Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 224FSX 2012 vs Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 224FSX 2012 against a modified vee Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 430 hp, the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 has a 130-hp advantage over the Monterey 224FSX 2012'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 328SS Anniversary 2011 carries 142 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Monterey 224FSX 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 224FSX 2012 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 224FSX 2012 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
Model224FSX
Model328SS Anniversary
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet32.17
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 9 in. (6.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxT-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,775 lbs. (805 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