Research Monterey Boats

Take the exhilaration of owning a 278 Super Sport to the next level with the 278SSX. The SSX is new for 2008, and features a premium sound system upgrade, custom exhaust, striking custom graphics and more. Amenities also include abundant storage throughout, tilt steering, dash-mounted stereo, integrated swim platform, sun island and optional sport arch that can hold your gear in style.
Draft: 3 ft. 1 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 89
Water tank capacity: 15
Standard features:
HULL and DECK
AME Vinylester ResinBoarding Ladder, Telescoping and
Recessed at BowBow and Stern Eyes, Stainless SteelBow Hand Rail, Stainless SteelCleats, Pull Up, Stainless Steel (6)Colored Hull SidesCooler, BowDoor, Walk-Thru at TransomDrain Plug, Brass GarboardHorn, Electric, Flush MountLifetime Limited Hull WarrantyLights, DockingNMMA CertifiedNon-Skid DeckRub Rail, Heavy Duty w/Stainless Steel
InsertSki Tow, Stainless SteelStorage, Anchor w/Hatch, (Drains
Overboard)Swim Platform, Extended w/Telescoping,
Recessed Ladder and Hatch Thru Hulls, Stainless Steel, Above WaterlineTranshield Shipping CoverWindshield, Curved Tempered w/Walk-
Thru


COCKPIT
Cooler, 48 Qt. Carry-On (2)Drink Holders, Stainless Steel (3)Fiberglass Cockpit Liner w/Non-Skid and
DrainageStereo, Premium Kenwood Satellite Ready
AM/FM, CD Player, IPOD Compatible,
w/(4) Speakers, Dash and Stern RemoteStorage, In-Floor Ski/Wakeboard w/Gas
Assisted Hatch Cover, Fiberglass Liner
and Dry Deck (2)Storage, Side Panels Wet Bar w/Sink, Faucet, Ice Compartment,
and Storage


HEAD
Lighting, 12 VSink w/Faucet/Shower WandToilet, Porta-Potti


SEATING
Aft Sunpad, Gas Assisted w/ Fiberglass
Storage CompartmentBucket Seat, Swivel w/Slider and Flip-Up
Bolster, Port and StarboardHinged Seat Cushions w/Storage
Compartments, Bow


TECHNICAL


HELM
CompassDepth Sounder w/Shallow Water AlarmHelm Station, Ergonomically DesignedInstrumentation w/Fog Resistant Gauges
and Low Glare Night LightingOutlet, 12 VSteering Wheel, Premium, Black w/Silver
InsertSteering, Power AssistedSteering, TiltSwitches, Lighted Weatherproof


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Switch, Single, On/OffBattery Tray


ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Automatic Bilge PumpBilge BlowerFire Extinguishing System Forced Air Ventilation w/Concealed VentsGel Coated Bilge and Engine Compartment


FUEL SYSTEM
Double Clamped Fuel Lines


WATER SYSTEM
Pressurized Water (Cold Only)


UNDER WATER GEAR
PropellersSea Cocks On All Underwater Thru-Hulls


CANVAS
Bimini Top w/Embroidered Boot