Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 214FSC 2009 vs Monterey 320SY 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 214FSC 2009 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?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Monterey 214FSC 2009 and 320 hp for the Monterey 320SY 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 214FSC 2009 carries 55 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 214FSC 2009 is rated for up to 6 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 214FSC 2009 at 21,0 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 Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches13
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet33.83
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 9 in. (6.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerc 4.3 l 190 hp Alpha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Maximum capacity1,775 lbs. (805 kg) 1,900 lbs. (862 kg) with gear
Maximum capacitynot 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