Monterey Expands Elite Series with 23, 34, and 38-Foot Models
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Monterey Boats has announced the expansion of its popular Elite Series with the addition of 23, 34, and 38-foot models. The new designs add to the existing lineup including the Elite 25, 27, and 30.
The Elite 23 was the keynote addition with the arrival of the 34 and 38-foot designs expected to arrive later this summer and fall. The 23 will carry an LOA of 23'7" (with swim platform), an 8'6" beam, and 21 degrees of deadrise. She will have a fuel capacity of 90 gallons (340 liters) and a max rating of 350 horsepower.
Standout features include a hinged fold-down wakeboard tower, marine mat flooring, LED RGB lighting, fibreglass cockpit liner with overboard drainage, Fusion stereo, digital switching, automatic bilge pump, bilge lighting, Mercury Smartcraft instrumentation, docking lights, molded-in swim platform with telescoping recessed ladder,
Notable options include a 15" Simrad NSX Ultra-Wide display with GPS and chartplotter, LED underwater RGB lighting, cockpit table with pedestal, bow boarding ladder, folding swim step, transom shower, trim tabs, Seakeeper Ride 450, and more.
The new additions come on the heels of the award-winning Elite 30, a noticeable standout upon its arrival into the North American market thanks to a unique blend of luxury amenities and European design features. Since its debut, the Elite Series has earned a three-award industry trifecta including a Boat of the Year award, the Miami Innovation Award, and Boating Industry’s Top Product honor.
“The Elite Series was conceived as a cohesive family of boats from the beginning,” said Charles Marshall, Co-Chairman of Monterey Boats, in a press release. “We focused on hull performance, handling precision, craftsmanship, and long-term ownership value. The Elite 23 carries those same fundamentals into a critical size category, and that same philosophy will continue as we introduce the Elite 34 and Elite 38. Together, these introductions reflect a deliberate expansion strategy designed to strengthen the Elite Series at both entry and upper premium tiers.”
The Elite 23 will mark the entrance into one of boating's busiest size ranges while still offering the performance, craftsmanship, and premium standards expected of Monterey. Together with the forthcoming Elite 34 and Elite 38, the Elite lineup will include a complete size range to satisfy dayboaters across the spectrum.
According to the company, based on full-year 2025 Statistical Surveys data the Elite Series delivered category-leading year-over-year retail growth, achieving more than 20x expansion in registrations. The growth reflects consistent dealer sell-through and measurable consumer demand across key markets. Within the 25–30 ft outboard segment, the Elite 30 ranks #1 and the Elite 27 outboard ranks #2 for full-year 2025, reinforcing its leadership at the upper end of the premium bowrider market.
Monterey also confirmed continued selective expansion of its Elite-focused dealer network in 2025.“We approach network growth with discipline,” said Kim Loenichen, Vice President of Sales. “The Elite Series requires dealers who understand premium retail execution and long-term customer relationships. Expansion must strengthen territories, protect profitability, and sustain retail performance.”
The forthcoming Elite 34 is scheduled to launch in Summer 2026 and the Elite 38 to follow in Fall 2026.
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