Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 320SY 2010 vs Monterey M3 MSX 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 320SY 2010 against a deep vee Monterey M3 MSX 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Monterey 320SY 2010 and 320 hp for the Monterey M3 MSX 2012. 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 320SY 2010 carries 18 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Monterey M3 MSX 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 320SY 2010 at 33,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey M3 MSX 2012 at 23,8 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 Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches13
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (0.68 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches39
Length - Feet33.83
Length - Feet23.83
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 10 in. (7.04 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2041.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.45
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.37 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine max320 hp (223.7 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available