Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 263 EX 2008 vs Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 263 EX 2008 and the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 263 EX 2008'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 328SS Anniversary 2011 carries 142 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Monterey 263 EX 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 263 EX 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 263 EX 2008 at 26,0 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
Model263 EX
Model328SS Anniversary
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise22℃
Weight - Detail5,600 lbs. (2,540 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet32.17
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l SX 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxT-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity17 gal. (64 l)
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18