Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 197FS 2013 vs Monterey 330 SY 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 197FS 2013 vs Monterey 330 SY 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 330 SY 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 21 gallons in the Monterey 330 SY 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 330 SY 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 330 SY 2007 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 197FS 2013 at 19,6 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches135
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℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches4
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet35
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,446 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.142
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.76
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.76 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 - Detail210 gal. (794 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo twin 5.7 Gi DP
Operational Info
Water capacity8 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (158 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28