Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 214 FS 2008 vs Monterey 288SS 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 214 FS 2008 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 288SS 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 288SS 2013 measures 29,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 214 FS 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 288SS 2013 tips the scales at 7 100 lbs - 3 600 lbs less than the Monterey 214 FS 2008 at 3 500 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 430 hp, the Monterey 288SS 2013 has a 130-hp advantage over the Monterey 214 FS 2008's 300-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 288SS 2013 carries 100 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Monterey 214 FS 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 214 FS 2008 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 288SS 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 288SS 2013 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 214 FS 2008 at 21,0 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detail7,100 lbs. (3,221 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg3220.5
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.7100
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 9 in. (6.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 l SX 190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine max430 hp (320.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity11 gal. (41.6 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