Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 300SCR 2009 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 300SCR 2009 vs Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 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 350 hp, the Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 has a 50-hp advantage over the Monterey 300SCR 2009'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 355 Sport Yacht 2017 carries 210 gallons versus 142 gallons in the Monterey 300SCR 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 355 Sport Yacht 2017 at 35,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 300SCR 2009 at 31,0 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
Model300SCR
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Beam11.25 ft
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches123
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.14 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.10000
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet35.27
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail35.27 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters10.75
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-225 hp 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 - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel tank capacity - Gal210
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine maxT-300 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
Headnot available
HeadroomMaximum: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity38 gal. (143.7 l)
Water capacity42
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower