Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 vs Monterey M6 2019: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 vs Monterey M6 2019 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 460 hp, the Monterey M6 2019 has a 110-hp advantage over the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017's 350-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 355 Sport Yacht 2017 carries 210 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Monterey M6 2019. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Monterey M6 2019 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 35,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monterey M6 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.27 ft
Length overall - Detail25.10 ft
Length - Feet35.27
Length - Feet25.1
Length overall - Meters10.75
Length overall - Meters7.65
Length overall - Inches423
Length overall - Inches301
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches103
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min3.20 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement5200.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepower460 hp
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower380 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity42
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Boat typePower
Boat typePower