Monterey 30 Elite

In celebration of its upcoming 40th anniversary in August, Monterey Boats is unveiling a brand-new line of boats called the Elite Series.

One of these new models is the Monterey 30 Elite — a fun little runabout if there ever was one.

This vessel can have power up to 600 horses in the form of twin outboards. A 21-degree deadrise helps you slice through chop with ease while also being stable, and the boat’s shallow draft allows it to pull up in skinny-water destinations.

The boat’s helm has a 15-inch Simrad Ultra-Wide MFD that aids greatly with navigation and also controls the CZone digital switching system. The helm has flip-up seats to port and starboard shaded by a fiberglass hardtop. The 30 Elite’s spacious cockpit offers sunpads with articulating backrests. A wetbar with a sink and trash receptacle is also located here. Moving forward, there is yet another lounge space at the bow with seating and access to a head compartment.

Monterey prides itself on the amount of stowage it works into its designs. There are also loads of cup holders for resting your drink, and two built-in phone chargers so you never run out of juice. A thumping Fusion stereo system supplies tunes loud enough to hear while running at full speed.

“Myself and the rest of the product development team are very excited to introduce a new and innovative product to the market,”says Mason Cummings, VP of design and engineering. “Many years of combined boating experience helped blend functionality, technology and luxury together to create the 30 Elite, and we couldn’t be more happy with the results.”

Also noteworthy is that this boat’s open design makes her a cinch to clean. One capable owner could have her fully washed down and sparkling in a half hour or less. It’s all part of the package with the 30 Elite, which aims to maximize the precious time we get to spend on the water.