Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 220 EX 2007 vs Monterey 340SY 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 220 EX 2007 vs Monterey 340SY 2009 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 375 hp, the Monterey 340SY 2009 has a 55-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 340SY 2009 carries 21 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 340SY 2009 at 35,0 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 Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Length - Meters6.56
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.56 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,441 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.142
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX
Engine/s standardVolvo T-300 hp 5.7 Gi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxT-375 hp (T-279.63 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
HeadEnclosed
Water capacity10 gal. (37 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28