2800 Monte Carlo

Obviously dated by today’s sportboat standards, an affordable price, bold hull graphics, and spacious accommodations made the 2800 Monte Carlo one of the more popular models in the Wellcraft fleet a few years back. Hull construction is solid fiberglass, and she rides on a conventional modified-V hull with a relatively wide 9-foot, 11-inch beam. Below, the Monte Carlo sleeps six—two in the forward V-berth, two in the mid-cabin, and two kids on the converted dinette. The absence of any cabin bulkheads—privacy curtains separate the fore and aft sleeping areas from the main cabin—results in a wide-open interior with plenty of elbow space. Note that the aft cabin has near-standing headroom, which is very unusual in a mid-cabin boat this size. On deck, the single-level cockpit is arranged with a double-wide helm seat (with a fold-down aft jump seat) and removable bench seating at the transom. Additional features include a swim platform, good engine access, trim tabs, and a bow pulpit. A radar arch was a popular option. Twin 260hp MerCruiser sterndrives cruise the 2800 Monte Carlo at 24–25 knots (mid 30s wide open).