Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 278SSX 2009 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 278SSX 2009 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 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 278SSX 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017's 350-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 278SSX 2009 carries 89 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 at 35,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 278SSX 2009 at 28,0 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
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model278SSX
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam11.25 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m) 8 ft. 7 in. (2.62 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.62
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs. (2,495 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35.27
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.27 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 300 hp 5.7 Gi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail89 gal. (337 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Water capacity42
Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (61 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal16
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower