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(w/ 2 x 270-hp Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi)

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Brief Summary

The 282 from Monterey is the smallest of their wide beam cruisers. She is a value packed machine with a good riding hull. Monterey has done a good job with the cabin and with the exterior lines. Cabin makes great use of the limited space available on a small cruiser such as this.

Key Features

  • Swim platform with recessed boarding ladder
  • Compact galley includes fridge, sink, cook top, microwave, coffeemaker, and TV with VCR
  • Head includes flush toilet, vanity with sink, and stand-up shower

    • Specifications

    Length Overall 30' 10''
    Beam 10' 0''
    Dry Weight 10,099 lbs.
    Tested Weight N/A
    Draft 1' 9''
    - Draft Up N/A
    - Draft Down N/A
    - Air Draft N/A
    Deadrise/Transom 16 deg.
    Max Headroom ~
    Bridge Clearance 10' 0''
    Weight Capacity N/A
    Person Capacity N/A
    Fuel Capacity 142 gal.
    Water Capacity 38 gal.
    Length on Trailer N/A
    Height on Trailer N/A
    Trailer Weight N/A
    Total Weight
    (Trailer, Boat, & Engine)    		 N/A

    Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.

    Engine Options

    Std. Power Twin MerCruisers or Volvo Pentas
    Tested Power 2 x 270-hp Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi
    Opt. Power
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    Acceleration Times & Test Conditions

    Time To Plane 6.7 sec.
    0 to 30 9.6 sec.
    Ratio 1.95:1
    Props F5 stainless steel
    Load 3 persons, full fuel, no water, min. gear
    Climate 95 deg., 85% humid.; wind: 8 knots; seas: minimal chop
    Monterey 282 Cruiser Mon282CruiserRun.jpg Pleasure Cruising
    The 282 boasts a full 10 foot beam for maximum comfort on the water. Her running surface of 28 feet 9 inches, is nimble underway and manageable while docking.
    Monterey 282 Cruiser Mon282Cabin.jpg Maximized Cabin
    The 282's cabin makes great use of its limited space, featuring a full compact galley with sink, microwave, fridge, cook top, coffeemaker, and TV/VCR combo.
    Monterey 282 Cruiser Mon282Berth.jpg Convertible Berth
    The dinette seating folds down to convert the area into a forward berth. A large round ceiling hatch above the forward berth provides lots of light and ventilation when needed.
    Monterey 282 Cruiser Mon282Head.jpg Convenience
    Starboard side head includes a flush toilet, vanity with sink, and a stand-up shower.

    Captain's Report


    MONTEREY 282 CRUISER
    Tested by Capt. Ron SvobodaMonterey’s 282 is the smallest of their wide beam cruisers. She boasts a full 10 foot beam for maximum comfort on the water. Her running surface of 28 feet 9 inches, is nimble underway and manageable while docking.
    The optional extended swim platform is a must, as it adds over two feet of length for your swimming and diving comfort. The transom houses a tidy storage hatch for lines, and a port side door that will lead you to the aft cockpit entertainment area. Two bench seats make up the seating arrangements, one facing forward and one facing aft. Although comfortable, I was hoping this area would convert into a sun lounge. Directly to port, is a small wet bar with good counter space, a sink and lots of storage space in the cabinets.
    At The HelmThe starboard side helm is well laid out with controls and instrumentation at easy reach. The tilt steering column is a plus, but the black steering wheel is not, for it can get mighty hot on a sunny day. A molded fiberglass radar arch provides space for antennas and securing the canvas top. When it's time to access the bow’s sun pad or the anchor windlass, the molded steps at the bridge will make it a safe transition to the foredeck.
    Below DeckAccess to the cabin below deck is through a three-piece Plexiglas door. The top piece slides into the foredeck neatly and the bi-fold doors lock in place when open. A few steps down and you’re in the 282’s cozy cabin. This is where this cruiser really shines, as the folks at Monterey made great use of the limited space available on a small cruiser. Staring with the compact galley located to port, the chef will find everything they need for preparing meals on the hook. Complete with a fridge, sink, cooktop, microwave, coffeemaker, and most important, a TV with VCR. The synthetic cherry wood veneer cabinets and granite style counter top add a rich feel to the cabin. The cabin décor is not only stylish but also functional. Finished in supple tan leatherette upholstery, the dinette seating folds down to convert the area into a forward berth. A large round ceiling hatch above the forward berth provides lots of light and ventilation when needed.
    The starboard side head includes a flush toilet, vanity with sink, and a stand-up shower. Us tall folks are not be able to stand up in the head, but Monterey built a smart shower seat above the toilet so you can comfortably bathe.Should you decide to bring guests along, they can relax and bunk down for the evening in the spacious midcabin. Again, the designers at Monterey have made great use of space here, as this area is comparable to yachts of much greater sizes.
    Performance and HandlingBack at the helm, we put the 282 through her paces. Monterey offers several engine and drive packages from MerCruiser and Volvo-Penta. Both are excellent choices so you can’t go wrong. Performance and handling are good on the 282. She gets out of the hole quickly and has a stable, no-nonsense ride. Once on plane, this cruiser handled the rough stuff well and maneuvered with ease. Sharp turns at various speeds are confidently performed and the line of sight over the bow is good. Our test boat came equipped with Volvo powered stern drives, and like all the boats we’ve tested with this brand of propulsion, you will find that the drive trim adjustment is delayed. I was not impressed with the clumsy throttle and shifter controls you get with the package. The Volvo-Penta and MerCruiser control units leave a lot to be desired.
    Overall, the 282 Cruiser is a value packed machine with a good riding hull. The designers did a great job with the cabin and with the exterior lines.

    Test Result Highlights

    • Top speed for the Monterey 282 Cruiser is 47.0 mph (75.6 kph), burning 44.6 gallons per hour (gph) or 168.81 liters per hour (lph).
    • Best cruise for the Monterey 282 Cruiser is 38.3 mph (61.6 kph), and the boat gets 1.48 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.63 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 190 miles (305.78 kilometers).
    • Tested power is 2 x 270-hp Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi.

    Standard and Optional Features

    Systems

    Air Cond./Heat Optional
    Battery Charger/Converter Optional
    CD Stereo Optional
    Head: Fixed Standard
    Power Steering Standard
    Shore Power Optional
    Trim Tabs Standard
    TV/DVD Optional
    Water Heater Optional
    Windlass Optional

    Galley

    Microwave Optional

    Exterior Features

    Carpet: Cockpit Standard
    Outlet: 12-Volt Acc Standard
    Swim Ladder Standard
    Swim Platform Standard
    Transom Shower Optional
    Wet bar Standard

    Canvas

    Bimini Top Standard
    Cockpit Cover Optional

    Warranty

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