Monterey 265

The Monterey 265 CR is everything a sport cruiser should be. From

Generous topside seating to the spacious interior with standing

headroom, you and your guests can fully enjoy your time on the

water.The265's beauty isn't only skin deep. Below it's sophisticated

European styling lies the power and agility of a performance cruiser.

The huge cockpit leaves nothing to desire. At the transom, there is a

foldaway bench seat plus a transom door for easy access to an integrated

swim platform. The port side wetbar is truly a winning touch. It's

everything you deserve and more. Stand up! There is full-size headroom

aboard the 265. Loaded with appointments, it is one of the most livable

26-footer on the water. Slip into the plush comfort of the U-shaped

dinette which converts to a comfortable double berth with plenty of

storage below. The aft cabin comes complete with double berth. The

private, enclosed head features full standing headroom along with

shower, marine toilet, vanity storage, and...

The Monterey 265 CR is everything a sport cruiser should be. From

Generous topside seating to the spacious interior with standing

headroom, you and your guests can fully enjoy your time on the

water.The265's beauty isn't only skin deep. Below it's sophisticated

European styling lies the power and agility of a performance cruiser.

The huge cockpit leaves nothing to desire. At the transom, there is a

foldaway bench seat plus a transom door for easy access to an integrated

swim platform. The port side wetbar is truly a winning touch. It's

everything you deserve and more. Stand up! There is full-size headroom

aboard the 265. Loaded with appointments, it is one of the most livable

26-footer on the water. Slip into the plush comfort of the U-shaped

dinette which converts to a comfortable double berth with plenty of

storage below. The aft cabin comes complete with double berth. The

private, enclosed head features full standing headroom along with

shower, marine toilet, vanity storage, and a sink with faucet and

showerhead. The 265's comfortable accommodations will remind you and your

guests of home.This 2003 Monterey 265 is my personal boat. I'm the second owner. It only has 69.4 actual hours (hours may go up slightly from demo use but not more than an hour or two). 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 are dual shore power hookups if you wanna run the a/c & other stuff. 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.

WATCH THE VIDEO IN 720 HIGH DEF!

Vessel WalkthroughBoarding from

the swim platform, a transom gate opens to the spacious cockpit. A

transom shower with hot/cold water is to port. A bench seat is to

starboard which folds up to allow easy access to the engine compartment.

Directly across from this bench is an aft facing two person seat. A

removable circular table mounts to the cockpit sole. To port is a wet

bar with sink and provisions for cooler storage. The helm is equipped

with a two person seat which when hinged with the aft facing seat folds

flat for sunning or lounging. Abeam the helm to port is an aft facing

lounge seat. Amidships is a sliding hatch providing access to the

companionway below. This hatch provides molded in steps for safe and

convenient access to the foredeck via the fold out center windscreen

section. The foredeck features a snap in sun pad, anchor pulpit and

remote controlled windlass.

Moving

below, the head is to starboard. To port and aft is access to the

mid-berth. Also to port is the galley which features an AC/DC powered

refrigerator, microwave, single burner electric stove, stainless steel

sink and plenty of storage. Also located here is a swivel base-mounted

TV. Forward is a wrap-around settee with seating for five that converts

to a double berth. Opening ports are to port and starboard and overhead

a large opening hatch provides light and ventilation.

The

starboard forward facing bulkhead mounts the AC and DC electrical

control panel and stereo and contains a hanging locker. The port forward

facing bulkhead mounts the Marine Air Systems heat and AC control

panel.

Values

Wholesale

Average Retail

Base Price $25,350

$28,700

Engine 401-425 HP (8.1L ##) $4,455

$4,455

Options: (change)

Bimini Top

$200

$225

Bridge Enclosure

$1,825

$2,075

Cockpit Cover

$210

$240

Battery Charger - Dual 10 amp

$125

$140

GPS - Color Fixed Mount w/Cartography

$850

$965

Radar Arch

$900

$1,025

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

$685

$780

Batteries - Dual w/Switch

$105

$120

Cavitation Plates / Adjustable

$395

$450

Dual-Prop

$830

$945

External Steering - Twin Hydraulic

$1,490

$1,695

Fresh Water Cooling System

$410

$465

Fuel Injection

$445

$505

Swim Step w/Fold Down Ladder

$170

$195

Trim Tabs / Hydraulic

$340

$385

Trim Indicator

$80

$90

Vacuum Flush Head - w/Holding Tank & Pump Out

$950

$1,080

Trailer: (change)

2003 Tri-Axle 28 Feet

$2,425

$2,725

Trailer Options: (change)

Disc Brakes - Per Axle

$190

$215

Surge Brakes

$165

$190

TOTAL PRICE: $43,385

$48,565

I believe the above option list to be correct, but I am not a boat dealer or boat expert. Please look at the pictures & watch the video to judge for yourself what options it may or may not include or what should be counted as standard equipment.

2003 Monterey Boats 265 CRUISER

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 cruier 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

Specifications

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.

For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels go to our Test Results section.The Monterey 265 CR is everything a sport cruiser should be. From

Generous topside seating to the spacious interior with standing

headroom, you and your guests can fully enjoy your time on the

water.The265's beauty isn't only skin deep. Below it's sophisticated

European styling lies the power and agility of a performance cruiser.

The huge cockpit leaves nothing to desire. At the transom, there is a

foldaway bench seat plus a transom door for easy access to an integrated

swim platform. The port side wetbar is truly a winning touch. It's

everything you deserve and more. Stand up! There is full-size headroom

aboard the 265. Loaded with appointments, it is one of the most livable

26-footer on the water. Slip into the plush comfort of the U-shaped

dinette which converts to a comfortable double berth with plenty of

storage below. The aft cabin comes complete with double berth. The

private, enclosed head features full standing headroom along with

shower, marine toilet, vanity storage, and...

The Monterey 265 CR is everything a sport cruiser should be. From

Generous topside seating to the spacious interior with standing

headroom, you and your guests can fully enjoy your time on the

water.The265's beauty isn't only skin deep. Below it's sophisticated

European styling lies the power and agility of a performance cruiser.

The huge cockpit leaves nothing to desire. At the transom, there is a

foldaway bench seat plus a transom door for easy access to an integrated

swim platform. The port side wetbar is truly a winning touch. It's

everything you deserve and more. Stand up! There is full-size headroom

aboard the 265. Loaded with appointments, it is one of the most livable

26-footer on the water. Slip into the plush comfort of the U-shaped

dinette which converts to a comfortable double berth with plenty of

storage below. The aft cabin comes complete with double berth. The

private, enclosed ead features full standing headroom along with

shower, marine toilet, vanity storage, and a sink with faucet and

showerhead. The 265's comfortable accommodations will remind you and your

guests of home.This 2003 Monterey 265 is my personal boat. I'm the second owner. It only has 69.4 actual hours (hours may go up slightly from demo use but not more than an hour or two). 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 are dual shore power hookups if you wanna run the a/c & other stuff. 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. Vessel Walkthrough Values 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 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.

• 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.

For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels go to our Test Results section.