Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 186 DC 2010 vs Key West 218 SK 2013: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Key West 186 DC 2010 and the Key West 218 SK 2013 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 - 150 hp for the Key West 186 DC 2010 and 150 hp for the Key West 218 SK 2013. 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 186 DC 2010 carries 40 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Key West 218 SK 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 186 DC 2010 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2013 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 186 DC 2010 at 18,8 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1700
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches226
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: 115 - 150 hp (86 - 112 kW)
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)