Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey 330 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey 330 SY 2008 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 40-hp advantage over the Monterey 330 SY 2008's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Monterey 276 1995 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 330 SY 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 330 SY 2008 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 276 1995 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam9.51 ft
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches135
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,577 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.142
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower360 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP Twin 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 320 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Head1
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity42 gal. (158 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model330 SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee