The Whittley Monterey 600 2007 vs Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Whittley Monterey 600 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 tips the scales at 595 lbs — 260 lbs less than the Whittley Monterey 600 2007 at 335 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 — 220 hp for the Whittley Monterey 600 2007 and 225 hp for the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007. 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 Whittley Monterey 600 2007 carries 29 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007. 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 Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Whittley Monterey 600 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Whittley Monterey 600 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.