Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 270 CR 2008 vs Monterey 340SY 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 270 CR 2008 against a deep vee Monterey 340SY 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 340SY 2012 measures 35,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 270 CR 2008 at 29,0 feet (2008). At 74 lbs and 147 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 425 hp, the Monterey 270 CR 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Monterey 340SY 2012's 400-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 270 CR 2008 carries 89 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Monterey 340SY 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 270 CR 2008 is rated for up to 8 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 270 CR 2008 at 29,0 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)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail7,400 lbs. (3,357 kg)
Weight - Detail14,700 lbs. (6,668 kg)
Weight - kg3356.58
Weight - kg6667.8
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.147
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet35.25
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 0 in. (8.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (337 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine maxT-400 hp (T-298.3 kW)
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
Water capacity21 gal. (80 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 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
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)