Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 318SS 2008 vs Monterey 330 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 318SS 2008 against a modified vee Monterey 330 SY 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 330 SY 2008 measures 35,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 318SS 2008 at 31,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 330 SY 2008 tips the scales at 142 lbs — 134 lbs less than the Monterey 318SS 2008 at 8 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 — 320 hp for the Monterey 318SS 2008 and 320 hp for the Monterey 330 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 318SS 2008 carries 142 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Monterey 330 SY 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 318SS 2008 is rated for up to 9 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 318SS 2008 at 31,0 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 Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise22°
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg)
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,577 kg)
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.142
Length - Meters9.7
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 10 in. (9.7 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters9.7
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches382
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 l GXI DP 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP Twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (538 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 239 kW)
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (158 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)