Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 263 ES 2007 vs Monterey 330 SY 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 263 ES 2007 vs Monterey 330 SY 2008 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 330 SY 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 263 ES 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 330 SY 2008 tips the scales at 14 200 lbs - 8 600 lbs less than the Monterey 263 ES 2007 at 5 600 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 375 hp, the Monterey 263 ES 2007 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 330 SY 2008'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 330 SY 2008 carries 210 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 330 SY 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 330 SY 2008 at 35,0 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,600 lbs. (2,542 kg)
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,577 kg)
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.5600
Weight - lbs.14200
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet35
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.07 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 5.7 Gi DP Twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (226 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed, porta-potti
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Water capacity18 gal. (68 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (158 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)