2019 Monterey 385SE
When a boat like this can jump up onto plane in about 4.5 seconds and can hit a top speed of more than 57 mph, it’s certainly an eye-opener. But when it’s a 38-foot day cruiser with a connection to the water that’s sports-car crisp (thanks to the Optimus 360 power steering with electronic throttle […]
The NEWEST Super Sport Boat Model 305SS
Have You Heard of the NEWEST Super Sport Boat Model 305SS? Did you get reeled into the big hype around the new model 305SS Super Sport Boat? If you didn’t already know, there’s a new Super Sport model added on to the Monterey’s lineup! This is just as exciting as it looks on social media. […]
Monterey Boats Debuts the 305SS at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Williston, FL — October 16, 2018 — At this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Monterey Boats will be debuting their top of the line newest Super Sport Boat. Since its inception, Monterey Boats has made a commitment to focus on quality and design. Today, Monterey Boats has proven to be a true frontrunner in the […]
Blackfin’s 242 CC offers hardcore fishability and many creature comforts.
LOA: 24’6″ | Beam: 8’10” | Dry Weight: 5,400 lb. (without engines) | Seating/Weight Capacity: 12/2,100 lb. | Fuel Capacity: 140 gal. | More Information: blackfinboats.com Blackfin Boats Our crew has tested three Blackfin boats, and each editor agrees they all operate above their paygrades. The 212 CC delivered big-water handling capabilities, the 272 fished like a much larger boat — and we know because we […]
Berkshire’s 25 Sport RFX9 is a quick-performing pontoon boat.
LOA: 25’7″ | Beam: 8’6″ | Dry Weight: 3,000 lb. | Seating/Weight Capacity: 14/2,025 lb. | Fuel Capacity: 52 gal. | More Information: forestriverinc.com Berkshire’s 25 Sport RFX9 is a quick-performing pontoon boat with the Mercury Verado 300; we dropped the throttle handle and had it planing at 14 mph in just 3.75 seconds, and we hit 30 from a dead idle in just 6.9 seconds. […]
Monterey 385 SE An outboard-powered dayboat that shines on several fronts.
LOA: 37’0″ | Beam: 11’0″ | Draft (max): 3’1″ | Displacement (approx.): 16,000 lb. | Transom Deadrise: 21 degrees | Bridge Clearance: 10’3″ | Fuel Capacity: 250 gal. | Max Horsepower: 1,200 | Available Power: Yamaha and Mercury outboards | More Information: montereyboats.com Forest Johnson Sometimes I feel guilty about the way we test powerboats. We warm them up, firewall the throttles, spin the helm for some hard-over turns, and once we’ve made a […]
