Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 385 SE 2022 vs Monterey 400SY 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 385 SE 2022 vs Monterey 400SY 2012 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 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2012 has a 135-hp advantage over the Monterey 385 SE 2022'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 2012 carries 33 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Monterey 385 SE 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 385 SE 2022 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Monterey 400SY 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 400SY 2012 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 385 SE 2022 at 37,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet41
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.00 ft
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches15
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft Min2.17 ft
Draft Minnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. (12.5 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.3 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity49
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
Model400SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee