Top 10 Key West Boat Models 2027

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The Best Overall Key West boat for 2027 is the Key West 263FS, the flagship dual console that starts around $104,995 and pairs a deep, dry 26-foot hull, true offshore range, and a layout that keeps anglers and families equally happy. The Best Value pick is the Key West 189FS, starting near $44,995, which delivers Key West's hand-laid build, a fishable cockpit, and family-friendly seating at the lowest realistic entry point in the lineup.

This list is built for inshore anglers, nearshore fishing families, and bay-boat buyers who want a no-nonsense, self-bailing center console or dual console that runs in chop and cleans up fast — whether the budget sits near $30,000 for a tiller skiff or stretches past $100,000 for a loaded flagship.

Every pick below uses real model-year specs and MSRPs from Key West Boats, Inc., the family-owned Ridgeville, South Carolina builder.

How We Ranked the Top 10

We weighted each Key West model against what coastal and inshore buyers actually shop for, leaning on data from Boating Magazine, Discover Boating, BoatTEST, boats.com, and Key West's own published specifications. The weighting:

• Build quality and reliability — 25%
• On-water performance and ride — 20%
• Value and price — 15%
• Comfort and layout — 15%
• Features and fishability — 15%
• Resale value — 10%

A model that fishes well but pounds in chop, or wins on price but skimps on rigging, drops fast. The winners balance all six across Key West's dual console (FS), bay (Bay Reef), center console (CC), and skiff (SK) families.

1. Key West 263FS 🏆 BEST OVERALL

Starting MSRP: $104,995 | Best for: Families who want one offshore-capable dual console that does everything

The 263FS is the largest and most complete boat Key West builds, and it earns the top spot on sheer versatility. It measures 26 ft 3 in LOA with a beam of 8 ft 6 in, rides a modified-V hull with about 20 degrees of transom deadrise, and carries up to 180 gallons of fuel for genuine offshore range.

Rated for a max of roughly 600 hp, most buyers rig it with twin Yamaha F300 or F250 outboards. It seats up to 12 passengers, drafts around 18 inches, and stows gear in a deep self-bailing cockpit. Standard kit runs to a leaning post with a livewell, hardtop, dual console walk-through windshield, forward bow seating with filler cushions, a freshwater washdown, and a generous helm flat that swallows a 12-inch multifunction display.

Pros:

• True twin-engine offshore capability with up to 180-gallon fuel capacity
• Family-friendly dual console layout with an enclosed head
• Hand-laid hull with a dry, soft ride in real chop
• Huge helm real estate for big-screen electronics

Cons:

• Twin-engine rigging pushes the as-tested price past $130,000
• Heaviest model in the line needs a serious tow vehicle

Verdict: The 263FS is the do-it-all flagship — offshore range, family comfort, and serious fishability with no real weak spot.

2. Key West 239FS

Starting MSRP: $74,995 | Best for: Buyers who want offshore reach in a single-engine package

The 239FS is the sweet spot of the dual console family for anglers who want range without twin-engine cost. It runs 23 ft 9 in LOA on an 8 ft 6 in beam, carries about 122 gallons of fuel, and is typically rigged with a single Yamaha F250 or F300. Deadrise sits near 18 degrees, the cockpit self-bails, and the boat seats up to 10.

The walk-through windshield, enclosed console head, forward lounge seating, and an aft livewell make it a practical crossover for fishing one day and cruising the next.

Pros:

• Offshore-capable hull on a single-engine budget
• Enclosed head inside the port console
• Comfortable forward seating for family days
• Strong 122-gallon fuel capacity for the length

Cons:

• Single-engine setup lacks the redundancy of the 263FS
• Bow seating cuts into casting space up front

Verdict: The smart middle child — most of the 263FS experience for thirty thousand dollars less.

3. Key West 219FS

Starting MSRP: $59,995 | Best for: Nearshore fishing families who want a trailerable dual console

The 219FS brings the dual console formula down to a 21 ft 9 in LOA hull on an 8 ft 6 in beam that still trailers easily. It holds about 86 gallons of fuel, rates to roughly 250 hp, and pairs nicely with a single Yamaha F200 or F250. It seats up to 9, self-bails, and includes a livewell, freshwater washdown, forward bow lounges, and the signature walk-through windshield that keeps spray off passengers.

It is the most family-balanced mid-size boat Key West offers.

Pros:

• Easy single-axle to tandem trailering at 21 feet
• Walk-through windshield protects passengers from spray
• Versatile fish-and-family cockpit with a livewell
• Lower 86-gallon-tank running cost than the offshore models

Cons:

• Less offshore range than the 239FS or 263FS
• Bow lounges trade casting room for comfort

Verdict: The everyday family dual console — protected, practical, and easy to tow.

4. Key West 203FS

Starting MSRP: $49,995 | Best for: First-time dual console buyers who want protection and comfort

The 203FS is the entry to the dual console line, measuring 20 ft 3 in LOA with an 8 ft 6 in beam and about 66 gallons of fuel. Rated near 200 hp, it runs well behind a Yamaha F150 or F200. It seats up to 8, self-bails, and includes the wraparound walk-through windshield, forward bow seating, a livewell, and console storage.

For families stepping up from a bowrider, it adds real weather protection without jumping into big-boat money.

Pros:

• Weather-protected dual console layout under $50,000
• Right-sized for inland bays and protected coastal water
• Self-bailing cockpit with a standard livewell
• Pairs efficiently with a single 150–200 hp outboard

Cons:

• Limited range from the 66-gallon tank
• Tighter cockpit than the 219FS for multiple anglers

Verdict: The friendliest way into a dual console — protected family fun at an approachable price.

5. Key West 189FS 💎 BEST VALUE

Starting MSRP: $44,995 | Best for: Buyers who want the most Key West boat per dollar

The 189FS is the value champion of the lineup — the lowest-priced dual console that still delivers Key West's hand-laid hull and self-bailing cockpit. It measures 18 ft 9 in LOA on a 7 ft 11 in beam, carries about 45 gallons of fuel, and rates to roughly 150 hp, making a single Yamaha F115 or F150 ideal.

It seats up to 7, includes a livewell, freshwater washdown, forward bow seating, and the protective walk-through windshield. For a family that wants weather protection and fishability on a tight budget, nothing else here matches the dollar-for-dollar content.

Pros:

• Lowest dual console entry price in the lineup at $44,995
• Hand-laid Key West hull and self-bailing cockpit retained
• Fuel-sipping 115–150 hp single-engine rigging
• Trailers and stores easily at under 19 feet

Cons:

• Small 45-gallon tank limits running range
• Lighter hull is more affected by big offshore chop

Verdict: The value leader — Key West build quality and protection at the lowest realistic price of entry.

6. Key West 230 Bay Reef

Starting MSRP: $56,995 | Best for: Serious inshore anglers who fish the flats and the nearshore

The 230 Bay Reef is Key West's biggest bay boat, blending shallow-water manners with enough hull to handle a nearshore run. It measures 23 ft LOA on an 8 ft 6 in beam, drafts a skinny 12 inches, and carries about 70 gallons of fuel. Rated near 300 hp, it shines with a Yamaha F250 or F300.

It seats up to 8 and comes loaded for fishing: two aerated livewells, a casting deck forward, a leaning post with rod storage, raised bow and aft casting platforms, and flush-mount rod holders. The low freeboard and skinny draft make it a true flats-to-reef crossover.

Pros:

• Skinny 12-inch draft for flats and backwater access
• Dual aerated livewells for serious tournament anglers
• Big-water capability rare in a bay boat
• Front and rear casting decks maximize fishing room

Cons:

• Low freeboard takes spray in a steep chop
• Fewer family comforts than the FS dual consoles

Verdict: The inshore specialist's bay boat — skinny enough for the flats, capable enough for the reef.

