Question 1

How much does a used Monterey ELITE 25 OB cost?

Accepted Answer

Right now US Marine Connection shows four approved, priced Elite 25 OB listings, all with photos. Asking prices run from $149,995 to $190,462, with a median of $152,486. Keep in mind those are asking prices, not what anyone actually paid. The spread largely reflects configuration, since the listings mention things like a Mercury 300 Verado with DTS controls, a 15-inch Simrad display and an upgraded McClain tandem-axle aluminum trailer.

Question 2

What years of the ELITE 25 OB are for sale?

Accepted Answer

The current listings cover model years 2026 and 2027 only, so this is a very recent boat on the site rather than an older used model. Three of the four are described as 2026 boats, including two detailed as new and loaded, and one is a 2027 listed as new and in stock. If you are hunting for an earlier year, nothing older is listed at the moment.

Question 3

How many hours is typical on a used ELITE 25 OB?

Accepted Answer

There is no meaningful hour picture here, because the inventory is essentially new. Most listings state no hour figure at all, and the only one that does shows 10 hours on a single Mercury 300 HP outboard. With 2026 and 2027 boats described as new or in stock, you should expect delivery, demo or shakedown hours rather than season-after-season use. Always confirm the exact reading on the engine display before you buy.

Question 4

What should I check before buying a used ELITE 25 OB?

Accepted Answer

Even on near-new 2026 and 2027 boats, get the engine hours and service history in writing, and confirm warranty status on the Mercury Verado and the rigging. Power up the Simrad display and the DTS controls and run through every function at the helm. Check gelcoat on those two-tone hulls, Onyx with Rio Red or Mediterranean Blue with Arctic Ice, for transport scuffs. Two listings include a McClain tandem-axle aluminum trailer, so inspect tires, bearings, lights and brakes too.

Question 5

What features come on the ELITE 25 OB?

Accepted Answer

Going only by what the descriptions state: Mercury outboard power, with 300 HP Verado 300XXL engines using DTS controls on the 2026 boats and a 350 HP Mercury on the 2027. Two listings pair the boat with an upgraded McClain tandem-axle heavy-duty aluminum trailer and a 15-inch Simrad display at the helm. Color combinations called out include an Onyx hull with Rio Red accents and a Mediterranean Blue hull with Arctic Ice accents. Beam is listed at 8 ft 6 in.

Question 6

Is the ELITE 25 OB good for family days on the water?

Accepted Answer

That is the use the listings support best. The boats are categorized as bowrider or deck boat style, with one listing specifically titled as a bowrider, which means seating forward and a layout built around day cruising with people aboard. A single Mercury outboard of 300 to 350 HP and an 8 ft 6 in beam suit day trips. Nothing in the descriptions mentions fishing gear or offshore equipment, so do not assume either.

Question 7

Where can I find an ELITE 25 OB for sale near me?

Accepted Answer

All four current listings sit in two states. Two are in Seabrook, Texas, on the Gulf side near Galveston Bay, and the other two are in Florida, one in Bradenton and one in St. Petersburg. Every one of the four includes photos, so you can see hull colors and helm layout before you travel. If none of those cities work for you, inventory on US Marine Connection changes as new boats come in.

Question 8

How does the ELITE 25 OB compare to the Elite 30 OB or the M-65?

Accepted Answer

The Elite 30 OB is the step up: seven listed from $239,995 to $294,977, median $269,977, in model years 2026 and 2027, so roughly $90,000 to $140,000 above the Elite 25 OB range. The M-65 is the budget end, with three listed from $59,000 to $178,964, median $89,977, spanning 2017 to 2026, so it is the only one of the three with older used boats available. Specific feature comparisons are not in the descriptions.

Monterey ELITE 25 OB: Prices, Years & Buyer Questions