Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 186 DC 2011 vs Key West 218 SK 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 186 DC 2011 and the Key West 218 SK 2012 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?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Key West 186 DC 2011 and 150 hp for the Key West 218 SK 2012. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Key West 186 DC 2011 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Key West 218 SK 2012 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 186 DC 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year2012
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.17
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 - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
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)