Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 220EX 2009 vs Monterey 300SY 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 220EX 2009 against a deep vee Monterey 300SY 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 300SY 2013 measures 31,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 220EX 2009 at 21,0 feet (2009). At 42 lbs and 1 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Monterey 220EX 2009 and 300 hp for the Monterey 300SY 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 300SY 2013 carries 142 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey 220EX 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 300SY 2013 at 31,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 220EX 2009 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 Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m) with tower
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905.1 kg)
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.1
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet31.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerc 5.0 l 220 hp Alpha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxT-300 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Water capacity38 gal. (143.7 l)
Maximum capacity1,775 lbs. (805.1 kg) 1,900 lbs. (861.8 kg) with gear
Maximum capacitynot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (105.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18