Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2008 vs Monterey 298 SC Super Sport 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 254FSC 2008 vs Monterey 298 SC Super Sport 2006 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 425 hp, the Monterey 254FSC 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 298 SC Super Sport 2006'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 298 SC Super Sport 2006 carries 142 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 254FSC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monterey 298 SC Super Sport 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Monterey 254FSC 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monterey 298 SC Super Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monterey 298 SC Super Sport 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monterey 254FSC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model254FSC
Model298 SC Super Sport
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,859 kg)
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters9.03
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 7 in. (9.03 m)
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Meters9.02
Length overall - Inches319
Length overall - Inches355
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (54 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.85
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 10 in. (9.72 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l SX 300 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin 5.0 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max425 hp (315.9 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailVacuum Flush: 9 gal. (45 l); Optional Manual Flush: 12 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Headnot available
HeadPrivate
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4