Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 204FSX 2013 vs Monterey 400SY 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 204FSX 2013 is a deep-V design and the Monterey 400SY 2008 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 204FSX 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 400SY 2008 carries 330 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 204FSX 2013. 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 400SY 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Monterey 204FSX 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 400SY 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monterey 400SY 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 41,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monterey 204FSX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches150
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3100
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet41
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches492
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal330
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo ISP Twin 450 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadVac flush
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal.
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