Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 176 CC 2010 vs Key West 218 SK 2012: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Key West 176 CC 2010 and the Key West 218 SK 2012 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 2010 and 150 hp for the Key West 218 SK 2012. 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 2010 carries 40 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Key West 218 SK 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 176 CC 2010 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2012 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 176 CC 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 Year2010
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail10 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches10
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. (0.7 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 - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerRecommended: 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Engine max140 hp (104 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)