1998 Monterey Montura 210

LIforrelaxin · 04-15-2015, 05:17 PM

So I am starting the trials and tribulations of looking for a new boat. I am not in a rush so I will be taking my time, and will not buy something unless it really hits the wow button....

This week my wife located a 1998 Montery Montura 210... It is a one owner boat which of course peaks my interest. Even though it is older I will be able to find the history of the boat simply by talking to the only owner. The problem is I am not sure if I will be able to talk the owner into taking it out for a test drive, as there is no suitable body of water within a reasonable distance to do so.

I am not worried about power it has a 250 HP 5.7 liter engine, and I am sure will move along quite nicely... What I am worried about is time to plane and the over all handling of the boat... I have actually never been in a Monterey boat so any input on how they handle and come out of the hole would be appreciated.

Happy Gourmand · 04-16-2015, 08:10 AM

You could make a good faith REFUNDABLE deposit with final sale subject to an in water trial. Ice out will probably be next week, if not, there should be enough open water for a sea trial.

AB_Monterey · 04-16-2015, 08:35 AM

I've got a 2007 214FS but for what it's worth, I love the boat.

It handles everything the lake throws at it. Great ride, great handling.

My previous was a 20ft Stingray. Handling and ride can't be compared.

04-15-2015, 05:17 PM	#1
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,970 Thanks: 1,064 Thanked 912 Times in 539 Posts	1998 Monterey Montura 210 So I am starting the trials and tribulations of looking for a new boat. I am not in a rush so I will be taking my time, and will not buy something unless it really hits the wow button.... This week my wife located a 1998 Montery Montura 210... It is a one owner boat which of course peaks my interest. Even though it is older I will be able to find the history of the boat simply by talking to the only owner. The problem is I am not sure if I will be able to talk the owner into taking it out for a test drive, as there is no suitable body of water within a reasonable distance to do so. I am not worried about power it has a 250 HP 5.7 liter engine, and I am sure will move along quite nicely... What I am worried about is time to plane and the over all handling of the boat... I have actually never been in a Monterey boat so any input on how they handle and come out of the hole would be appreciated. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

04-16-2015, 08:10 AM	#2
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	You could make a good faith REFUNDABLE deposit with final sale subject to an in water trial. Ice out will probably be next week, if not, there should be enough open water for a sea trial.

04-16-2015, 08:35 AM	#3
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	I've got a 2007 214FS but for what it's worth, I love the boat. It handles everything the lake throws at it. Great ride, great handling. My previous was a 20ft Stingray. Handling and ride can't be compared.