Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 184FS 2013 vs Monterey 220EX 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 184FS 2013 against a modified vee Monterey 220EX 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Monterey 184FS 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Monterey 220EX 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 25 lbs and 42 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 320 hp, the Monterey 220EX 2009 has a 95-hp advantage over the Monterey 184FS 2013'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 184FS 2013 carries 28 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey 220EX 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 184FS 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 220EX 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 220EX 2009 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 184FS 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2009
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 - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m) with tower
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches9
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905.1 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.42
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. (6.6 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 - Meters6.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 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 - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerc 5.0 l 220 hp Alpha
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,775 lbs. (805.1 kg) 1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg) with gear
Maximum people8 / 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available