Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 268 SS 2007 vs Monterey 350 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 268 SS 2007 vs Monterey 350 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 350 SY 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 268 SS 2007 at 26,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 350 SY 2008 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 110 lbs less than the Monterey 268 SS 2007 at 55 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Monterey 268 SS 2007 and 425 hp for the Monterey 350 SY 2008. 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 268 SS 2007 carries 89 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Monterey 350 SY 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 268 SS 2007 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 350 SY 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 350 SY 2008 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 268 SS 2007 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
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.31 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches13
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs. (2,496 kg)
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.55
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Meters8.09
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.09 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 350 MAG MPI BR III
Engine/s standardMerc 350 BRIII twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (336 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxTwin 425 hp (Twin 317 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed, porta-potti
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Water capacity15 gal. (56 l)
Water capacity48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l) (with grey water option)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)