
The Monterey 298 SS should be loved for its fantastic ride, it sits up like a UFO hovering over the water with what feels like very minimal drag. This boat was owned by the former importer of Monterrey Boats into Australia as a demo and part time family boat, this is the last boat available with only 60 hours on the clock and usually retailing around $400K. A massive discount for a near new boat and very little blemishes or issues to report.
The boat runs nicely around 26 Knots chewing 28L approx and as mentioned, it really runs beautifully compared to many other brands we know and have used, very impressive on this front. The Engine and SternDrive has been serviced in 2025, plus fresh antifoul completed in march 2025. It really means a turn key boat ready for summer and rock n roll.
We particularly like the practicality of the inboard stern drive configuration with twin 4.5L Seacore Mercruisers, easily accessible with a fantastic electric hatch mechanism which doubles as an extendable sunbed on top with amble walkaround space and duckbourd surrounding it. Enjoy all the manoueverability and navigation comforts with the Mercury Joystick Control System, Electric throttle controls with the Mercury "Auto Trim" system (which is fabulous), plus trim tabs, mercury engine display... It really has all the tech to make a day on the water safe, easy and enjoyable.
A great all round Bowrider, we welcome offers on the boat as the current owner; ex Monterrey Importer is ready to enjoy his other vessels and needs the berthing space back! Leave an inquiry and we would be pleased to catch up for a no commitment sea trial and inspection. Cheers, Lachie Batton Short Marine
Location
Sydney Area Mosman NSW
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Engine
TWIN 250HP MERCRUISER 4.5L SEACORE INBOARD STERN DRIVE ENGINES w 60 HOURS (Serial; 2A704403/2A709405).
Fuel Consumption
28.6LPH Each at Cruise, 69.3LPH Each WOT tested
Max Speed
37-40 Knots Approx @69.3LPH Each, 4500RPM
Cruise Speed
26 Knots Approx @28.6LPH each, 3300RPM
Thrusters
Mercury Joystick Control with Skyhook
Galley
Cockpit Wet Bar Including Sink, Isotherm Fridge
Refrigeration
Isotherm Fridge/Freezer
Freezer
Isotherm Fridge/Freezer
Shower
Aft FW Deckwash, Wet Head Shower in toilet
Entertainment
Fusion Sound System with Bluetooth Connectivity, Helm, Aft and Windships Controls
Covers
Full Cockpit/Helm Cover + Bow Cover
Ground Tackle
Lewman Anchor with Quick Winch and helm Windlass Controls
Safety Gear
Fire Boy Suppresion System, V Sheet, Medical Kit, Life Jackets, Fire Extinguisher Onboard, plus aft Bilge Pump and Blower
Fire Protection
Fire Boy Suppresion System + Fire Extinguisher Onboard
Electrics
3x 12/24 Volt Batteries
Electronics
Mercury Joystick, Controls and Engine Display. SIMRAD GO7XSR MFD, Lenco Trim Tabs, Battery Voltage Guage + Digital Guages
Deck Gear
Electric Up/Down Engine Hatch Aft, Sea Deck Style Flooring, Extendable Sunbed, Bimini Top, Bow Grab Rails
ABOUT THE SELLER
Short Marine
Lachie Batton
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Boating Industry Association Member
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