Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 270 CR 2007 vs Monterey 320SY 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 270 CR 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 425 hp, the Monterey 270 CR 2007 has a 105-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 270 CR 2007 carries 89 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Monterey 320SY 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 270 CR 2007 is rated for up to 8 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 270 CR 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 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 - Inches13
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail7,400 lbs. (3,359 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg3356.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.22
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 0 in. (8.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 11 in. (8.22 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.2
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches323
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (336 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomFull-size
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Water capacity21 gal. (79 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal28