Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 263 ES 2007 vs Monterey 320SY 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 263 ES 2007 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Monterey 263 ES 2007 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 320SY 2009's 320-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 320SY 2009 carries 180 gallons versus 60 gallons in the Monterey 263 ES 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 263 ES 2007 is rated for up to 7 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 263 ES 2007 at 24,0 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 Year2007
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 - Inches130
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches30
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail5,600 lbs. (2,542 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5600
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet33
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.07 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.33 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (226 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed, porta-potti
HeadEnclosed
Water capacity18 gal. (68 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)