Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine King 175 2007 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine King 175 2007 vs Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007 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 RE CR 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine King 175 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monark Marine King 175 2007 tips the scales at 129 lbs — 108 lbs more than the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007 at 21 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 150 hp, the Monark Marine King 175 2007 has a 25-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monark Marine King 175 2007 carries 37 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Monark Marine King 175 2007 caps at 6. 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 RE CR 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Signature Fish 227 RE CR 2007 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 King 175 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelKing 175
ModelSignature Fish 227 RE CR
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,290 lbs. (585.1 kg)
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.6 kg)
Weight - kg585.13
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.129
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail90 in. (229 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches208
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max125 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737.1 kg)
Maximum capacity2,405 lbs. (1,090.9 kg)
Maximum people6 @ 850 lbs. (385.6 kg)
Maximum people12 @ 1,700 lbs. (771.1 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)