When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 340SY 2009 and the Monterey 350 SY 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 340SY 2009 at 35,0 ft versus Monterey 350 SY 2008 at 37,0 ft. At 142 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 350 SY 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 340SY 2009's 375-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.