Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 184FS 2012 vs Monterey 220 EX 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 184FS 2012 vs Monterey 220 EX 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Monterey 220 EX 2007 has a 95-hp advantage over the Monterey 184FS 2012'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 2007 carries 50 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Monterey 184FS 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 184FS 2012 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 220 EX 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 220 EX 2007 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 184FS 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches90
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
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. (0.86 m)
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.56 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.56
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 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 (168 kW)
Engine max320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (37 l)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti