Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 264FS 2012 vs Monterey 298 SC 2002: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 264FS 2012 vs Monterey 298 SC 2002 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 298 SC 2002 measures 31,1 feet overall (2002), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 264FS 2012 at 26,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 298 SC 2002 tips the scales at 8 157 lbs - 2 757 lbs less than the Monterey 264FS 2012 at 5 400 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 Monterey 264FS 2012 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Monterey 298 SC 2002 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 298 SC 2002 carries 142 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Monterey 264FS 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 298 SC 2002 at 31,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 264FS 2012 at 26,6 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
Model264FS
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9.70 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
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 - 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. (0.66 m)
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. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,450 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5400
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet26.58
Length - Feet31.11
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail31.11 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.48
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches373
Displacementnot available
Displacement8157.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water capacity17
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower