Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 254FSX 2008 vs Monterey 264FS 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 254FSX 2008 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 264FS 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Monterey 254FSX 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Monterey 264FS 2012 at 26,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 264FS 2012 tips the scales at 5 400 lbs - 200 lbs less than the Monterey 254FSX 2008 at 5 200 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 425 hp for the Monterey 254FSX 2008 and 425 hp for the Monterey 264FS 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 80 gal and 80 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 264FS 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 254FSX 2008 and Monterey 264FS 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,450 kg)
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.5200
Weight - lbs.5400
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet26.58
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 - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) With Arch or Tower Folded: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep 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 - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailVacuum flush: 9 gal. (45 l);
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters34.07
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Gal11