Selling my 2003 Monterey 265. It only has 69.4 actual hours. Power is from a big 420 horsepower fuel injected 8.1 Volvo engine. LOTS of power! It's not that bad on gas though if you leave it at cruising speeds and don't run it wide open. Yes, it has the "good" Volvo drive not the "bad" one. Includes a full cabin enclosure plus I just redid the bottom paint. Also has a brand new set of 6 tires as well plus I repacked all the bearings in the trailer axles. The trailer has surge brakes & is included with the boat. There is also a brand new bilge pump. Only reason I'm selling is we just don't use the big cabin area for what we do. I've bought a bowrider that's perfect for our needs so I'd rather see this one go to someone who will use & enjoy it rather than let it sit around. It has a surprisingly small draft of only 20" so it'll go in even the shallowest of waters. It has a full bathroom with head & shower plus a second shower on the swim platform. There is a shore power hookup if you wanna run the a/c but we would sometimes borrow a small Honda gen and put it in the aft outside storage compartment although there is room to add a full time gen in the engine compartment if you want. I've only ever used 90 octane non-ethanol fuel in it. Clean MS title ready to go. Call 601-three seven 6 98 six nine for more info.
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2003 Monterey Boats 265 CRUISER Values
Wholesale
Average Retail
Base Price $26,250
$29,700
Engine 351-400 HP (5.7L - 8.1L ##) $3,670
$3,670
Options: (change)
Bimini Top
$200
$225
Bridge Enclosure
$1,825
$2,075
Stereo - AM/FM/CD player w/4 speakers
$205
$235
Bar / Console
$75
$85
Microwave Oven
$135
$155
Refrigerator - AC/DC - 6 cu. ft.
$375
$425
Air Conditioning - Self Contained - 12,000btu
$685
$780
Batteries - Dual w/Switch
$105
$120
Dual-Prop
$830
$945
Fresh Water Cooling System
$410
$465
Fuel Injection
$445
$505
Swim Step w/Fold Down Ladder
$170
$195
Trim Tabs / Hydraulic
$340
$385
Trailer: (change)
2003 Tri-Axle 30 Feet
$2,690
$3,020
Trailer Options: (change)
Disc Brakes - Per Axle
$190
$215
Surge Brakes
$165
$190
TOTAL PRICE: $38,765
$43,390 Monterey 265 Cruiser (w/ 1 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi gas sterndrive)
Monterey 265 Cruiser
If you are looking for a cruiser you can take to any lake or
shore, whether by water or by land, the 265 Cruiser from Monterey Boats
can fill the bill. She is a large pocket cruiser designed for long
weekends of fun on the water and entertaining loads of friends. Key Features
- Cockpit area sports two large bench seats behind the helm
- Stereo mounted below with remote controls at the helm and stern
- Galley complete with a small refrigerator, microwave, cook top and plentiful storage
- Full wet head with vanity, shower and toilet
Monterey265 Cruiser Specifications
Length Overall 26' 11'' Dry Weight 6,000 lbs. Beam 8' 6'' Tested Weight N/A Draft 20'' Fuel Cap 89 gal. Deadrise/Transom 18 deg. Water Cap 30 gal. Max Headroom ~ Bridge Clearance 9' 9'' Prices, features,
designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local
dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information
available on this boat model. Engine Options
Monterey265 Cruiser Engine options Tested Power 1 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi gas sterndrive
Gasoline Sterndrive - According to Volvo Penta, nothing beats a V-8 gasoline big block for true oper... Monterey 265 Cruiser Captain's Report
Monterey 265 CruiserTested by Capt. Bob SmithWhen I passed the tractor-trailer rig with two boats shrink wrapped, I wandered if they were the two boats I was planning to test. I really couldnt see much under the shrink-wrap, so I just had to wait and see like everyone else. Sure enough, they were the ones I needed. Lou Vazquez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Monterey, explained that they were fresh from design and production and that we would be on them quickly. It proved to be as quick as we could get the marina to move into action anyway. The 265 is a trailerable pocket cruiser. On the trailer, she looked even bigger. She looked stylish with the radar arch and large hull-to-deck ratio. Lous Volvo crew spent much of the first day tweaking the cruiser. As a first hull in the design, you can expect some changes on the fly. She seemed a bit tender and needed extra port trim to feel good. By the second day, I was not able to detect any more problems with the tenderness.Entertainment CentralShe is designed to entertain. Her cockpit area sports two large bench seats behind the helm. Here you can insert a stowable table with cup holders molded right in the corners. The wet bar serves you from the port side of the cockpit central area. It is complete with a double sink and a nice size cooler for keeping lots of cool beverages and sandwiches. The companion seat is really a lounge with a sculpted armrest that doubles as a backrest when you want to sit facing the driver. The helm seat is a sizeable bench with flip up thigh bolster to improve view underway. At the ControlsThe helmsman has all the controls in easy reach from the tilt steering wheel. Tab controls are back of the throttle so you dont have to reach over the throttle controls to adjust the tabs. You can easily reach the engine compartment for routine maintenance from the cockpit sole hatch cover. Boarding the boat is from the swim platform and through a swinging transom door that locks in place in the closed position for safety. There is a telescoping ladder mounted under a cover on the starboard side of the large swim platform.She is well equipped below for a comfortable weekend or just a nice place out of the sun and fun topside. The stereo is mounted below with remote controls at the helm and stern. Entering through the sliding door with molded in steps for going forward topside, you feel at home in a large cabin area. The forward area makes a large seating area with beautiful oblong table, or a sizeable berth for overnighting. The backrests are fabric covered and padded for comfort. A small hanging locker is to starboard as well as the circuit breakers, carbon monoxide detector and air conditioner controls. The galley is to port complete with a small refrigerator, microwave, cook top and plentiful storage. Across from the galley is a full wet head with vanity, shower and toilet. Just to the right of the steps going up to the cockpit is a crawlway to the stern bunk. The kids will love this area and it is large enough for them to have their own space on the bunk. She handled well in the challenging currents of Sanibel Resort Marina. Out on the water she performed equally well. She handled nicely in tight turns ramping up to plane without hesitation. She planed in less than 6 seconds. In speed runs she produced a speed of 25.8 mph at 3000 rpms. At this speed she would burn about 11 gallons of fuel per hour. She was a quiet cruiser with levels in the low 80s and a maximum sound level of 94 dBa at 4900 rpms, our fastest. We clocked her at about 47 mph at 4900 rpms while Volvo managed a little better at 4960 rpms and a best of about 49 mph. You can expect to burn about 35 gallons per hour if you want to run at top speed.If you are looking for a cruiser you can take to any lake or shore, whether by water or by land, the 265 Cruiser from Monterey Boats can fill the bill. She is a large pocket cruiser designed for long weekends of fun on the water and entertaining loads of friends.
Monterey 265 Cruiser Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Monterey 265 Cruiser is 46.9 mph (75.5 kph),
burning 34.9 gallons per hour (gph) or 132.1 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Monterey 265 Cruiser is 24.2 mph (38.9 kph),
and the boat gets 2.14 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.91 kilometers per
liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 172 miles (276.81
kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi gas sterndrive.
Selling my 2003 Monterey 265. It only has 69.4 actual hours. Power is from a big 420 horsepower fuel injected 8.1 Volvo engine. LOTS of power! It's not that bad on gas though if you leave it at cruising speeds and don't run it wide open. Yes, it has the "good" Volvo drive not the "bad" one. Includes a full cabin enclosure plus I just redid the bottom paint. Also has a brand new set of 6 tires as well plus I repacked all the bearings in the trailer axles. The trailer has surge brakes & is included with the boat. There is also a brand new bilge pump. Only reason I'm selling is we just don't use the big cabin area for what we do. I've bought a bowrider that's perfect for our needs so I'd rather see this one go to someone who will use & enjoy it rather than let it sit around. It has a surprisingly small draft of only 20" so it'll go in even the shallowest of waters. It has a full bathroom with head & shower plus a second shower on the swim platform. There is a shore power hookup if you wanna run the a/c but we would sometimes borrow a small Honda gen and put it in the aft outside storage compartment although there is room to add a full time gen in the engine compartment if you want. I've only ever used 90 octane non-ethanol fuel in it. Clean MS title ready to go. Call 601-three seven 6 98 six nine for more info.
Values Monterey 265 Cruiser (w/ 1 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi gas sterndrive)
Monterey 265 Cruiser
If you are looking for a cruiser you can take to any lake or
shore, whether by water or by land, the 265 Cruiser from Monterey Boats
can fill the bill. She is a large pocket cruiser designed for long
weekends of fun on the water and entertaining loads of friends. Monterey 265 Cruiser Monterey265 Cruiser Specifications
Length Overall 26' 11'' Dry Weight 6,000 lbs. Beam 8' 6'' Tested Weight N/A Draft 20'' Fuel Cap 89 gal. Deadrise/Transom 18 deg. Water Cap 30 gal. Max Headroom ~ Bridge Clearance 9' 9'' Prices, features,
designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local
dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information
available on this boat model.
Monterey265 Cruiser Engine options Tested Power 1 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi gas sterndrive
Gasoline Sterndrive - According to Volvo Penta, nothing beats a V-8 gasoline big block for true oper...
Monterey 265 CruiserTested by Capt. Bob SmithWhen I passed the tractor-trailer rig with two boats shrink wrapped, I wandered if they were the two boats I was planning to test. I really couldnt see much under the shrink-wrap, so I just had to wait and see like everyone else. Sure enough, they were the ones I needed. Lou Vazquez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Monterey, explained that they were fresh from design and production and that we would be on them quickly. It proved to be as quick as we could get the marina to move into action anyway. The 265 is a trailerable pocket cruiser. On the trailer, she looked even bigger. She looked stylish with the radar arch and large hull-to-deck ratio. Lous Volvo crew spent much of the first day tweaking the cruiser. As a first hull in the design, you can expect some changes on the fly. She seemed a bit tender and needed extra port trim to feel good. By the second day, I was not able to detect any more problems with the tenderness.Entertainment CentralShe is designed to entertain. Her cockpit area sports two large bench seats behind the helm. Here you can insert a stowable table with cup holders molded right in the corners. The wet bar serves you from the port side of the cockpit central area. It is complete with a double sink and a nice size cooler for keeping lots of cool beverages and sandwiches. The companion seat is really a lounge with a sculpted armrest that doubles as a backrest when you want to sit facing the driver. The helm seat is a sizeable bench with flip up thigh bolster to improve view underway. At the ControlsThe helmsman has all the controls in easy reach from the tilt steering wheel. Tab controls are back of the throttle so you dont have to reach over the throttle controls to adjust the tabs. You can easily reach the engine compartment for routine maintenance from the cockpit sole hatch cover. Boarding the boat is from the swim platform and through a swinging transom door that locks in place in the closed position for safety. There is a telescoping ladder mounted under a cover on the starboard side of the large swim platform.She is well equipped below for a comfortable weekend or just a nice place out of the sun and fun topside. The stereo is mounted below with remote controls at the helm and stern. Entering through the sliding door with molded in steps for going forward topside, you feel at home in a large cabin area. The forward area makes a large seating area with beautiful oblong table, or a sizeable berth for overnighting. The backrests are fabric covered and padded for comfort. A small hanging locker is to starboard as well as the circuit breakers, carbon monoxide detector and air conditioner controls. The galley is to port complete with a small refrigerator, microwave, cook top and plentiful storage. Across from the galley is a full wet head with vanity, shower and toilet. Just to the right of the steps going up to the cockpit is a crawlway to the stern bunk. The kids will love this area and it is large enough for them to have their own space on the bunk. She handled well in the challenging currents of Sanibel Resort Marina. Out on the water she performed equally well. She handled nicely in tight turns ramping up to plane without hesitation. She planed in less than 6 seconds. In speed runs she produced a speed of 25.8 mph at 3000 rpms. At this speed she would burn about 11 gallons of fuel per hour. She was a quiet cruiser with levels in the low 80s and a maximum sound level of 94 dBa at 4900 rpms, our fastest. We clocked her at about 47 mph at 4900 rpms while Volvo manaed a little better at 4960 rpms and a best of about 49 mph. You can expect to burn about 35 gallons per hour if you want to run at top speed.If you are looking for a cruiser you can take to any lake or shore, whether by water or by land, the 265 Cruiser from Monterey Boats can fill the bill. She is a large pocket cruiser designed for long weekends of fun on the water and entertaining loads of friends.
- Top speed for the Monterey 265 Cruiser is 46.9 mph (75.5 kph),
burning 34.9 gallons per hour (gph) or 132.1 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Monterey 265 Cruiser is 24.2 mph (38.9 kph),
and the boat gets 2.14 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.91 kilometers per
liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 172 miles (276.81
kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi gas sterndrive.
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