Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 260SCR 2010 vs Monterey 350 SY 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 260SCR 2010 vs Monterey 350 SY 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey 350 SY 2007 has a 105-hp advantage over the Monterey 260SCR 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 350 SY 2007 carries 23 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 260SCR 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 350 SY 2007 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 260SCR 2010 at 27,5 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 Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches138
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68.58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches37
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 0 in. (11.3 m)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,500 lbs. (7,490 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail230 gal. (869 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxT-425 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercruiser twin 350 MAG MPI BR III
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. (1.83 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity25 gal. (94.64 l)
Water capacity48 gal. (181 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual: 21 gal. (79.49 l) VacuFlush: 18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)