Monterey MS

The Monterey MS is an ideal choice for families and first-time boaters seeking adventure and relaxation on the water. With a length of 19.5 feet, it accommodates up to eight passengers, making it perfect for tubing trips or leisurely cruising. Its robust MerCruiser engine offers a recommended horsepower of up to 220, ensuring a thrilling ride. Whether you plan to fish, swim, or simply lounge, the Monterey MS provides a unique blend of performance and comfort, appealing to those who value fun, safety, and reliability.

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Key Specifications

19 ft. 6 in.

92 in.

93 in.

92 in.

Width (beam)

19 ft. 6 in.

Length

190 hp

Horsepower

3,100 lbs

Weight (lbs)

People capacity

35 in.

Draft

Your guide to the Monterey MS

Things to consider before buying a Monterey MS

Before buying a Monterey MS, boat shoppers should weigh the following:

Reasons to buy

Great for families and casual boaters wanting versatile fun on water.
Solid build and performance make it a reliable investment.
Equipped with essential features suited for day trips and leisure activities.

Possible reasons to hesitate

Limited storage space may hinder long trips requiring extensive gear.
Lacks overnight accommodations, which might affect longer excursions.
Smaller size might not appeal to those wanting expansive decks.

How the MS fits your lifestyle and needs

Family Friendly Fun
With spacious seating for up to eight, it's perfect for family adventures and social gatherings.
Engaging with Nature
Ideal for fishing and water sports, it encourages a deeper connection with the outdoors.
Smooth Handling and Performance
Designed for stability and power, it delivers an enjoyable and safe ride on the water.

Standout features

Ample Passenger Capacity
Designed to hold up to eight passengers, perfect for family outings and gatherings.
Powerful MerCruiser Engine
Offers a recommended horsepower of 220, ensuring thrilling performance and exciting adventures.
Durable Fiberglass Hull
Constructed of high-quality fiberglass for long-lasting durability and resistance to water damage.

Explore the MS's Lineup

Here's a breakdown of the most popular floorplans for boat shoppers

186

A slightly shorter trim, ideal for recreational boating while still maintaining passenger capacity.

Pros:

Slightly lighter, improving maneuverability.
Suitable for casual outings and day trips.
High horsepower for fun on water.

Cons:

Smaller size may feel cramped for big groups.
Limited towing capacity for heavier sports equipment.

196

This trim showcases impressive length and excellent seating capacity for any outing.

Pros:

Spacious seating for family and friends.
Powerful engine for exhilarating speed.
Robust construction for durability.

Cons:

Limited storage space compared to larger models.
Absence of sleeping accommodations may deter some users.

How the MS compares to other Monterey Models

How the MS stands out:

More budget-friendly than the Elite Series models.
Compact size makes it easy to transport and dock.
Offers a perfect balance of performance and comfort.

Why other Monterey models may be a better fit:

Less luxurious than the Elite Series options.
Might lack advanced electronics compared to newer models.
Smaller engine range limits versatility.

