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The 2023 Monterey Boats Super Sport Series 278SS, now featured on See Dealer Cost, is set to redefine your boating experience. As a leading name in the Bow Riders category, this boat combines functionality, style and power in one sleek package. Equipped with ample features to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride, the 278SS stands as a monumental testament to Monterey Boats' commitment to quality.
The boat comes standard with a Bimini Top with Embroidered Boot ensuring comfort in various weather conditions. The electrical systems are meticulously designed for durability and effectiveness, featuring a dual battery switch with an additional battery tray and a weatherproof electrical system with individual circuit protection. In terms of engine compartment amenities, the boat features an automatic bilge pump, bilge blower and gelcoated bilge and engine compartment providing versatility and efficiency.
A pivotal part of any marine vessel is the helm, and the Monterey 278SS does not disappoint. The helm is equipped with a compass, a depthsounder with a shallow water alarm, a digital GPS speedometer and more to provide an advanced and secure navigation experience.
Design-wise, the Monterey 278SS is a sight to behold. It sports a beautiful colored hull and deck stripe, and custom hull side graphics which add to its aesthetic appeal. Stainless steel is abundantly used for the boat's exterior, applied to the bow and stern eyes, bow hand rails, bow plate and more, offering a fine balance between luxury and durability.
The seating arrangement aboard the 278SS is spacious and comfortable, including bow bolsters, a swivel bucket seat with slider and flip-up bolster for both port and starboard, plus an aft-facing seat on starboard.
Monterey has certainly gone the extra mile with its standard equipment. The boat has an impressive LOA with Swim Platform measuring 26'8", a beam of 8'6", and a deadrise of 20 degrees. It has a fuel capacity of 80 gallons and a water capacity of 15 gallons, which is more than satisfactory for both short and long trips.
Selling at an MSRP of $134,652, the Monterey Super Sport Series 278SS is more than a boat. It's a statement of luxury, power and, most importantly, a love for the open water. Visit Monterey Boats to learn more about the 278SS and other splendid models in their lineup.
Beam (ft/in): 8' 6"
Bridge Clearance with Tower (ft/in): 8' 2"
Deadrise (degrees): 20°
Draft - Stern Drive Down (in): 40"
Draft - Stern Drive Up (in): 25"
Dry Weight (lbs): 5,500
Fuel Capacity (gal): 80
LOA with Swim Platform (ft/in): 26' 8"
Max Power (HP): 430
Waste Capacity (gal): 11
Water Capacity (gal): 15
STANDARDS
CANVAS
Bimini Top with Embroidered Boot
Electrical Systems
Battery Switch, Dual with Additional Battery Tray
Weatherproof Electrical System with Individual Circuit Protection
Transom Tilt Switch
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Automatic Bilge Pump
Bilge Blower
Fire Port
Forced Air Ventilation with Concealed Vents
Gelcoated Bilge and Engine Compartment
FUEL SYSTEM
Double Clamped Fuel Lines
HEAD
Counter Top with Solid Surface Inlay
Flooring, Synthetic Wood
Toilet (Port-Potti)
Vanity with Sink and Pull Out Sprayer
HELM
Compass
Depthsounder with Shallow Water Alarm
Digital GPS Speedometer
Instrumentation with Fog Resistant Gauges and Low Glare Night Lighting
MP3 Adapter
Outlet, 12V
Steering Wheel, Black with Silver Insert
Steering, Power Assisted
Steering, Tilt
Switches, Lighted Weatherproof
HULL/DECK
Air Assist Chine
Barrier Coat, Vinylester
Boarding Ladder, Telescoping and Recessed, Bow
Bow and Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel, with SS Backing Plate
Bow Hand Rails, Stainless Steel
Bow Plate, Stainless Steel
Cleats, Stainless Steel Pull Up
Colored Hull and Deck Stripe
Cooler Molded In, Bow
Custom Hull Side Graphics
Door, Walk-Thru at Helm
Door, Walk-Thru at Transom
Drain Plug, Brass Garboard
Horn, Electric Flush Mount
Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty
Lights, Docking, Stainless Steel
Lights, Navigation
NMMA Ceritified
Rub Rail, Heavy Duty with Stainless Steel Insert
Ski Tow, Stainless Steel
Storage, Anchor with Fiberglass Hatch (Drains Overboard)
Storage, Transom Wakeboard with Gas Assisted Hatch and Dry Deck
Swim Ladder, Telescoping and Recessed, Stern with Fiberglass Hatch
Swim Platform, Integral
Thru Hulls, Stainless Steel Above Waterline
Transhield Cover
Windshield, Aluminum with Stainless Header, Curved Tempered with Walk-Thru
SEATING
Aft Facing Seat, Starboard
Aft L-Lounge with Fiberglass Bases, Sun Island Feature, Stainless Steel Stern Rail
Bow Bolsters
Bucket Seat, Swivel with Slider and Flip-Up Bolster, Port and Starboard
Seat Cushions with Storage Compartments, Bow
Steel Stern Rail
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