Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 197 FS 2013 vs Monterey 350 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 197 FS 2013 vs Monterey 350 SY 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 350 SY 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 197 FS 2013 at 19,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 197 FS 2013 tips the scales at 2 800 lbs — 2 635 lbs more than the Monterey 350 SY 2008 at 165 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 425 hp, the Monterey 350 SY 2008 has a 275-hp advantage over the Monterey 197 FS 2013's 150-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 197 FS 2013 carries 36 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Monterey 350 SY 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 197 FS 2013 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 350 SY 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 350 SY 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 197 FS 2013 at 19,7 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.70 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet19.7
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters6
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam8.40 ft
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.56
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches138
Draft [max] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement2800.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerc 350 BRIII twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 425 hp (Twin 317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity8
Water capacity48 gal. (182 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model350 SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee