Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 250CR 2010 vs Monterey 320SY 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 250CR 2010 and the Monterey 320SY 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Monterey 250CR 2010 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 250CR 2010 carries 77 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 250CR 2010 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 250CR 2010 at 27,0 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 Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches13
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters1.85
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches73
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise18°
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.61
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet33
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. (8.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 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
Headroom6 ft. (1.8 m)
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)