Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234 FS 2008 vs Monterey 268 SC Super Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 234 FS 2008 vs Monterey 268 SC Super Sport 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Monterey 234 FS 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Monterey 268 SC Super Sport 2006 at 26,0 ft. At 43 lbs and 56 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 268 SC Super Sport 2006 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 234 FS 2008'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 268 SC Super Sport 2006 carries 89 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Monterey 234 FS 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monterey 268 SC Super Sport 2006 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monterey 234 FS 2008 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model234 FS
Model268 SC Super Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.8 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,951 kg)
Weight - Detail5,600 lbs. (2,542 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.56
Length - Meters7.3
Length - Meters8.09
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet26
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.80 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.3
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches13
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (62 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (100 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.09 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches318
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l SX 220 hp
Engine/s standardMercruiser 350 Mag MPI BR III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (337 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
HeadPrivate
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l) (w/ gray water optional)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21