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2 floor plans available

2 floor plans available	2014 MS 186 MSRP Not Available	2014 MS 196 MSRP Not Available
Length (ft, in)	18' 6" Length (ft, in)	19' 6" Length (ft, in)
Beam (in)	92" Beam (in)	92" Beam (in)
Bridge Clearance (in)	92" Bridge Clearance (in)	93" Bridge Clearance (in)
Transom Height (in)	- Transom Height (in)	- Transom Height (in)
Draft (Drive Up) (in)	20" Draft (Drive Up) (in)	22" Draft (Drive Up) (in)
Draft (Drive Down) (in)	33" Draft (Drive Down) (in)	35" Draft (Drive Down) (in)
Deadrise (deg)	19° Deadrise (deg)	19° Deadrise (deg)
Dry Weight (lbs)	2,800 lbs Dry Weight (lbs)	3,100 lbs Dry Weight (lbs)
Weight Capacity (lbs)	1,500 lbs Weight Capacity (lbs)	1,675 lbs Weight Capacity (lbs)
Number Of Pontoons	- Number Of Pontoons	- Number Of Pontoons
Pontoon Diameter (in)	- Pontoon Diameter (in)	- Pontoon Diameter (in)
Number of Passengers	8 people Number of Passengers	8 people Number of Passengers
Total Sleeping Capacity	- Total Sleeping Capacity	- Total Sleeping Capacity
Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks	- Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks	- Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
Number Of Chairs	- Number Of Chairs	- Number Of Chairs
Number Of Convertible Beds	- Number Of Convertible Beds	- Number Of Convertible Beds
Number Of Full Beds	- Number Of Full Beds	- Number Of Full Beds
Number Of Queen Beds	- Number Of Queen Beds	- Number Of Queen Beds
Number Of Single Beds	- Number Of Single Beds	- Number Of Single Beds
Max Recommended Horsepower (hp)	190 hp Max Recommended Horsepower (hp)	220 hp Max Recommended Horsepower (hp)
Min Recommended Horsepower (hp)	135 hp Min Recommended Horsepower (hp)	190 hp Min Recommended Horsepower (hp)
Jet Pump Rated Horsepower (hp)	- Jet Pump Rated Horsepower (hp)	- Jet Pump Rated Horsepower (hp)
Horsepower (hp)	190 hp Horsepower (hp)	190 hp Horsepower (hp)
Horsepower RPM	- Horsepower RPM	- Horsepower RPM
Full Throttle RPM Range High	4,800 rpm Full Throttle RPM Range High	4,800 rpm Full Throttle RPM Range High
Full Throttle RPM Range Low	4,400 rpm Full Throttle RPM Range Low	4,400 rpm Full Throttle RPM Range Low
Torque (ft-lbs)	- Torque (ft-lbs)	- Torque (ft-lbs)
Torque RPM	- Torque RPM	- Torque RPM
Displacement (ci)	181 cubic in Displacement (ci)	262 cubic in Displacement (ci)
Engine Brand Name	MerCruiser® Engine Brand Name	MerCruiser® Engine Brand Name
Engine Manufacturer	Mercury Engine Manufacturer	Mercury Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model Code	- Engine Model Code	- Engine Model Code
Engine Configuration	Stern Drive Engine Configuration	Stern Drive Engine Configuration
Engine Type	V6 Engine Type	V6 Engine Type
Engine Trim	3.0L TKS Alpha® One Engine Trim	4.3L TKS Alpha® One Engine Trim
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke Engine Stroke	4-Stroke Engine Stroke
Engine Dry Weight (lbs)	- Engine Dry Weight (lbs)	- Engine Dry Weight (lbs)
Valves	8 Valves	8 Valves
Valve Configuration	OHV Valve Configuration	OHV Valve Configuration
Cylinders	4 Cylinders	6 Cylinders
Valves Per Cylinder	2 Valves Per Cylinder	2 Valves Per Cylinder
Stroke (in)	3.6" Stroke (in)	3.48" Stroke (in)
Bore (in)	4" Bore (in)	4" Bore (in)
Compression Ratio	9.4:1 Compression Ratio	9.4:1 Compression Ratio
Counter Rotating Capable	Yes Counter Rotating Capable	Yes Counter Rotating Capable
Turbocharged	No Turbocharged	No Turbocharged
Supercharged	No Supercharged	No Supercharged
Twin Propeller	No Twin Propeller	No Twin Propeller
Trim System Type	Power Trim System Type	Power Trim System Type
Number Of Trim Positions	- Number Of Trim Positions	- Number Of Trim Positions
Number Of Engines	1 Number Of Engines	1 Number Of Engines
Trolling Motor Brand	- Trolling Motor Brand	- Trolling Motor Brand
Carburetor	No Carburetor	No Carburetor
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected Carburetion Type	Carburetor Carburetion Type
Fuel Injector	No Fuel Injector	Yes Fuel Injector
Fuel Capacity (gal)	30 gal Fuel Capacity (gal)	32 gal Fuel Capacity (gal)
Fuel Type	Gas Fuel Type	Gas Fuel Type
Fuel Requirements	Regular Fuel Requirements	Regular Fuel Requirements
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge Fuel Level Warning Type
Cooling	Water (Open Loop) Cooling	Water (Open Loop) Cooling
Salt Water Capable	Yes Salt Water Capable	Yes Salt Water Capable
Bilge System Type	Automatic Siphon / Electric Pump Bilge System Type	Automatic Siphon / Electric Pump Bilge System Type
Full Head	No Full Head	No Full Head
Head Location	- Head Location	- Head Location
Head Type	- Head Type	- Head Type
Water Type	- Water Type	- Water Type
Total Fresh Water Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Fresh Water Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Fresh Water Tank Capacity (gal)
Total Gray Water Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Gray Water Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Gray Water Tank Capacity (gal)
Total Black Water Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Black Water Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Black Water Tank Capacity (gal)
Total Water Ballast Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Water Ballast Tank Capacity (gal)	- Total Water Ballast Tank Capacity (gal)
Number Of Water Ballast Tanks	- Number Of Water Ballast Tanks	- Number Of Water Ballast Tanks
Cabin Headroom (in)	- Cabin Headroom (in)	- Cabin Headroom (in)
Cabin Heater	No Cabin Heater	No Cabin Heater
Number Of Barstools	- Number Of Barstools	- Number Of Barstools
Number Of Bridge Chairs	- Number Of Bridge Chairs	- Number Of Bridge Chairs
Number Of Bridge Seats	- Number Of Bridge Seats	- Number Of Bridge Seats
Number Of Bridge Sofas	- Number Of Bridge Sofas	- Number Of Bridge Sofas
Number Of Sofas	- Number Of Sofas	- Number Of Sofas
Bridge Carpeting	No Bridge Carpeting	No Bridge Carpeting
Bridge Enclosure	No Bridge Enclosure	No Bridge Enclosure
Bridge Heater	No Bridge Heater	No Bridge Heater
Bridge Table	No Bridge Table	No Bridge Table
Galley Table Configuration	No Galley Table Galley Table Configuration	No Galley Table Galley Table Configuration
Convection	No Convection	No Convection
Microwave	- Microwave	- Microwave
Stove	- Stove	- Stove
Refrigerator	- Refrigerator	- Refrigerator
Hot Water	- Hot Water	- Hot Water
Cockpit Table	No Cockpit Table	No Cockpit Table
Cockpit Heater	No Cockpit Heater	No Cockpit Heater
Cockpit Flooring Type	Carpeted Cockpit Flooring Type	Carpeted Cockpit Flooring Type
Number Of Cockpit Chairs	1 Number Of Cockpit Chairs	1 Number Of Cockpit Chairs
Number Of Cockpit Sofas	1 Number Of Cockpit Sofas	1 Number Of Cockpit Sofas
Number Of Open Bow Seats	3 Number Of Open Bow Seats	3 Number Of Open Bow Seats
Number Of Helm Seats	1 Number Of Helm Seats	1 Number Of Helm Seats
Number of Fishing Pedestal Chairs	- Number of Fishing Pedestal Chairs	- Number of Fishing Pedestal Chairs
Walk-Through Windshield	Yes Walk-Through Windshield	Yes Walk-Through Windshield
Pilot House Door	No Pilot House Door	No Pilot House Door
Front Curtain	No Front Curtain	No Front Curtain
Side Curtains	No Side Curtains	No Side Curtains
Aft Curtain	No Aft Curtain	No Aft Curtain
Aft Sunshade	No Aft Sunshade	No Aft Sunshade
Bow Cover	No Bow Cover	No Bow Cover
Camper Back	No Camper Back	No Camper Back
Helm Seating Configuration	Chair Helm Seating Configuration	Chair Helm Seating Configuration
Helm Roof Type	Bimini Top Helm Roof Type	Open Top Helm Roof Type
Hull Material	Fiberglass Hull Material	Fiberglass Hull Material
Paint Swatch File Name	Monterey/Titanium.gif Paint Swatch File Name	Monterey/Rio.gif Paint Swatch File Name
Accent Color Type	- Accent Color Type	- Accent Color Type
Available In Assorted Colors	- Available In Assorted Colors	- Available In Assorted Colors
Available In Various Styles	- Available In Various Styles	- Available In Various Styles
MFR Color Title	- MFR Color Title	- MFR Color Title
Primary Color	White Primary Color	White Primary Color
Secondary Color	Not Available Secondary Color	Not Available Secondary Color
Metallic	- Metallic	- Metallic
Auto Pilot	No Auto Pilot	No Auto Pilot
Steering Assist System	Yes Steering Assist System	Yes Steering Assist System
Outboard Steering Control	Remote Outboard Steering Control	Remote Outboard Steering Control
Mobile App Instrumentation	- Mobile App Instrumentation	- Mobile App Instrumentation
GPS Brand	- GPS Brand	- GPS Brand
Sound System Brand	Jensen Sound System Brand	Jensen Sound System Brand
Bluetooth® Audio	- Bluetooth® Audio	- Bluetooth® Audio
Wi-Fi Capable	- Wi-Fi Capable	- Wi-Fi Capable
Satellite	No Satellite	No Satellite
Starter	Electric Starter	Electric Starter
Engine Alert System Type	Visual / Audible Engine Alert System Type	Visual / Audible Engine Alert System Type
Emergency RPM Reduction	Yes Emergency RPM Reduction	Yes Emergency RPM Reduction
Bilge Pump Alarm	- Bilge Pump Alarm	- Bilge Pump Alarm
Basic Warranty (Months)	12 months Basic Warranty (Months)	12 months Basic Warranty (Months)
Engine Warranty (Condition)	Limited Engine Warranty (Condition)	Limited Engine Warranty (Condition)
Engine Warranty (Months)	12 months Engine Warranty (Months)	12 months Engine Warranty (Months)
Deck Warranty (Years)	Limited Lifetime Deck Warranty (Years)	Limited Lifetime Deck Warranty (Years)
Pontoon Warranty (Years)	- Pontoon Warranty (Years)	- Pontoon Warranty (Years)
Hull Warranty (Years)	Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty (Years)	Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty (Years)
MSRP	- MSRP	- MSRP
MSRP + Destination	- MSRP + Destination	- MSRP + Destination
Total Baitwell Capacity (gal)	- Total Baitwell Capacity (gal)	- Total Baitwell Capacity (gal)
Baitwell Pump	No Baitwell Pump	No Baitwell Pump
Total Fishbox Capacity (gal)	- Total Fishbox Capacity (gal)	- Total Fishbox Capacity (gal)
Fishbox Pump	No Fishbox Pump	No Fishbox Pump

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Monterey MS

Key Specifications

Your guide to the Monterey MS

Things to consider before buying a Monterey MS

Reasons to buy

Possible reasons to hesitate

How the MS fits your lifestyle and needs

Family Friendly Fun

Engaging with Nature

Smooth Handling and Performance

Standout features

Ample Passenger Capacity

Powerful MerCruiser Engine

Durable Fiberglass Hull

Explore the MS's Lineup

186

Pros:

Cons:

196

Pros:

Cons:

How the MS compares to other Monterey Models

How the MS stands out:

Why other Monterey models may be a better fit:

Select a category to compare floor plans

Monterey MS boats for sale