The Monterey 204FS 2013 is a deep-V design and the Monterey 214FS 2010 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Monterey 204FS 2013 at 19,6 ft versus Monterey 214FS 2010 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 214FS 2010 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Monterey 204FS 2013 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 300 hp, the Monterey 214FS 2010 has a 30-hp advantage over the Monterey 204FS 2013'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 214FS 2010 carries 55 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 204FS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 1 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.