Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234 FSX 2007 vs Monterey 234 FSX Montura 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 234 FSX 2007 vs Monterey 234 FSX Montura 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 FSX 2007 at 24,0 ft versus Monterey 234 FSX Montura 2006 at 24,0 ft. At 4 500 lbs and 4 500 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 320 hp for the Monterey 234 FSX 2007 and 320 hp for the Monterey 234 FSX Montura 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 62 gal and 62 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Monterey 234 FSX 2007 and Monterey 234 FSX Montura 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model234 FSX
Model234 FSX Montura
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (57 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (98 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,042 kg)
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,043 kg)
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.4500
Weight - lbs.4500
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.33 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.33 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 l Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)