Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2008 vs Monterey 340SY 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 254FSC 2008 and the Monterey 340SY 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 254FSC 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 340SY 2009'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 340SY 2009 carries 21 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.
The Monterey 254FSC 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 340SY 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 340SY 2009 at 35,0 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 Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,441 kg)
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
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] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.142
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 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 T-300 hp 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (315.9 kW)
Engine maxT-375 hp (T-279.63 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. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)