Monterey 298 Sport Cruiser

To many, the Monterey 298 Sport Cruiser is one of the best-looking sportboats on the market. She’s a closed-bow version of the company’s popular 298 SS bowrider with surprisingly complete cabin accommodations to go with her exhilarating performance. Built on a deep-V hull, the focal point of the 298 is her large cockpit with its aft bench seat that folds down to increase the size of the existing sun pad. A contoured lounge is opposite the helm, and a forward-raked radar arch and flashy hull colors add to her sex appeal. Below, the 298 offers over 5 feet of headroom in the main cabin and incorporates a compact mid-cabin aft that stretches beneath the cockpit floor. Amenities include a full galley with cherrywood cabinets, a convertible dinette forward, and a fully enclosed head with shower. The extended swim platform comes with a recessed boarding ladder, and a flip-up seat at the helm permits standup driving. Additional features include a walk-through windshield, transom shower, cockpit wet bar, and good engine access. Twin 280hp Volvo gas sterndrives cruise in the low 30s and reach a top speed of 45 knots.