When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 196 Bay Reef 2007 and the Key West 2020 WA 2010 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Key West 196 Bay Reef 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Key West 2020 WA 2010 at 20,2 ft. At 18 lbs and 2 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Key West 196 Bay Reef 2007 and 200 hp for the Key West 2020 WA 2010. 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 — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Key West 2020 WA 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Key West 196 Bay Reef 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Key West 2020 WA 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Key West 2020 WA 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Key West 196 Bay Reef 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.