Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 214SS 2013 vs Monterey 280SCR 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 214SS 2013 is a deep-V design and the Monterey 280SCR 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 280SCR 2009 measures 29,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 214SS 2013 at 21,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 280SCR 2009 tips the scales at 8 200 lbs - 4 550 lbs less than the Monterey 214SS 2013 at 3 650 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 280SCR 2009 has a 155-hp advantage over the Monterey 214SS 2013's 270-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 280SCR 2009 carries 90 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Monterey 214SS 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 214SS 2013 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 280SCR 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 280SCR 2009 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 214SS 2013 at 21,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches110
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (59 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - lbs.3650
Weight - lbs.8200
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 0 in. (8.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l GXi 320 hp DP
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21