Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 235 SS 2020 vs Monterey 360SY 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 235 SS 2020 vs Monterey 360SY 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 360SY 2011 measures 37,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 235 SS 2020 at 23,5 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 360SY 2011 tips the scales at 16 500 lbs - 12 850 lbs less than the Monterey 235 SS 2020 at 3 650 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 360SY 2011 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 235 SS 2020's 300-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 360SY 2011 carries 230 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Monterey 235 SS 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 235 SS 2020 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 360SY 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 360SY 2011 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 235 SS 2020 at 23,5 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.50 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches138
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft Min1.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement3650.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16500
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.3 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal230
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (870.6 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-425 hp (T-316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10
Water capacity48 gal. (181.7 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model360SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee