Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 166 SK 2013 vs Key West 197 SK 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 166 SK 2013 and the Key West 197 SK 2009 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 115 hp, the Key West 197 SK 2009 has a 65-hp advantage over the Key West 166 SK 2013's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Key West 166 SK 2013 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Key West 197 SK 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 197 SK 2009 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 166 SK 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in. (1.8 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise1.5°
Deadrise2℃
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 6 in. (0.1 - 0.15 m)
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.15
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches6
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailCarry on
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW) Recommended 70-90 kW (52-67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19