Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 298 SC 2002 vs Monterey 340SY 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 298 SC 2002 vs Monterey 340SY 2010 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 340SY 2010 measures 35,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 298 SC 2002 at 31,1 feet (2002). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 340SY 2010 tips the scales at 14 200 lbs - 6 043 lbs less than the Monterey 298 SC 2002 at 8 157 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 Monterey 340SY 2010 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Monterey 298 SC 2002 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 340SY 2010 carries 210 gallons versus 142 gallons in the Monterey 298 SC 2002. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 298 SC 2002 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 340SY 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 340SY 2010 at 35,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 298 SC 2002 at 31,1 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 - Detail31.11 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31.11
Length - Feet35.25
Length overall - Meters9.48
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches373
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam9.70 ft
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.96
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches135
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (101.6 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches40
Displacement8157.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14,200 lbs. (6,441 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6441.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14200
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 3 in. (10.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-375 hp (T-279.63 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity17
Water capacity42 gal. (159 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model340SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2010
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee