Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 166 SK 2009 vs Key West 218 SK 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 166 SK 2009 and the Key West 218 SK 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Key West 218 SK 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Key West 166 SK 2009's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Key West 166 SK 2009 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2012 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 166 SK 2009 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise1.5°
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 6 in
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.15
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches6
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailCarry on
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)