87 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,407 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.98
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet32.17
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.62 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 4.3 l Alpha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxT-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18