Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 214SS 2013 vs Monterey 320SY 2013: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Monterey 214SS 2013 and the Monterey 320SY 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 320SY 2013 measures 33,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 214SS 2013 at 21,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 320SY 2013 tips the scales at 13 200 lbs - 9 550 lbs less than the Monterey 214SS 2013 at 3 650 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 320SY 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 214SS 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 320SY 2013 carries 180 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 214SS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 214SS 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 320SY 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2013 at 33,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 214SS 2013 at 21,7 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches130
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (59 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] inches30
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - lbs.3650
Weight - lbs.13200
Length - Feet21.67
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
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)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
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