Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2008 vs Monterey 254FSC 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 254FSC 2008 and the Monterey 254FSC 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Monterey 254FSC 2008 and 425 hp for the Monterey 254FSC 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Monterey 254FSC 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 254FSC 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 254FSC 2008 and Monterey 254FSC 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,450 kg)
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches319
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m) with arch lowered 8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.54
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l SX 300 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l 300 hp SX
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max425 hp (315.9 kW)
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailVacuum Flush: 9 gal. (45 l); Optional Manual Flush: 12 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 12 gal. (45.42 l) VacuFlush: 9 gal. (34.06 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2