The Monterey 194FS 2009 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 244FSX 2013 is a deep-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 244FSX 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 194FS 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 244FSX 2013 tips the scales at 4 300 lbs - 1 200 lbs less than the Monterey 194FS 2009 at 3 100 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 320 hp, the Monterey 244FSX 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 194FS 2009'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 244FSX 2013 carries 62 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 194FS 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monterey 194FS 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Monterey 244FSX 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monterey 194FS 2009 could be the deciding factor.