Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 224FSX 2013 vs Monterey 320SY 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 224FSX 2013 against a modified vee Monterey 320SY 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Monterey 224FSX 2013 and 320 hp for the Monterey 320SY 2009. 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 224FSX 2013 carries 55 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Monterey 320SY 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 224FSX 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 320SY 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2009 at 33,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 224FSX 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches13
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.26
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches89
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet33
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 9 in. (6.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,775 lbs. (805 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28