Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 264FSC 2011 vs Monterey 320SY 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 264FSC 2011 and the Monterey 320SY 2010 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 264FSC 2011 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 320SY 2010'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 2010 carries 18 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 264FSC 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2010 at 33,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 264FSC 2011 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
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches13
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 - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet26.58
Length - Feet33.83
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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
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
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)