Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSX 2008 vs Monterey 260SCR 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 254FSX 2008 and the Monterey 260SCR 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 254FSX 2008 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 260SCR 2009's 320-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 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Monterey 254FSX 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 260SCR 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monterey 254FSX 2008 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monterey 260SCR 2009 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters8.4
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68.58 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 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 300 hp 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity25 gal. (94.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailVacuum flush: 9 gal. (45 l);
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 21 gal. (79.49 l) VacuFlush: 18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters34.07
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)