The Monterey 244FSX 2013 vs Monterey 258 SS 2019 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 244FSX 2013 at 24,0 ft versus Monterey 258 SS 2019 at 25,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 258 SS 2019 tips the scales at 5 100 lbs — 5 057 lbs less than the Monterey 244FSX 2013 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 430 hp, the Monterey 258 SS 2019 has a 110-hp advantage over the Monterey 244FSX 2013's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 62 gal and 65 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monterey 258 SS 2019 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Monterey 244FSX 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monterey 258 SS 2019 could be the deciding factor.