Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 197FS 2013 vs Monterey 290 Cruiser 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 197FS 2013 vs Monterey 290 Cruiser 2006 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 300 hp, the Monterey 290 Cruiser 2006 has a 150-hp advantage over the Monterey 197FS 2013's 150-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 290 Cruiser 2006 carries 142 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 197FS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 197FS 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 290 Cruiser 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 290 Cruiser 2006 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 197FS 2013 at 19,6 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
Model197FS
Model290 Cruiser
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 11 in. (3.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters3.02
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches119
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (54 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches37
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,540 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.10000
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.57
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.57 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxT-300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin 4.3 GXi DP
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity38 gal. (144 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
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