Summary
The Monterey 180 Edge is a compact 18-foot bowrider (runabout) designed primarily for day cruising, watersports, and family leisure use, considered an entry-level recreational powerboat with a good balance of performance and usability.

Key characteristics


Type: Bowrider / runabout powerboat

Length: ~18 ft

Beam (width): ~7 ft 6–7 in

Hull: Fiberglass, planing design

Engine: 135 hp MerCruiser 3.0L (inboard/outboard sterndrive)

Capacity: Around 5–6 people



Covers

Bow Cover
Tonneau Cover
Bimini
Overall


Layout & features
The 180 Edge follows a classic bowrider layout:


Open bow seating in the front for passengers

Cockpit seating with helm bucket seat

Back to Back Sunlounger conversion

Aft bench/jump seats that can convert into a sun pad


Integrated swim platform with ladder for easy water access

In-floor ski locker for watersports gear
Helm with gauges (speedometer, tachometer, switches, depth gauge, CD player)
Teak Table

It’s designed to maximize usable seating and social space within a smaller footprint.

Performance & handling

The hull uses a planing design, meaning it lifts and skims over the water at speed for efficiency.
With ~135 hp, it offers moderate performance—enough for:
Cruising
Tubing
Light watersports
Also used at slow speeds on the river

It’s not a high-power wake boat, but it’s suitable for casual recreational use.

Typical uses

Day trips on lakes, rivers, or calm coastal waters
Family outings or small groups
Watersports like tubing or beginner wakeboarding/skiing
Anchoring and swimming (helped by the swim platform)


Overall description
In simple terms, the Monterey 180 Edge is a compact, affordable, and easy-to-handle leisure boat. It’s popular with first-time boat owners because it offers:

Simple operation
Manageable size (towable and easy to store)
Enough space for a small group
Versatility for both cruising and light sports

This Monterey 180 Edge is listed for sale in Chertsey, England. With a 18ft layout, other engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for power options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB692833 on Rightboat.