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Monterey 378SE

There’s no need to compromise with this versatile day cruiser.

E

ver feel like you’re being pulled in opposite directions

while looking at new boats? Day boats appeal with their

modern styling, upscale amenities and innovative features,

but many lack overnight accommodations, making them

unsuitable for cruising. Some cruisers, on the other hand,

offer comfortable accommodations but come up short in

areas like bow seating, cockpit amenities or outdoor deck

space, so outdoor entertaining may be standing room only.

Enter Monterey’s new 378SE, a comfortable day cruiser

that delivers it all in a single, elegant package.

Evidence of this boat’s dual personality starts at the

transom, where a large seat with an adjustable back cushion

offers forward- or aft-facing comfort and speaks to the

boat’s playful side. The seat can also be set flat to create an

enormous sunpad. The transom seat continues forward up

the port side. To starboard, a retractable seat folds out of

the gunnel to create a perfect, private spot for conversation.

The adjacent bar behind the captain’s seat accommodates a

removable grill, and the passenger console offers a sink and

a refrigerator below, ensuring that cold drinks are never out

of reach. There’s also a pullout drawer in the seat base that

houses a large, removable cooler.

Up front on the bow, full wraparound seating provides yet

another roomy and private space to relax. Stereo speakers

and fold-down armrests in the forward-facing seat backs

make this a great spot to unwind or worship the sun.

The helm accommodates large, flush-mount multi-function

displays. There is additional space for engine gauges for the

MerCruiser or Volvo Penta power, and a number of push button

controls for docking lights and other electronic accessories.

The doublewide helm seat is electrically controlled and easily

adjusted with the tilt wheel to suit captains of all heights.

While all of this seating makes for a terrific day boat, it

doesn’t come at the expense of accommodations below. Step

into the cabin to find a full salon complete with a queen bed and

a 40-inch flat screen TV, while the head compartment features

large windows that usher in plenty of natural light.

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

Monterey’s 378SE is a great day boat with plenty of comfort

below when it’s time for an extended cruise. ★

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 37'

Beam: 11'

Draft (drive up/down):

2'2"/3'2"

Weight (dry): 16,000 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 200 gals.

Water Capacity: 49 gals.

Base Power: T-520 hp

Base Price:

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MONTEREYBOATS.COM

by Craig Ritchie

BOAT SPOTLIGHT

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