Research Monterey Boats 263 ES Deck Boat

~Advancing the deck/sportboat hybrid concept, the 263 Explorer Sport blends sportboat style and performance with deckboat functionality. The 263 ES handles the open water safely and contains all of the amenities you and your crew demand. Generous cockpit seating capacity and sleek, luxurious Sun Island, modern helm with flip-up helm seat and oversized bow section with enclosed head helps define this ultimate expression of a very special breed of excitement.

Helm Station Dash with full instumentation. Adjustable helm seat allows driver to sit or stand in total comfort. Stereo remote control.

Sun Island The aft bench seat backrest flips down to form the largest sun lounging area around.

Cockpit Wet Bar The cockpit houses a wet bar with cooler and storage.

Versatility, Dependability and Performace The entire Explorer Series boasts the ultimate combination to provide you and crew with a highly rewarding experience.
Draft: 3 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 60
Water tank capacity: 18
Standard features:
HULL & DECK

AME Vinylester Resin
Boarding Ladder, Telescoping & Recessed, at Bow
Bow & Stern Eyes, Stainless Steel
Bow Walk-Thru
Cleats, Stainless Steel (6)
Colored Hull Sides
Custom Hull Side Graphics
Door, Walk-Thru at Helm
Door, Walk-Thru at Transom
Drain Plug, Brass Garboard
Horn, Electric, Flush Mount
Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty
Lights, Docking
Lights, Navigation
NMMA Certified
Rub Rail, Heavy Duty w/Stainless Steel Insert
Ski Tow, Stainless Steel
Storage, Anchor w/ Fiberglass Hatch
Swim Platform, Extended w/ Telescoping Recessed Ladder & Hatch
Thru Hulls, Stainless Steel, Above Waterline
Transhield Shipping Cover
Windshield, Curved Tempered w/ Walk-Thru


COCKPIT

Cockpit Table w/ Pedestal & Flush Receivers, Fwd & Aft
Cooler, 48 Qt Carry-On
Courtesy Lighting, 12 V
Drink Holders, Stainless Steel (8)
Fiberglass Cockpit Liner w/Non-Skid & Drainage
Grab Rails, Color Matched
Stereo, Kenwood, Satellite Ready AM/FM, CD Player, IPOD Compatible w/ (4) Speakers & Dash Remote
Storage, In-Floor Ski/Wakeboard w/ Gas Assisted Hatch Cover, Fiberglass Liner & Dry Deck
Storage, Under Port Bucket Seat
Storage, Starboard Helm
Transom Shower
Wet Bar w/Sink, Faucet, Ice Compartment & Trash Receptacle


HEAD

Fiberglass Liner w/Drainage
Light, 12 V
Portlight, Opening w/Screen
Sink w/Pull-Out Shower
Toilet, Porta-Potti


SEATING

Aft Sunpad, Gas Assisted w/Fiberglass Storage Compartment
Bow Bolsters
Bucket Seat, Swivel w/Slider & Flip-Up Bolster, Port & Starboard
Lounge, L-Shaped Lounge w/Storage Compartments & Sun Island Feature
Seat Cushions w/ Storage Compartments, Bow


TECHNICAL
HELM

Depth Sounder w/ Shallow Water Alarm
Helm Station, Ergonomically Designed
Instrumentation w/ Fog Resistant Gauges & Low Glare Night Lighting
Outlet, 12 V
Steering Wheel, Black w/Silver Insert
Steering, Power Assisted
Steering, Tilt
Switches, Lighted Weatherproof


ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Battery Switch, Single, On/Off
Battery Tray


ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Automatic Bilge Pumps (2)
Bilge Blowers
Fire Port
Forced Air Ventilation w/Concealed Vents
Gel Coated Bilge & Engine Compartment


FUEL SYSTEMS

Double Clamped Fuel Lines


WATER SYSTEMS

Pressurized Water (Cold Only)


CANVAS

Bimini Top w/Embroidered Boot, Aft
Front Curtains

Stereo; Bimini top; Shower; Swim platform;