Monterey M-65

This boat is designed to simplify full days on Tampa Bay with confident handling, social space that works, and systems that reduce setup and shutdown time. If you’re coming out of a smaller bowrider or juggling multiple boats to cover entertaining, cruising, and watersports, the M65 replaces those compromises with one platform that does more with less effort. The hull design, beam, and deadrise are tuned for predictable ride quality in real-world bay conditions, not just calm mornings. Draft flexibility makes it practical around St. Pete, Clearwater, and Sarasota sandbars, while the integrated swim platform and cockpit layout shorten the transition from dock to water. Capacity and seating arrangements support larger groups without crowding, so hosting doesn’t feel like work. Systems are straightforward and proven, helping reduce the learning curve and ongoing maintenance friction. Storage is organized and usable, not buried under cushions, which means less time rearranging gear and more time underway. This is a setup that favors frequent use, not occasional outings. Thunder Marine ensures this specific configuration is delivered with clarity around operation, service access, and long-term ownership support. You’re not handed keys and left guessing. Meet with Thunder Marine to walk through this exact configuration, understand how it fits Tampa Bay's use, and review delivery and long-term support.
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Ownership with Thunder Marine

• Local delivery orientation focused on how you’ll actually use the boat
• Service and warranty support based in St. Petersburg
• Clear guidance on maintenance schedules and seasonal care
• A long-term relationship, not a transactional handoff

Key Specs

• Length Overall w/ Swim Platform: 26'7"

• Length Overall w/ Engines: 29'1"

• Beam: 8'6"

• Deadrise: 20°

• Draft (Stern Drive Up): 18"

• Draft (Stern Drive Down): 33"

• Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons

• Water Capacity: 15 gallons

• Waste Capacity: 11 gallons

• Dry Weight: 5,200 lbs

• Passenger Capacity: Yacht Certified (13 CE)

• Maximum Power: 400 HP

Features

Helm & Operation

• Power-assisted tilt steering for reduced fatigue during long runs

• Digital instrumentation with low-glare lighting for clear visibility

• GPS speedometer and intuitive switch layout to shorten the learning curve

Cockpit & Social Space

• Multiple seating zones that allow conversation without reshuffling people

• Convertible aft lounge and sun pad to adapt between cruising and relaxing

• Cockpit table and cooler solutions that support full-day use

Bow Area

• Dedicated seating with integrated storage to keep gear organized

• Molded-in cooler to reduce trips back to the cockpit

Swim & Water Access

• Integral swim platform with recessed ladder for easy reboarding

• Transom shower to rinse off before returning to seating areas

Construction & Systems

• Vinylester barrier coat and air assist chine for durability and predictable handling

• Self-bailing cockpit and gel-coated bilge for easier cleanup and inspection

• Dual battery system and protected electrical layout to reduce reliability concerns