Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 233 EX Explorer 2006 vs Monterey 320SY 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 233 EX Explorer 2006 vs Monterey 320SY 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Monterey 233 EX Explorer 2006 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 233 EX Explorer 2006 carries 57 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 233 EX Explorer 2006 is rated for up to 6 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 233 EX Explorer 2006 at 22,0 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
Model233 EX Explorer
Model320SY
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.60 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches13
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (59 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. (93 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,270 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.95
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 0 in. (7.63 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in. (6.95 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity17 gal. (64 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2 gal. (8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters7.57
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee