Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2008 vs Monterey 300SCR 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 254FSC 2008 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 300SCR 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 254FSC 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 300SCR 2012's 300-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 300SCR 2012 carries 142 gallons versus 80 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.
The Monterey 254FSC 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 300SCR 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 300SCR 2012 at 31,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 254FSC 2008 at 26,0 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 Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches123
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise19℃
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet31.33
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
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 - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.10000
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l SX 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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 - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (315.9 kW)
Engine maxT-300 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity38 gal. (143.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailVacuum Flush: 9 gal. (45 l); Optional Manual Flush: 12 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (105.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)