Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 220 EX 2008 vs Monterey 276 1995 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 220 EX 2008 vs Monterey 276 1995 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 360 hp, the Monterey 276 1995 has a 40-hp advantage over the Monterey 220 EX 2008's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Monterey 276 1995 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 220 EX 2008 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
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model220 EX
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9.51 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l SX 220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max320 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower360 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Water capacitynot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower