Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 300SCR 2012 vs Monterey 400SY 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 300SCR 2012 is a deep-V design and the Monterey 400SY 2008 is a modified-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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Monterey 300SCR 2012'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 400SY 2008 carries 330 gallons versus 142 gallons in the Monterey 300SCR 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2008 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 300SCR 2012 at 31,3 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 Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches123
Beam - Inches150
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise17℃
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - DetailTBD
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.10000
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet31.33
Length - Feet41
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.5
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 0 in. (12.5 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters12.5
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches492
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel tank capacity - Gal330
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxT-300 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (Twin 280 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo ISP Twin 450 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity38 gal. (143.7 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (105.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Headnot available
HeadVac flush