Both the Key West 1760 ST 2010 and the Key West 1900 CC 2009 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Key West 1760 ST 2010 at 17,5 ft versus Key West 1900 CC 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Key West 1900 CC 2009 tips the scales at 1 600 lbs - 600 lbs less than the Key West 1760 ST 2010 at 1 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Key West 1760 ST 2010 and 150 hp for the Key West 1900 CC 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Key West 1900 CC 2009 carries 60 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Key West 1760 ST 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.