Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 204FSX 2013 vs Monterey 220 EX 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 204FSX 2013 against a modified vee Monterey 220 EX 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Monterey 204FSX 2013 at 19,6 ft versus Monterey 220 EX 2008 at 21,0 ft. At 31 lbs and 42 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Monterey 220 EX 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 204FSX 2013'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 204FSX 2013 carries 36 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey 220 EX 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 204FSX 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 220 EX 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monterey 220 EX 2008 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monterey 204FSX 2013 with its 270-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
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 - 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℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
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. (86 cm)
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 - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.31
Weight - lbs.42
Length - Feet19.58
Length - Feet21
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 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 - Meters6.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine max320 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l SX 220 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti