Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey 385 SE 2022 vs Monterey M5 MSX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey 385 SE 2022 vs Monterey M5 MSX 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey M5 MSX 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Monterey 385 SE 2022'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 385 SE 2022 carries 25 gallons versus 8 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.
The Monterey 385 SE 2022 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Monterey M5 MSX 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Monterey 385 SE 2022 at 37,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet25.83
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.00 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min2.17 ft
Draft Minnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,359 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.52
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 10 in. (7.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity49
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (41.6 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMonterey
Modelnot available
ModelM5 MSX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee