Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 220 EX 2008 vs Monterey 400SY 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 220 EX 2008 against a deep vee Monterey 400SY 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 400SY 2013 measures 41,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 220 EX 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). At 42 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2013 has a 115-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 400SY 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey 220 EX 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2013 at 41,0 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches15
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet41
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. (12.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.3 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal39