Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 214SS 2013 vs Monterey M5 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Monterey 214SS 2013 and the Monterey M5 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey M5 2013 measures 25,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey 214SS 2013 at 21,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 214SS 2013 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 313 lbs more than the Monterey M5 2013 at 52 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 155-hp advantage over the Monterey 214SS 2013's 270-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 214SS 2013 carries 36 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Monterey M5 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Monterey 214SS 2013 is rated for up to 1 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 214SS 2013 at 21,7 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Tower: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (59 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.52
Length - Feet21.67
Length - Feet25.83
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal. (136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max270 hp (201 kW)
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
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