Monterey 180 FS 4.3L 190hp (LOW HOURS)

Description

I'm the original owner and I'm selling my Monterey 180 FS powered by MerCruiser 4.3 TKS with 190-hp with only 285 original hours. A great boat for family outings, tubing, skiing, cruising, beaching, and fishing. We are still enjoying the boat this season so hour may vary.

Although it’s an 18' boat, it performs like a 19' or 20' boat because of the wider beam and heavy weight.

The boat is high quality built, very clean, well maintained, and professionally serviced. I have priced the boat at the lower end of the NADA estimate (bluebook for boats). The price includes an Aluminum single axle trailer with updated LED lights.

Motivated seller who is looking for a bigger boat.

Highlights:

• Ready to go for summer season and already in the water
• The only 18’ boat on the market accommodating 8 persons – that is 2 families of 4. This is why we purchased this boat initially
• Captains seat and tilt power steering wheel
• Back to back seats turn into a sleeper for relaxing
• Snap on carpet for a nice clean look
• Plenty of storage space on the boat
• Brand new stereo and Sony speakers installed 2 years ago and
• 2 additional USB chargers
• Heaviest boat in its class making it a stable ride
• Gas grill mount in transom – ready for your Magma grill (negotiable)
• Easy to show as the boat is docked at the Yacht club in Medford, MA
• Test drive available for serious buyers only – can run the engine at dock but won’t leave dock without a deposit

• Bimini Top was purchased and installed last year with colored LED lights
• Mooring cover
• Original Bow Cover and Cockpit covers well maintained
• 8 gallon fresh water tank with shower head
• Aluminum single axel Trailer with swing tongue
• Coast guard safety package (Fire Extinguisher, Safety Whistle, Handheld Flare 4-Pack, 8 Type II PFDs, and Deluxe Type IV Flotation Cushion)
• 4 x docking lines
• 2 x bumpers
• 1 x Anchor
• Depth sounder

Maintenance performed:

• Garaged parked first 5 years during winters
• Did not launch in 2008 nor 2014
• Bottom painted this year for the first time using Sea Hawk paint (professionally)
• Maintenance performed professionally based on manufacturing recommendations
• Boat winterized every year
• Trailer updated LED lights and wheel bearing packed last year (professionally)

Specs:

• Mercury MerCruiser 4.3 TKS (190-hp)
• LOA 18'
• Beam 7'-8"
• Bridge clear 3'-9"
• Deadrise 18°
• Draft Drive Down 34"
• Draft Drive UP 21"
• Water Capacity 8 gal
• Fuel Capacity (liters) 28 gal
• Dry Weight (kg) 2500 lbs
• Power 190 HP
• Max Capacity - 8 Persons or 1300 lbs
• Max Capacity - Persons & Gear 1500 lbs

Here are some Excerpts from Boating Magazine's test of the Monterey 180 FS (4/3/2006):

· "The Monterey 180 FS has one of the roomiest main cockpits, and its combination layout gives you a sleeper seat to port for those who wish to lounge."

· "The main cockpit (one of the largest here) features a back-to-back sleeper to port and a bucket at the helm. From the driver's perspective, this is one of the few boats where the windshield is high enough to protect you from the wind. The ski locker is generous, with a cushioned mat and a hinged lid."

· "Once over the hump, the boat could be throttled back and would stay on plane at difficult speeds, such as the 18-to-22mph range favored by wakeboarders. It handled the windblown chop of our test lake with ease and offered some of the best wind protection to driver and passengers."

· "Open cockpit space allows family to move about without tripping over each other. Stowage nook keeps standard convertible top tucked away when not in use. Flip-up bolsters on both helm and passenger seat. Automatic bilge pump. Only manufacturer to include canvas."