Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 280 SCR 2013 vs Monterey 400SY 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 280 SCR 2013 vs Monterey 400SY 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 400SY 2012 measures 41,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 280 SCR 2013 at 29,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 400SY 2012 tips the scales at 22 000 lbs - 13 800 lbs less than the Monterey 280 SCR 2013 at 8 200 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2012 has a 55-hp advantage over the Monterey 280 SCR 2013's 380-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 400SY 2012 carries 330 gallons versus 90 gallons in the Monterey 280 SCR 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 280 SCR 2013 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 400SY 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2012 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 280 SCR 2013 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
Beam9.20 ft
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.8
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches110
Beam - Inches150
Displacement8200.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22000
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. (12.5 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal330
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.3 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity30
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model400SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee