Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monterey M-65 2020 vs Monterey M5 MSX 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monterey M-65 2020 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Monterey M-65 2020 at 26,7 ft versus Monterey M5 MSX 2013 at 25,8 ft. At 5 200 lbs and 5 200 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Monterey M5 MSX 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Monterey M-65 2020's 400-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 80 gal and 80 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Monterey M-65 2020 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Monterey M5 MSX 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monterey M5 MSX 2013 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monterey M-65 2020 with its 400-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.70 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26.7
Length - Feet25.83
Length overall - Meters8.14
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches320
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail3.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches40
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min1.80 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement5200.00 lbs
Displacementnot 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.5200
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 - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302.8 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (316.9 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity15
Water capacity15 gal. (56.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
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