Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 263 EX 2007 vs Monterey 350 SY 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 263 EX 2007 vs Monterey 350 SY 2007 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 350 SY 2007 measures 37,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 263 EX 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 350 SY 2007 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 109 lbs less than the Monterey 263 EX 2007 at 56 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 350 SY 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 263 EX 2007's 375-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 350 SY 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Monterey 263 EX 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 263 EX 2007 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 350 SY 2007 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 350 SY 2007 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 263 EX 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (64 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail5,600 lbs. (2,542 kg)
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,490 kg)
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.56
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Meters7.33
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.07 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 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. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX
Engine/s standardMercruiser twin 350 MAG MPI BR III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (226 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (869 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxT-425 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed, porta-potti
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Water capacity17 gal. (64 l)
Water capacity48 gal. (181 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail2 gal. (7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters7.57
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)