Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 234SS 2013 vs Monterey 300SCR 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 234SS 2013 against a modified vee Monterey 300SCR 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 300SCR 2010 measures 31,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 234SS 2013 at 23,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 234SS 2013 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 394 lbs more than the Monterey 300SCR 2010 at 1 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Monterey 234SS 2013 and 300 hp for the Monterey 300SCR 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 300SCR 2010 carries 142 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Monterey 234SS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 234SS 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 300SCR 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 300SCR 2010 at 31,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 234SS 2013 at 23,0 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
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches123
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs. (1,792 kg)
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.1
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet31.33
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. (7.01 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxT-300 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity38 gal. (143.7 l)
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,775 lbs. (805 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (105.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18