Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 320SY 2012 vs Monterey 360SY 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Monterey 320SY 2012 against a modified vee Monterey 360SY 2010 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 360SY 2010 measures 37,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 320SY 2012 at 33,8 feet (2012). At 132 lbs and 165 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 360SY 2010 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 320SY 2012'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 360SY 2010 carries 23 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Monterey 320SY 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 360SY 2010 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 320SY 2012 at 33,8 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 Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.3
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches13
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (76.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.132
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Feet33.83
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 10 in. (10.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. (11.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (870.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxT-320 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine maxT-425 hp (T-316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m)
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2 m)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Water capacity48 gal. (181.7 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (105.99 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal38