Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 197FS 2013 vs Monterey 220 EX 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 197FS 2013 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 170-hp advantage over the Monterey 197FS 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 197FS 2013 carries 36 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey 220 EX 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 197FS 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 220 EX 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monterey 220 EX 2007 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monterey 197FS 2013 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.56
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.56 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (37 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti