Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 248 LSC 2007 vs Monterey 280SCR 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 248 LSC 2007 vs Monterey 280SCR 2010 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 Monterey 280SCR 2010 measures 29,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 248 LSC 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 280SCR 2010 tips the scales at 8 200 lbs - 3 100 lbs less than the Monterey 248 LSC 2007 at 5 100 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 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 248 LSC 2007's 375-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 2010 carries 90 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Monterey 248 LSC 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 248 LSC 2007 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 280SCR 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 280SCR 2010 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 248 LSC 2007 at 24,0 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 Year2007
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches110
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail5,100 lbs. (2,315 kg)
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - kg2313.32
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - lbs.5100
Weight - lbs.8200
Length - Meters7.48
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 7 in. (8.12 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.48 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Water capacity14 gal. (52 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
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