Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 244FSX 2011 vs Monterey 288SS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 244FSX 2011 against a deep vee Monterey 288SS 2013 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 288SS 2013 measures 29,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 244FSX 2011 at 24,0 feet (2011). At 43 lbs and 71 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Monterey 288SS 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Monterey 244FSX 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 244FSX 2011 carries 62 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Monterey 288SS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 244FSX 2011 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 288SS 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 288SS 2013 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 244FSX 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55.9 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950.5 kg)
Weight - Detail7,100 lbs. (3,221 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg3220.5
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.71
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)
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 - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine max430 hp (320.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity11 gal. (41.6 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