Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234 FS Montura 2006 vs Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 234 FS Montura 2006 vs Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 2006 measures 37,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 234 FS Montura 2006 at 24,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 2006 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 120 lbs less than the Monterey 234 FS Montura 2006 at 45 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 425 hp, the Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 2006 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 234 FS Montura 2006's 320-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 234 FS Montura 2006 carries 62 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 350 Sport Yacht 2006 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 234 FS Montura 2006 at 24,0 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
Model234 FS Montura
Model350 Sport Yacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (57 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (54 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (98 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,043 kg)
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,490 kg)
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.33 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 l Alpha
Engine/s standardMercruiser Twin 350 Mag MPI BR III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (870 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxT-425 hp
Operational Info
HeadPortside
Headnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal38