Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 300SY 2013 vs Monterey M5 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 300SY 2013 is a deep-V design and the Monterey M5 2010 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monterey 300SY 2013 measures 31,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monterey M5 2010 at 25,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monterey 300SY 2013 tips the scales at 10 000 lbs - 4 800 lbs more than the Monterey M5 2010 at 5 200 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 2010 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 300SY 2013's 300-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 300SY 2013 carries 142 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Monterey M5 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 300SY 2013 at 31,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey M5 2010 at 25,8 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 Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches123
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 10 ft. 3 in. (3.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.10000
Weight - lbs.5200
Length - Feet31.33
Length - Feet25.83
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 4 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxT-300 hp (T-223.7 kW)
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity38 gal. (143.7 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (105.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailManual Flush: 12 gal. (34.06 l) VacuFlush: 9 gal. (45.42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters45.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal12
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 persons 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)