Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 320SY 2009 vs Monterey 350 SY 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Monterey 320SY 2009 and the Monterey 350 SY 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 425 hp, the Monterey 350 SY 2008 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 350 SY 2008 carries 230 gallons versus 180 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.
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 320SY 2009 at 33,0 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 Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches130
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches30
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Meters11.3
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches10
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 m)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16500
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardMerc 350 BRIII twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (871 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Fuel tank capacity - Gal230
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine maxTwin 425 hp (Twin 317 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Water capacity48 gal. (182 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2