Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 176 BR 2011 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 176 BR 2011 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Key West 176 BR 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Key West 197 SK 2011's 115-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 197 SK 2011 carries 19 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Key West 176 BR 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 176 BR 2011 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 197 SK 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 176 BR 2011 and its 140-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West 197 SK 2011 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches84
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise2℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 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 - Feet19.33
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]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 - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerRecommended: 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
HorsepowerRecommended 70 - 90 kW (52 - 67 kW)
Engine max140 hp (104 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)