Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 260SCR 2012 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 260SCR 2012 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 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 350 hp, the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 has a 30-hp advantage over the Monterey 260SCR 2012'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 355 Sport Yacht 2017 carries 21 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey 260SCR 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 at 35,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 260SCR 2012 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
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model260SCR
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam11.25 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68.58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail7,200 lbs. (3,266 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3265.86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet35.27
Length [over all with swim platform]27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.27 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max320 hp (238.6 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. (1.83 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity25 gal. (94.64 l)
Water capacity42
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.14 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower