Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 250 CR 2008 vs Monterey 400SY 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 250 CR 2008 against a deep vee Monterey 400SY 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 400SY 2012 measures 41,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 250 CR 2008 at 27,0 feet (2008). At 61 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2012 has a 115-hp advantage over the Monterey 250 CR 2008's 320-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 250 CR 2008 carries 77 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Monterey 400SY 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 250 CR 2008 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 400SY 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2012 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 250 CR 2008 at 27,0 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 Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches15
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.61
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters8.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet41
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 0 in. (8.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. (12.5 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.2 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (292 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.3 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)