Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 218 SS 2022 vs Monterey 350 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 218 SS 2022 vs Monterey 350 SY 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 350 SY 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 218 SS 2022 at 21,8 feet (2022). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 218 SS 2022 tips the scales at 3 650 lbs — 3 485 lbs more than the Monterey 350 SY 2008 at 165 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 425 hp, the Monterey 350 SY 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 218 SS 2022's 300-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 218 SS 2022 carries 36 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Monterey 350 SY 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 218 SS 2022 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 350 SY 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 350 SY 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 218 SS 2022 at 21,8 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.80 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet21.8
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters6.64
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches262
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam8.40 ft
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.56
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches138
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft Min2.30 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement3650.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerc 350 BRIII twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 425 hp (Twin 317 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacity48 gal. (182 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model350 SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee