2020 Monterey M-22 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $45,000–$65,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
A premium, versatile deck/bowrider that blends day-boat comfort with watersports ability — Monterey builds a quality hull with good finish and a smooth ride. Sterndrive, so the usual drive/transom/storage inspection applies on a higher-end hull. A documented, well-stored M-22 is a comfortable, capable family boat that holds value reasonably; verify the drive service and transom condition.
Known Issues for the 2020 Monterey M-22
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Verify the sterndrive bellows, gimbal bearing, and impeller service history.
Repair cost range: $500-$3,000
Check for a soft transom and stringer moisture; consider a survey.
Repair cost range: $2,000-$10,000+
Verify hours and proper winterization.
Repair cost range: $100-$5,000
Verify screens, stereo, and upholstery condition.
Repair cost range: $200-$2,000
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗No sterndrive service history
- ✗Soft transom or moisture
- ✗No winterization records
- ✗Salt use with poor flushing
Good Signs
- ✓Documented sterndrive service
- ✓Solid transom, dry bilge
- ✓Freshwater, covered, winterized
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.