Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 204FSX 2012 vs Monterey 330 SY 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 204FSX 2012 is a deep-V design and the Monterey 330 SY 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 330 SY 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 204FSX 2012 at 19,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 330 SY 2008 tips the scales at 14 200 lbs - 11 100 lbs less than the Monterey 204FSX 2012 at 3 100 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 320 hp, the Monterey 330 SY 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 204FSX 2012'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 330 SY 2008 carries 210 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 204FSX 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 204FSX 2012 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 330 SY 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 330 SY 2008 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 204FSX 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.21
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches87
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,577 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.3100
Weight - lbs.14200
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP Twin 300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 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. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28