Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 220 EX 2007 vs Monterey 280SCR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 220 EX 2007 vs Monterey 280SCR 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 280SCR 2012 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 220 EX 2007's 320-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 280SCR 2012 carries 9 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey 220 EX 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 280SCR 2012 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 220 EX 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches11
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Length - Meters6.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.56 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.82
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18