Monterey Boats

Monterey Boats is a privately held, family owned and operated manufacturer. This personal ownership is what sets Monterey apart from others in the power boat market. With no red tape in the way, the company can change boat designs and integrate new technology as it happens instead of waiting for approval from some main office run by suits. Monterey is about boating and the love of the water and that is why they are known for passion, dedication and supreme quality.

Monterey Boats headquarters is located just north of Orlando, Florida within driving distance of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. In this facility, which takes up 500,000 square feet divided between two buildings, 500 boat builders manufacture sports boats, cruisers and yachts.

When boat lovers want quality, they turn to Monterey because of one additional step the manufacturer takes that competitors do not. When a design is complete and computer testing has been performed on the details of the boat, Monterey builds a life sized model. This model is measured and manipulated to find any problems with the design, in real life and real life size, before the prototype is assembled.

Prices for new Monterey Boats start at about $25,000 and increase from there. Sports yachts will have higher price tags than other models. Used Monterey Boats start at $8,000.

Monterey Boats currently sells four boat lines – Sport Boat Collection, M Series, Supersports and Cruisers & Sports Yachts. Sports Boats measure 18 to 26 feet in length and utilize an air chine to create better fuel efficiency on the water. The M Series is all about customization. There are only four models in the line, but each can be tailored to water sports, fishing, recreation and more.

The Supersports series is new in 2011. There is one boat available in two designs – 328SS and 328SS Anniversary. The bowrider comes standard with twin engines, hot and cold water, adjustable seating and more. Spending lots of time on the water requires lots of boat and that is where the Cruisers and Sports Yachts come into play. There are seven models measuring 26 to 40 feet in length. Generators, twin engines and speed are all packed into a boat created for weekends or longer on the water.

Featured Monterey Boat models include 184FS, 204FS, 224FS, 224FSC, 244FS, 244FSX, 264FS, 264FSX, 264GSC, M3, M3-MSX, M5, M5-MSX, 328SS, 328SS (Anniversary), 260SCR, 280SCR, 300SCR, 320SY, 340SY, 360SY, 400SY.

Monterey Boats has been around for many years, creating boats within the family and that is the lure of the company. When searching for a new or used power boat, Monterey Boats could be a good choice with plenty of older models and new designs to choose from.