Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 248 LSC 2007 vs Monterey 328SS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 248 LSC 2007 vs Monterey 328SS 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Monterey 328SS 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 248 LSC 2007's 375-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 328SS 2011 carries 142 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Monterey 248 LSC 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 248 LSC 2007 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 328SS 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS 2011 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 248 LSC 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (2,315 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.51
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.48
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet32.17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.12 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.48 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxT-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity14 gal. (52 l)
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
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