Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 177 SK 2009 vs Key West Boats 244 Center Console 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Key West 177 SK 2009 vs Key West Boats 244 Center Console 2016 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Key West Boats 244 Center Console 2016 has a 60-hp advantage over the Key West 177 SK 2009's 90-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 177 SK 2009 carries 19 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Key West Boats 244 Center Console 2016. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Key West Boats 244 Center Console 2016 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 177 SK 2009 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
MakeKey West
Makenot available
Model177 SK
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise1.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]17 ft. 4 in. (5.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Engine max90 hp (67 kW) Recommended: 50-60 hp (37-45 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower