Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSC 2009 vs Monterey 320SY 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 254FSC 2009 and the Monterey 320SY 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 2009 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 320SY 2009'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 2009 carries 18 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 254FSC 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2009 at 33,0 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
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 - Inches13
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 - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,450 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
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 300 hp SX
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 12 gal. (45.42 l) VacuFlush: 9 gal. (34.06 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
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)