7. Key West 210 Bay Reef

Starting MSRP: $48,995 | Best for: Inshore anglers who want a nimble, trailerable bay boat

The 210 Bay Reef is the more nimble of the two bay models, measuring 21 ft LOA on an 8 ft 6 in beam with a shallow 12-inch draft. It carries about 52 gallons of fuel, rates to roughly 250 hp, and runs efficiently behind a Yamaha F200 or F250. It seats up to 7 and brings the bay essentials: a forward casting deck, aft livewell, leaning post, rod storage, and flush-mount rod holders.

Lighter and quicker to plane than the 230, it is the easier bay boat to launch solo and tow behind a mid-size truck.

Pros:

• Lightweight, easy single-handed launching and trailering
• Shallow draft ideal for skinny inshore water
• Quick to plane with a 200–250 hp single
• Lower fuel and ownership cost than the 230 Bay Reef

Cons:

• Smaller 52-gallon tank shortens range
• Single livewell where the 230 carries two

Verdict: The agile inshore pick — light, skinny, and the easiest bay boat in the line to run alone.

8. Key West 244CC

Starting MSRP: $62,995 | Best for: Center console purists who want an open, fishable deck

The 244CC is Key West's largest dedicated center console, a wide-open fishing platform that measures 24 ft 4 in LOA on an 8 ft 6 in beam. It carries about 120 gallons of fuel, drafts near 16 inches, and rates to roughly 300 hp, with a single Yamaha F300 the popular choice.

It seats up to 10, self-bails, and walks around 360 degrees for fighting fish. Standard gear includes a leaning post with livewell, insulated fish boxes, bow casting seating, a freshwater washdown, and a console large enough for an enclosed head.

Pros:

• True walkaround center console with 360-degree fishability
• Big 120-gallon tank for full offshore days
• Enclosed console head adds family flexibility
• Insulated fish boxes and a leaning-post livewell standard

Cons:

• Open layout offers less weather protection than the FS boats
• Single console seating is less family-friendly than a dual console

Verdict: The angler's open boat — maximum deck space and range for fishing-first buyers.

9. Key West 1720 Sportsman

Starting MSRP: $36,995 | Best for: Budget buyers who want a compact, do-it-all center console

The 1720 Sportsman is the compact, hand-laid center console that punches above its size. It measures 17 ft 2 in LOA on a 7 ft beam, carries about 35 gallons of fuel, and rates near 115 hp, making a Yamaha F90 or F115 the practical match. It seats up to 6, self-bails, drafts a shallow 10 inches, and includes a livewell, console storage, bow seating, and rod holders.

For a young family or a solo angler who wants a real Key West hull on a starter budget, it is hard to beat.

Pros:

• Real self-bailing center console well under $40,000
• Shallow 10-inch draft for inshore and backwater fishing
• Sips fuel from a 35-gallon tank with a 90–115 hp single
• Light, trailerable hull launches behind almost any vehicle

Cons:

• Limited range and freeboard for open water
• Modest seating and storage for larger groups

Verdict: The starter center console — a genuine Key West hull at the most accessible price point.

10. Key West 177SK

Starting MSRP: $29,995 | Best for: Flats and skiff anglers who want a tiller-friendly, skinny-water boat

The 177SK is Key West's skiff, the lowest-priced and shallowest-drafting boat in the line. It measures 17 ft 7 in LOA on a 7 ft beam, carries about 24 gallons of fuel, and rates near 90 hp, often rigged with a Yamaha F70 or F90 in tiller or side-console form.

It seats up to 5, drafts a remarkable 8 inches, and includes a forward casting deck, aft livewell, and rod storage. Built for poling the flats and sliding into backwaters bigger boats cannot reach, it is the purest skinny-water tool here.

Pros:

• Skinniest 8-inch draft in the lineup for poling flats
• Lowest entry price of any Key West at $29,995
• Tiller or side-console rigging keeps it simple and light
• Forward casting deck and livewell for serious flats fishing

Cons:

• Open skiff offers no weather protection
• Smallest tank and freeboard limit it to protected water

Verdict: The flats skiff — buy it for skinny-water access and the lowest price of admission to the brand.

Buyer Decision Tree — Which One's Right for You?

What to Look For When Buying a Center Console or Bay Boat

• Self-bailing cockpit and hull lamination — Confirm the deck drains overboard and ask how the hull is built; Key West's hand-laid construction is a core reason these boats hold up in salt.
• Draft versus your home water — A flats angler needs the 177SK or 210 Bay Reef at 8–12 inches; an offshore family needs the deeper-V 263FS for a dry ride in chop.
• Fuel capacity and real range — A 45-gallon tank on the 189FS is fine for bays; only the 120–180 gallon boats give you true offshore reach.
• Livewells, fish boxes, and rod storage — Count the aerated wells and insulated boxes; the 230 Bay Reef and 244CC are built for serious fishing, the FS boats split the difference.
• Engine rigging and max HP — Match the outboard to the rating; a single Yamaha F115 suits the 189FS, while twin F300s unlock the 263FS.
• Trailerability — Anything under 22 feet here tows behind a mid-size truck; the 263FS demands a heavier rig and wider lanes.

What matters less than marketing implies: a couple knots of top speed, the brand of a stereo, and gelcoat color options. A self-draining hull, dry ride, real fuel range, and resale value affect your years of ownership far more than a flashy spec sheet.

FAQ

Which Key West boat is the best overall for 2027? The Key West 263FS earns our top spot for blending offshore capability, family-friendly dual console comfort, and serious fishability in one 26-foot hull starting around $104,995.

What is the best value Key West boat? The Key West 189FS, starting near $44,995, delivers Key West's hand-laid build, a self-bailing cockpit, and a protective walk-through windshield at the lowest realistic dual console entry price.

Which Key West boat has the shallowest draft for the flats? The 177SK skiff drafts about 8 inches, the skinniest in the line, followed by the 210 and 230 Bay Reef models at roughly 12 inches.

What is the difference between the FS, Bay Reef, CC, and SK models? FS boats are protected dual consoles for fish-and-family use, Bay Reef boats are shallow-draft inshore bay boats, CC boats are open center consoles for fishing-first buyers, and the SK is a flats skiff.

How much fuel do Key West boats hold? Capacity ranges from about 24 gallons on the 177SK to roughly 180 gallons on the 263FS, so match the tank to whether you fish bays or run offshore.

Which engines do Key West boats use? Most are rigged with Yamaha outboards, from a single F70 or F90 on the skiff up to twin F300s on the 263FS, matched to each hull's max horsepower rating.

Bottom Line

For 2027, the Key West 263FS is our Best Overall boat — starting around $104,995, it wins on offshore range, family comfort, and fishability with no real weak spot. The Key West 189FS, from about $44,995, is our Best Value, delivering Key West's hand-laid build and weather protection at the lowest realistic entry price.

If your needs lean toward skinny-water flats fishing, open-deck offshore angling, or a tiller-rigged skiff, use the decision tree above to route yourself to the Bay Reef, 244CC, or 177SK instead. Buy on hull quality, draft, and real fuel range — not headline top speed — and you will be happy seasons down the road.

Sources

• Boating Magazine — center console and bay boat reviews
• Discover Boating — boat types and buyer guides
• BoatTEST — Key West boat tests and specs
• boats.com — Key West listings and pricing
• Yachting — coastal and offshore boat reviews
• Power & Motoryacht — outboard boat reviews
• Key West Boats, Inc. — official model specs and pricing
• Yamaha Outboards — F70 to F300 specifications
• Florida Sportsman — inshore and bay boat buyer guides
• Salt Water Sportsman — saltwater fishing boat reviews

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