Both the Monterey 330 SY 2008 and the Monterey 340SY 2011 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Monterey 330 SY 2008 at 35,0 ft versus Monterey 340SY 2011 at 35,3 ft. At 14 200 lbs and 14 200 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 375 hp, the Monterey 340SY 2011 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 330 SY 2008's 320-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 210 gal and 210 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.