Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 180 FS 2007 vs Monterey 220 EX 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 180 FS 2007 vs Monterey 220 EX 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Monterey 180 FS 2007 at 18,0 ft versus Monterey 220 EX 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 220 EX 2008 tips the scales at 4 200 lbs - 1 700 lbs less than the Monterey 180 FS 2007 at 2 500 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 320 hp, the Monterey 220 EX 2008 has a 95-hp advantage over the Monterey 180 FS 2007's 225-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 220 EX 2008 carries 50 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Monterey 180 FS 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 180 FS 2007 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 220 EX 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 220 EX 2008 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 180 FS 2007 at 18,0 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 Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (87 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.2500
Weight - lbs.4200
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 3 in. (6.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0 GL SX
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l SX 220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max320 hp (223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)