Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 400SY 2011 vs Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 400SY 2011 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 435 hp, the Monterey 400SY 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Monterey Elite 27 OB 2020's 400-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 2011 carries 33 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 400SY 2011 at 41,0 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
Model400SY
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam8.10 ft
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 7 in. (3.23 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.23
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches127
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (114.3 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet27.8
Length [over all with swim platform]41 ft. (12.5 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
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324.3 kW)
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
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity8
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower