Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 1720 DC 2009 vs Key West 197 SK 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 1720 DC 2009 and the Key West 197 SK 2011 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?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 120 hp for the Key West 1720 DC 2009 and 115 hp for the Key West 197 SK 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Key West 1720 DC 2009 carries 31 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Key West 197 SK 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 1720 DC 2009 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 197 SK 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 197 SK 2011 at 19,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 1720 DC 2009 at 17,0 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 Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 8 in. (2 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise2℃
Draft [max] - Detail10 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches206
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail31 gal. (117 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max120 hp (89 kW) Recommended: 70-90 hp (52-67 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerRecommended 70 - 90 kW (52 - 67 kW)