Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006 vs Monterey M5 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006 vs Monterey M5 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey M5 2013 measures 25,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey M5 2013 tips the scales at 5 200 lbs - 2 700 lbs less than the Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006 at 2 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey M5 2013 has a 235-hp advantage over the Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006's 190-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey M5 2013 carries 80 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Monterey M5 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey M5 2013 at 25,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey 180 FS Montura 2006 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model180 FS Montura
ModelM5
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (54 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (87 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,135 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.2500
Weight - lbs.5200
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25.83
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 3 in. (6.18 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.50 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 3.0 GL SX
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max190 hp
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11