Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2008 vs Monterey 320SY 2011: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Monterey 254FSC 2008 and the Monterey 320SY 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 254FSC 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 320SY 2011'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 320SY 2011 carries 180 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 320SY 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2011 at 33,8 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 Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches130
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet33.83
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. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches30
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13200
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (315.9 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-238.6 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailVacuum Flush: 9 gal. (45 l); Optional Manual Flush: 12 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)