278SS
Setting A New Standard
Setting a New Standard

Life should be lived to the fullest, and the 278 Super Sport provides the perfect vessel for you to create and experience some of life’s greatest adventures. Offering sophistication, performance & endless possibilities, the 278SS is loaded with standard features and amenities, satisfying all of your on-the-water dreams. From destination boating to cruising to watersport activities the 278SS has everything you need to enjoy your time on the water to the fullest

LOA W/SWIM PLATFORM
26'8"
BEAM
8'6"
FUEL CAPACITY
80GAL
MAX HORSEPOWER
430HP
Build Your Custom Monterey 278SS

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Specifications
Spec US Unit Metric Unit Description
LOA W/Swim Platform 26'8" 8.13M Length Overall, including add-on swim platform, not including bow rail or anchor roller
Beam 8'6" 2.59M Width of hull at widest section including rubrail
Deadrise 20° 20° Angle of keel measured at transom
Draft - Stern Drive Up 25" 63.5CM Depth of hull to lowest point, stern drive trimmed up
Draft - Stern Drive Down 40" 101.6CM Depth of hull to bottom of stern drive, trimmed down
Bridge Clearanance W/Tower 8'2" 2.5M Height from water to highest point on tower, normal load
Fuel Capacity 80GAL 302.8L Capacity of fuel tank in gallons/liters
Water Capacity 15GAL 56.8L Capacity of water tank in gallons/liters
Waste Capacity 11GAL 41.6L Capacity of waste tank in gallons/liters
Dry Weight 5500LBS 2495KG Mass of boat with engine(s) and batteries, no fuel, water, waste, or gear
Max Power 430HP 321KW Maximum horsepower for safe operation
Standards & Options
Engine Option Standards and Options

Canvas

Bimini Top w/Embroidered Boot StandardStandard

Cockpit

Carry-on Cooler (25QT) 2 StandardStandard

Cockpit

Courtesy Lighting, Blue/White, LED 12V StandardStandard

Cockpit

Drink Holders, Stainless Steel (10) StandardStandard

Cockpit

Fiberglass Cockpit Liner w/Non-Skid and Drainage StandardStandard

Cockpit

Grab Handles, Black Urethane w/Stainless Steel Inserts StandardStandard

Cockpit

Outlet, 12V StandardStandard

Cockpit

Stereo, Fusion Satellite Ready AM/FM/BLUETOOTH w/built-in iPod Dock, (4) JL Audio 6.5" Speakers w/LED Lights & Dash Remote StandardStandard

Cockpit

Storage, In-Floor Ski w/Gas Assisted Hatch Cover, & Dry Deck StandardStandard

Cockpit

Storage, Side Panels StandardStandard

Electrical Systems

Battery Switch, Dual w/Additional Battery Tray StandardStandard

Electrical Systems

Weatherproof Electrical System w/Individual Circuit Protection StandardStandard

Electrical Systems

Transom Tilt Switch StandardStandard

Engine Compartment

Automatic Bilge Pump StandardStandard

Engine Compartment

Bilge Blower StandardStandard

Engine Compartment

Engine Hatch, Electrically Actuated StandardStandard

Engine Compartment

Fire Port StandardStandard

Engine Compartment

Forced Air Ventilation w/Concealed Vents StandardStandard

Engine Compartment

Gelcoated Bilge & Engine Compartment w/Engine Hatch Electrically Actuated StandardStandard

Fuel Systems

Double Clamped Fuel Lines StandardStandard

Head

Counter Top w/Solid Surface Inlay StandardStandard

Head

Flooring, Synthetic Wood StandardStandard

Head

Toilet (Port-Potti) StandardStandard

Head

Vanity w/Sink & Pull Out Sprayer StandardStandard

Helm

Compass StandardStandard

Helm

Digital GPS Speedometer StandardStandard

Helm

Instrumentation w/Fog Resistant Gauges (Digital) & Low Glare Night Lighting StandardStandard

Helm

MP3 Adapter StandardStandard

Helm

Outlet, 12V StandardStandard

Helm

Steering Wheel, Leather Wrapped w/Chromed Stainless Spokes StandardStandard

Helm

Steering, Power Assisted StandardStandard

Helm

Steering, Tilt StandardStandard

Helm

Switches, Lighted Weatherproof StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Air Assist Chine StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Barrier Coat, Vinylester StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Boarding Ladder, Telescoping & Recessed, Bow StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Bow & Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel, w/SS Backing Plate StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Bow Hand Rails, Stainless Steel StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Bow Plate, Stainless Steel StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Cleats, Stainless Steel Pull Up (6) StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Colored Hull StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Cooler Molded In, Bow StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Custom Hull Side Graphics StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Door, Walk-Thru at Helm StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Door, Walk-Thru at Transom StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Drain Plug, Brass Garboard StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Horn, Electric Flush Mount StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Lights, Docking, Stainless Steel StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Lights, Navigation LED StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

