Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 204FS 2011 vs Monterey 320SY 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 204FS 2011 and the Monterey 320SY 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Monterey 320SY 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 204FS 2011's 270-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 204FS 2011 carries 36 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Monterey 320SY 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 204FS 2011 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 320SY 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2010 at 33,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 204FS 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches13
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53.3 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet33.83
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28