Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey M5 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 276 1995 vs Monterey M5 2012 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 425 hp, the Monterey M5 2012 has a 65-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 M5 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 276 1995 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey M5 2012 at 25,8 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 - Feet25.83
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam9.51 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches41
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.52
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower360 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l) Manual: 12 gal. (45.42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
ModelM5
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee