Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey 400SY 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey 400SY 2009 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 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Monterey 276 1995's 360-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 400SY 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2009 at 41,0 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 - Feet41
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam9.51 ft
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches150
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches45
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22000
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 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 T-500 hp diesel IPS
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal330
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.37 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model400SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee