Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 280SCR 2009 vs Monterey 385 SE 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 280SCR 2009 vs Monterey 385 SE 2022 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 280SCR 2009 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 385 SE 2022's 300-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 385 SE 2022 carries 25 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Monterey 280SCR 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 385 SE 2022 at 37,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 280SCR 2009 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.
General Boat Info
MakeMonterey
Makenot available
Model280SCR
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam11.00 ft
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet37
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 0 in. (8.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.17 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l GXi 320 hp DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity49
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower