Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 176 CC 2008 vs Key West 218 SK 2011: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Key West 176 CC 2008 and the Key West 218 SK 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 CC 2008 and 150 hp for the Key West 218 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 176 CC 2008 carries 40 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Key West 218 SK 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 176 CC 2008 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2011 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 176 CC 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 Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.48 cm)
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 - Detail1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1300
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Meters5.36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
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 - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp (104 kW) Recommended: 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)