Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 1720 Pro 2008 vs Key West 218 SK 2013 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 1720 Pro 2008 and the Key West 218 SK 2013 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 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Key West 1720 Pro 2008's 120-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Key West 1720 Pro 2008 carries 31 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Key West 218 SK 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 1720 Pro 2008 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2013 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 1720 Pro 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 10 in. (2.18 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (20.32 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.23 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]21 ft. (6.4 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 - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max120 hp (89 kW) Recommended: 70 - 90 hp (52 - 67 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)