Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234FSX 2010 vs Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 234FSX 2010 and the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the Monterey 234FSX 2010'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 328SS Anniversary 2011 carries 142 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Monterey 234FSX 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 234FSX 2010 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 234FSX 2010 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
Model234FSX
Model328SS Anniversary
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55.9 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. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950.5 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet32.17
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxT-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18