Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2007 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2007 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 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 Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 21,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2007 at 1,0 feet (2007). At 1 lbs and 21 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 has a 122-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2007's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2007 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 CR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelJon Boats 1032
ModelSignature Fish 227 CR
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam51 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail100 lbs
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kg45.36
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail32 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches12
Length overall - Inches267
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.5 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Rail heightnot available
Rail height27 in. (69 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max3 hp (2.2 kW)
Engine max125 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity290 lbs
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum people2 @ 250 lbs
Maximum people12 @ 1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (0.203 cm)