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Monterey Boats 328SS
Customize to your heart’s content. by tom thom pson
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onterey Boats is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new model that’s loaded with standard features, plus an impressive choice of optional graphics packages. You can customize a 328SS that’s bound to be the most unique boat in your marina. At 32-feet, 6-inches in length, this twin engine bowrider is a combination of style and performance that’s sure to turn heads on the water. Step aboard the swim platform of the 328SS, and the first thing you see is Monterey’s exclusive articulating sun island. It lets you set up for seven different seating and lounging configurations, from a flat deck to a bench. There’s also a large storage compartment beneath. A transom shower with hot and cold water is standard. The 328SS cockpit has a wet bar to starboard with a solid-surface countertop, sink and refrigerator, as well as a carry-on, 25-quart cooler (standard). An optional grill is available, as is a removable cockpit table. The helm is immediately forward and features a dark gray console with chrome-finished gauges. The tilt steering wheel is leather-wrapped with chrome spokes. There’s space for an optional Raymarine E90 widescreen chartplotter immediately forward of the steering wheel. The helm seat has flip-up thigh support and a fold-down arm rest, with a storage compartment beneath. An aft-facing chaise lounge complete with contoured backrest is to port. The radar arch with overhead lighting is standard, as is a Bimini top with front and side curtains.
The best seats aboard the 328SS are at the bow. Monterey allows for a choice of seating with removable cushions. You can have a lounge seat along either side to stretch your legs, or conventional seats for four people with their feet on the deck. Room is available for an optional, removable table here, too. Either way, you’ve got a front-row seat to the audio system. A pair of speakers is mounted under the gunwales. The 328SS has a couple of surprises below. (Yes, there’s a below deck to this boat!) Along the port side, you’ll find a cozy cabin that sleeps two. Also inside, there’s a sound system complete with AM/FM and Sirius Satellite radio, CD player and an MP3 or iPod adaptor. There’s a standard microwave oven, too. Under the helm console, along the starboard side there’s a head with Vacu-flush toilet and a sink with hot and cold water Additional options include an anchor windlass, remote controlled spotlight, underwater LED lights, cockpit carpeting and a CD changer. Standard engines on the 328SS are Volvo’s 270-horsepower 5.0 GXiC EVC with Duoprop. These engines will top out at more than 50 mph. Joystick control is optional. Monterey offers a wide range of choices for either Mercury or Volvo Penta engines, from 260- to 430-hp in twin configuration. Base price on the Monterey 328SS, including standard Volvo Penta engines is $179,791. r
Specifications LOA w/swim platform: 32'2" Beam: 9'8" Draft (Up): 27" Draft (Down): 39" Weight (Dry): 9,700 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 142 gals. Water Capacity: 25 gals. Standard Power: Volvo T-270HP 5.0 GXiC EVC DP montereyboats.com
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