Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 250CR 2010 vs Monterey 340SY 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 250CR 2010 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 340SY 2012 is a deep-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 340SY 2012 measures 35,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 250CR 2010 at 27,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 340SY 2012 tips the scales at 14 700 lbs - 8 600 lbs less than the Monterey 250CR 2010 at 6 100 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 400 hp, the Monterey 340SY 2012 has a 80-hp advantage over the Monterey 250CR 2010'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 340SY 2012 carries 210 gallons versus 77 gallons in the Monterey 250CR 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 250CR 2010 is rated for up to 1 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 340SY 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 340SY 2012 at 35,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 250CR 2010 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 Year2010
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.85
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches73
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise18°
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail6,100 lbs. (2,767 kg)
Weight - Detail14,700 lbs. (6,668 kg)
Weight - kg2766.91
Weight - kg6667.8
Weight - lbs.6100
Weight - lbs.14700
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet35.25
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. (8.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxT-400 hp (T-298.3 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. (1.8 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,840 lbs. (835 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)