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  1. Posted · Report reply

    Hi folks,

     

    I am contemplating putting an offer on a brand new 2006 268 SC which has a Merc 350MAG BIII (300HP); it is the smallest motor available with this model and am worried it might be slightly underpowered; will it be sluggish to get on plane the minute you have a few extra bodies on board ?

     

    I've often heard that if you don't have enough HP, the motor is always working hard and consumes more gas .... in other words better to have more HP than not enough?

     

    I love the design & layout of the Montery 268SC but really hesitating on the 300HP.

     

    Any thoughts ...... would be greatly appreciated !

     

     

    I had a 248 witht that same engine - If I were you I wouldn't buy that boat with anything less than a 425Hp engine.

     

    Shep

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    Putting it under the sunpad would be the same as mounting it in the engine compartment wouldn't it?

     

    Have you considered mounting it against the (front) wall under the sink area? I mounted my amplifier here and routed the cables to throught the engine room - the accesability is decent.

     

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    Hi,

    Few questions about the 298SC. First, is there a table that you can fit in the cockpit probably in front of the rear seating area. Second, The driver seat seams to be a back to back seat. Does it slide open into a sun lounge seat? Last one. If you get the camping canvas, can you still use the rear sun pad as kind of a bed? I think the 298 SC is one on the best compromise between cruiser and sport boat. These are my 3 last inquiries before i go for one. Probably Volvo's 5.7 + gen + A/C.

     

    Thanks for the replies,

    Frank

     

     

    First let me say that for an expecting (their first) couple - this is the boat to buy. The mid Berth will be perfect for the little one while you and your wife enjoy the V-berth (plenty of room unless you are 6'5" or more.....

     

    There is no table in the cockpit - its funny you ask as my wife has asked me to add one. I think its easily possible.

    The drivers seat folds out to a huge lounger.

     

    I do not have the rear camping canvass, but from what I have been told it makes sitting on the rear bench uncomfortable as you have to duck with the angle of the canvas to the boat.

     

    Love the boat, you will too!

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    Hello all. Great looking site. I'm looking at a 298 SC. I think it might be a great boat, but not completely sold on it yet.

     

    I would love to hear from any of you that own one. I'm curious if you can realistically overnight in it? Any problems you've had? Is there anything you would have like to have know before you bought it? Any info would be EXTREMELY appreciated!

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    I have the 298 SC and love it - The first year we bought it we spent probably 8 nights in it, never more than one at a time. Its a great boat that suits our needs - I wanted speed, the wife wanted more of the creature comforts. We have two kids 3 and 8 and it works out well. The thing I don't care much for is the fact that when its sleeping time we have to convert the v berth to the sleeping area. I normally end up in the mid berth by myself while the two kids and wife enjoy the v berth. A perfect setup would be something with a seperate dinette - like in the cruiser family, the problem is that I don't think I am willing to sacrifice the speed.......

     

    SHEP

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    Nice job on the graphics. We are located on the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake.

     

    Well hi there neighbor!! We are also on the Elizabeth River, The western Branch, South side down from City Park - Where on the elizabeth are you??

     

     

     

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    I figure I would start a thread for the 'family' to introduce themselves and show a picture of their pride and joy.

     

    My family lives in Virgina and we boat from Yorktown, Virginia to Elizabeth City, NC (so far at least) - We live in Portsmouth Virginia. (in the middle). We started two years ago with a 248LSC and within a year upgraded to a 298SC (rebadged to a 318).

     

    Hope to meet more Monterey owners, especially local to hang out with.

     

    SHEP

     

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