Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 1760 ST 2012 vs Key West 197 SK 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 1760 ST 2012 and the Key West 197 SK 2013 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 150 hp, the Key West 1760 ST 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Key West 197 SK 2013'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 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Key West 1760 ST 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 1760 ST 2012 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 197 SK 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 1760 ST 2012 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West 197 SK 2013 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.36 m)
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches84
DeadriseVariable
Deadrise2℃
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 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.1
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 - Feet19.33
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches21
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 max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)