By: Gregg Mansfield
Monterey Boats launched the Elite Series and the first model from it was the award-winning Elite 30. Designed for simple but luxurious boating, the Elite 30 (30’ LOA, 9’ 10” beam) maximizes the cockpit space.
A hardtop covers from the port to starboard gunwales, providing excellent protection. Under the hardtop, Monterey included two individual helm seats with flip-up bottoms and the throttle and shifter in the center. The helm has a 15” Simrad Ultra-Wide multifunction display and CZone digital switching.
Cockpit seating includes an aft-facing seat behind the bolsters and a transom bench that converts to a giant sun pad with abundant stowage below. In the bow, there is a two-person lounger and U-shaped seating. The console door swings open to reveal an electric toilet with a holding tank and a sink.
For power on the twin-engine boat, buyers can opt for outboards from Mercury Marine totaling 500 or 600 horsepower. Paired with a 200-gallon fuel tank, the Elite 30 has excellent range.
Specifications
- LOA: 30 ft
- Beam: 9 ft 10 in
- Draft: 23 in
- Fuel: 200 gal
- Max HP: 600 hp
- MSRP: See Dealer