NMMA Ceritified StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Rub Rail, Heavy Duty w/Stainless Steel Insert StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Ski Tow, Stainless Steel StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Storage, Anchor w/Fiberglass Hatch (Drains Overboard) StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Storage, Transom Wakeboard W/Gas Assisted Hatch & Dry Deck StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Swim Ladder, Telescoping & Recessed, Stern w/Fiberglass Hatch StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Swim Platform, Integral StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Thru Hulls, Stainless Steel Above Waterline StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Transhield Cover StandardStandard

Hull & Deck

Windshield, Aluminum w/Stainless Header, Curved Tempered w/Walk-Thru StandardStandard

Seating

Aft Facing Seat, Starboard StandardStandard

Seating

Aft L-Lounge w/Fiberglass Bases, Sun Island Feature, Stainless Steel Stern Rail StandardStandard

Seating

Bow Bolsters StandardStandard

Seating

Helm Seat, Port Bucket, Swivel w/Slider & Flip Up Bolster StandardStandard

Seating

Premium Helm Seat, Starboard w/Bench Seat & Fold Down Armrest StandardStandard

Seating

Seat Cushions w/Storage Compartments, Bow StandardStandard

Underwater Gear

Trim Tabs w/Indicators & Auto Retract StandardStandard

Canvas

Bow & Cockpit Cover: Onyx Optional FeatureOptional

Canvas

Bow & Cockpit Cover: Rio Optional FeatureOptional

Canvas

Bow & Cockpit Cover: Royal Blue Optional FeatureOptional

Canvas

Bow & Cockpit Cover: Sapphire Optional FeatureOptional

Canvas

Bow & Cockpit Cover: Taupe Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Tower Cone Speakers, JL with 4 Channel Amplifier (Requires Stereo Upgrade Package & Tower Option) Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Cockpit Inlay (SeaDek) (Brown) (Requires Swim Platform Inlay Option) Cockpit Inlay (SeaDek) (Brown) (Requires Swim Platform Inlay Option) Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Cockpit Inlay (SeaDek) (Gray) (Requires Swim Platform Inlay Option) Cockpit Inlay (SeaDek) (Gray) (Requires Swim Platform Inlay Option) Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Cockpit Table, w/Pedestal and Vertical side Mount Bases Fwd. & Aft. Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Drawer Refrigerator-DC (Wetbar Option Required) Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Stereo Upgrade Package Premium Includes 10" JL Subwoofer & 5 Channel Amplifier Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Stereo Remote, Stern Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Transom Shower w/Pressurized Water (Cold Only) Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Wet Bar w/Solid Surface Insert, Sink, Faucet, Trash Receptacle, & Storage Optional FeatureOptional

Cockpit

Woven Flooring, Cockpit Optional FeatureOptional

Engine Compartment

Battery Charger w/Deck Plug (Standard in Australia) Optional FeatureOptional

Engine Compartment

Fire Extinguishing System (Domestic Only) (Std. In EU Countries & Australia) Optional FeatureOptional

Head

Toilet, Pump-Out Deck Fitting Optional FeatureOptional

Head

Electric Head System w/Holding Tank indicator & pump out deck fitting Optional FeatureOptional

Helm

Simrad GO7XSE GPS/Chartplotter/Sonar w/Transducer/Integrated Engine Functions & Depthsounder Optional FeatureOptional

Helm

Mercury Active Trim Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Anchor, Stainless Steel (Requires Anchor Windlass Option) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Anchor Windlass Pre-Wire Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Anchor Windlass w/Anchor Rope & Chain Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Colored Hull Bottom (Other Than Arctic Ice) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Delete Graphics Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Phender Pro Holders (4) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Portlight, In Head, w/Screen Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Ski Tow Pylon, Removable Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Swim Platform Inlay (SeaDek) (Brown) Swim Platform Inlay (SeaDek) (Brown) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Swim Platform Inlay (SeaDek) (Gray) Swim Platform Inlay (SeaDek) (Gray) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Underwater Lights, LED RGB Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Wakeboard Tower, Black Electrically Articulating (Includes Wakeboard Bimini) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Wakeboard Tower, White Electrically Articulating (Includes Wakeboard Bimini) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Wakeboard Tower Hinged to fold down, Black (Includes Wakeboard Bimini) Optional FeatureOptional

Hull & Deck

Wakeboard Tower Hinged to fold down, White (Includes Wakeboard Bimini) Optional FeatureOptional

Seating

Bow Filler Cushions Optional FeatureOptional

Seating

Portside Forward/Aft Facing Lounger Optional FeatureOptional

Waste Systems

Grey Water System for Porta Potti Optional FeatureOptional

Waste Systems

Macerator w/Overboard Discharge (requires Electric Toilet Option-Not Available w/Grey Water Option) Optional FeatureOptional

Waste Systems

Grey Water System for Electric Head Optional FeatureOptional
Performance
Engine Total HP Ratio Drive Prop Max MPH Range GPH @ Cruise MPH PDF
*6.2L 300 DTS 300HP 2.20 BR III B3-22.5-SS 43-47 9.8@31 E
*6.2L 350 DTS 350HP 2.20 BR III B3-24-SS 47-51 12.1@30 Download
6.2L 300 CAT DTS 300HP 2.20 BR III B3-22.5-SS 43-47 9.8@31 E
6.2L 350 CAT DTS 350HP 2.20 BR III B3-24-SS 47-51 12.1@30 Download

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