Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 235 SS 2020 vs Monterey 254FSX 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 235 SS 2020 vs Monterey 254FSX 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 254FSX 2010 measures 26,6 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 235 SS 2020 at 23,5 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 235 SS 2020 tips the scales at 3 650 lbs — 3 598 lbs more than the Monterey 254FSX 2010 at 52 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 254FSX 2010 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 235 SS 2020's 300-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 235 SS 2020 carries 52 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 254FSX 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 235 SS 2020 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 254FSX 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 254FSX 2010 at 26,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 235 SS 2020 at 23,5 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.50 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet26.58
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement3650.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Arch: 5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With Arch Lowered: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.52
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 12 gal. (45.42 l) Vacu-Flush: 9 gal. (34.06 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model254FSX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee