Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234 FSX Montura 2006 vs Monterey 400SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 234 FSX Montura 2006 vs Monterey 400SY 2008 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 375 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 234 FSX 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 FSX Montura 2006 carries 62 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Monterey 400SY 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2008 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 234 FSX 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 FSX Montura
Model400SY
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches15
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (57 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (98 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,043 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Meters12.5
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet41
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.33 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches492
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 l Alpha
Engine/s standardVolvo ISP Twin 450 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Headnot available
HeadVac flush
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee