Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine Jon Boats 1232 2007 vs Monark Marine Sun Spa 220 RE CR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine Jon Boats 1232 2007 vs Monark Marine Sun Spa 220 RE 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 Sun Spa 220 RE CR 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1232 2007 at 12,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monark Marine Sun Spa 220 RE CR 2006 tips the scales at 2 315 lbs — 2 303 lbs less than the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1232 2007 at 12 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Monark Marine Sun Spa 220 RE CR 2006 has a 119-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1232 2007's 6-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 Sun Spa 220 RE CR 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1232 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 Sun Spa 220 RE CR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Sun Spa 220 RE 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 1232 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 1232
ModelSun Spa 220 RE 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 - Detail120 lbs
Weight - Detail2,315 lbs. (1,050.1 kg)
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - kg1050.07
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.2315
Width [transom] - Detail32 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches144
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 max6 hp (4.5 kW)
Engine max125 hp (86 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity390 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)