Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey 302 Cruiser 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey 302 Cruiser 2003 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 360 hp, the Monterey 276 1995 has a 80-hp advantage over the Monterey 302 Cruiser 2003's 280-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monterey 302 Cruiser 2003 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Monterey 276 1995 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monterey 302 Cruiser 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monterey 302 Cruiser 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monterey 276 1995 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Detail32.60 ft
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet32.6
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters9.94
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches391
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches127
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacementnot available
Displacement3.10 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower360 hp
Horsepower280 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 GXI-B
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model5.0 GXI-B
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower280 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity45
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed1.9
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots