Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 244FS 2011 vs Monterey 280SCR 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 244FS 2011 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 280SCR 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 280SCR 2012 measures 29,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 244FS 2011 at 24,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 280SCR 2012 tips the scales at 8 200 lbs - 3 900 lbs less than the Monterey 244FS 2011 at 4 300 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 280SCR 2012 has a 105-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 280SCR 2012 carries 90 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Monterey 244FS 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 244FS 2011 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 280SCR 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 280SCR 2012 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 244FS 2011 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches110
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55.9 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950.5 kg)
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - lbs.4300
Weight - lbs.8200
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18