Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 280SCR 2010 vs Monterey 340SY 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 280SCR 2010 is a modified-V design and the Monterey 340SY 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 340SY 2013 measures 35,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 280SCR 2010 at 29,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 340SY 2013 tips the scales at 14 700 lbs - 6 500 lbs less than the Monterey 280SCR 2010 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 425 hp, the Monterey 280SCR 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Monterey 340SY 2013's 400-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 340SY 2013 carries 210 gallons versus 90 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 340SY 2013 at 35,3 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 Year2010
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches110
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.72
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inches107
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (107 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - Detail14,700 lbs. (6,668 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg6667.8
Weight - lbs.8200
Weight - lbs.14700
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet35.25
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. (8.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 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 - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Engine maxT-400 hp (T-298.3 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)