The Monterey 238 SS 2022 vs Monterey 244FS 2011 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 238 SS 2022 at 23,0 ft versus Monterey 244FS 2011 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 238 SS 2022 tips the scales at 3 950 lbs — 3 907 lbs more than the Monterey 244FS 2011 at 43 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 380 hp, the Monterey 238 SS 2022 has a 60-hp advantage over the Monterey 244FS 2011'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 244FS 2011 carries 62 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Monterey 238 SS 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monterey 238 SS 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Monterey 244FS 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monterey 238 SS 2022 could be the deciding factor.