Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 320SY 2009 vs Monterey 385 SS 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 320SY 2009 vs Monterey 385 SS 2020 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 400 hp, the Monterey 385 SS 2020 has a 80-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 385 SS 2020 carries 25 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.
Bottom line: The Monterey 385 SS 2020 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
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model320SY
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam11.00 ft
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches13
Beam - Inches132
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℃
Deadrisenot available
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] inches3
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - Detailnot available
Length - Meters10.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.60 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement16000.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-270 hp 5.0 GXi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Water capacity49
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower