Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234 FS 2008 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 234 FS 2008 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 has a 30-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 234 FS 2008 carries 62 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 at 35,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 234 FS 2008 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
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model234 FS
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.8 m)
Beam11.25 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,951 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet35.27
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.27 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches423
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower