Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 1760 ST 2010 vs Key West 197 SK 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Key West 1760 ST 2010 and the Key West 197 SK 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Key West 1760 ST 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Key West 197 SK 2009'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 1760 ST 2010 carries 40 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Key West 197 SK 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 1760 ST 2010 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 197 SK 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 1760 ST 2010 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West 197 SK 2009 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2010
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.36 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches84
DeadriseVariable
Deadrise2℃
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1000
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 - Gal40
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
HorsepowerRecommended: 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW) Recommended 70-90 kW (52-67 kW)