2000 Monterey 322 Cruiser

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The 2000 Monterey 322 Cruiser delivers the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style for boaters looking to enjoy weekend cruising, entertaining, waterfront dining, and overnight adventures. Built on a solid deep-V hull with an impressive 10'10" beam, she offers a remarkably spacious cockpit and cabin while maintaining sporty handling and excellent ride quality. Twin V-8 power provides confident cruising performance, while the thoughtfully designed layout makes this vessel equally suited for day trips, and extended weekends aboard. The 322 offers confident handling, responsive maneuverability around the docks, and impressive cruising performance with speeds approaching 40 knots.

Stepping aboard, guests are welcomed by expansive cockpit seating, a convenient wet bar, walk-through windshield access, and a large swim platform ideal for sandbar days and watersports. Below deck, the well-appointed cabin features rich wood cabinetry, a fully equipped galley, convertible dinette, enclosed head with shower, and accommodations for up to six overnight guests.

Whether you're exploring the Intracoastal Waterway, spending time at the local sandbar, or enjoying overnight destinations with family and friends, the Monterey 322 Cruiser offers exceptional value, comfort, and versatility in an easy-to-manage express cruiser package. Built on Monterey’s proven deep-V hull with an aggressive profile and signature reverse radar arch styling, the 322 remains one of the most attractive cruisers in her class.

Advantages for an I/O vs Outboards in the Coastal Cruisers. The engines sit low and farther aft inside the boat and the cabins are larger, mid-berths are possible, mid-berths are possible, cockpit seating is usually bigger, swim platforms are more integrated and overnighting and entertaining the I/O boats usually win on usable living space. The Monterey 322 Cruiser sits lower in the water, has less bow rise, rides smoother in choppy waters and is specifically designed for Ocean Inlets and long coastal runs. The large integrated swim platform is perfect for easier water access and swimming.

EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM - FULL CAMPER CANVAS ENCLOSURE - EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM - WINDLASS ANCHOR SYSTEM - GENERATOR - AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT - GPS/CHARTPLOTTER & VHF ELECTRONICS - NEW COCKPIT GUAGES - VACUFLUSH HEAD SYSTEM - STORAGE AREA WITH COOLER - SHORE POWER WITH BATTERY CHARGER - LARGE AND SAFE COCKPIT SPACE - COMFORTABLE CABIN - SPACIOUS MID-CABIN LAYOUT - SLEEPS UP TO SIX - FULL HEAT & AC +++ - HOT WATER SYSTEM - SHORE POWER - WIN V-8 POWER

Paula and I (owners) bought the Southern Drifter in 2023. We picked her up in the winter and my son, Alex and I brought her up the ICW to her new home in Carolina Beach. We have used her most weekends, all seasons, to travel up to Wrightsville beach, Downtown Wilmington and many trips to Southport. We like to spend the weekends with her at the marina and traveling to fun destinations. Southern Drifter gives us ample room to stretch out and enjoy the water and the comfort to hunker down and watch the onboard tv if we don't feel like going out. We love the comfort of the interior because she offers a refrigerator, stove and sink to allow us to cook and relax for the evenings. Southern Drifter is a great boat for us as it offers many of the comforts of a larger boat but nimble enough to toss off the lines and take a run. We are minutes from the dock to the open water. Southern Drifter has always been an easy way to get off the dock. With the two engines and outdrive steering it is so easy to maneuver in tight docking spots and out on the water.

Our second year we suffered an engine loss as a result of taking water into the port engine. because one of the risers failed. Fortunately the loss was covered by insurance so the port engine was replaced. That engine has only 106 hours on it. The starboard engine was rebuilt and has about 450 hours.