Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 244FSX 2012 vs Monterey 400SY 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 244FSX 2012 against a modified vee Monterey 400SY 2009 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 400SY 2009 measures 41,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 244FSX 2012 at 24,0 feet (2012). At 43 lbs and 22 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 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2009 has a 115-hp advantage over the Monterey 244FSX 2012'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 2012 carries 62 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Monterey 400SY 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 244FSX 2012 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 400SY 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2009 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 244FSX 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches15
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.55 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.96 m)
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs. (1,950.5 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet41
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (234.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.37 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo T-500 hp diesel IPS
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,800 lbs. (816.5 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal39