Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 280SCR 2010 vs Monterey 328SS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Monterey 280SCR 2010 against a deep vee Monterey 328SS 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 328SS 2013 measures 32,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 280SCR 2010 at 29,0 feet (2010). At 82 lbs and 97 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Monterey 280SCR 2010 and 430 hp for the Monterey 328SS 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 328SS 2013 carries 142 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Monterey 280SCR 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS 2013 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 280SCR 2010 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
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (68 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - Detail9,700 lbs. (4,400 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg4399.84
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.97
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet32.17
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxT-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)