Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 264FSX 2013 vs Monterey 280SCR 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 264FSX 2013 against a modified vee Monterey 280SCR 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 264FSX 2013 at 26,6 ft versus Monterey 280SCR 2011 at 29,0 ft. At 52 lbs and 82 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Monterey 264FSX 2013 and 425 hp for the Monterey 280SCR 2011. 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 — 8 gal and 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Monterey 280SCR 2011 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 264FSX 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches11
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 - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.82
Length - Feet26.58
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 21 gal. (80 l) VacuFlush: 18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)