Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2009 vs Monterey 280 SCR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 254FSC 2009 vs Monterey 280 SCR 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Monterey 254FSC 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Monterey 280 SCR 2013 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 280 SCR 2013 tips the scales at 8 200 lbs — 8 146 lbs less than the Monterey 254FSC 2009 at 54 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 254FSC 2009 has a 45-hp advantage over the Monterey 280 SCR 2013's 380-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 8 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Monterey 280 SCR 2013 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 254FSC 2009 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
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model254FSC
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9.20 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.8
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches110
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,450 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Displacementnot available
Displacement8200.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l 300 hp SX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water capacity3
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 12 gal. (45.42 l) VacuFlush: 9 gal. (34.06 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower