Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 176 BR 2010 vs Key West 218 SK 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 176 BR 2010 and the Key West 218 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?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 140 hp for the Key West 176 BR 2010 and 150 hp for the Key West 218 SK 2009. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Key West 176 BR 2010 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2009 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 176 BR 2010 at 17,6 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 Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg566.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.64 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet17.58
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in. (5.36 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches211
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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
HorsepowerRecommended: 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max140 hp (104 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW) Recommended 90-115 hp (67-86 kW)