Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 290 CR 2007 vs Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 290 CR 2007 vs Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020 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 400 hp, the Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020 has a 100-hp advantage over the Monterey 290 CR 2007'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 290 CR 2007 carries 142 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 290 CR 2007 at 31,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020 at 27,8 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
Model290 CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.13 m)
Beam8.10 ft
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Inches123
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 11 in. (3.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.02
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches119
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (95 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,539 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.57
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet27.8
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.57 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27.80 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.47
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches334
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.80 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo twin 4.3 GXi DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxT-300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower380 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed, VacuFlush
Headnot available
Water capacity38 gal. (143 l)
Water capacity8
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower