Matching a modified vee Monterey 360SY 2009 against a deep vee Monterey M5 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 360SY 2009 measures 37,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 11,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey M5 2012 at 25,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 360SY 2009 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 113 lbs more than the Monterey M5 2012 at 52 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Monterey 360SY 2009 and 425 hp for the Monterey M5 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 360SY 2009 carries 23 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey M5 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.