Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 vs Monterey M5 MSX 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 is a modified-V design and the Monterey M5 MSX 2013 is a deep-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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 430 hp for the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 and 425 hp for the Monterey M5 MSX 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 carries 142 gallons versus 80 gallons in the Monterey M5 MSX 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Monterey 328SS Anniversary 2011 at 32,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Monterey M5 MSX 2013 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
Model328SS Anniversary
ModelM5 MSX
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise20°
Length - Feet32.17
Length - Feet25.83
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 2 in. (9.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5200
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (537.5 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-430 hp (T-320.7 kW)
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity25 gal. (94.6 l)
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal11