Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 197 SK 2009 vs Key West 268 CC 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 197 SK 2009 and the Key West 268 CC 2011 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 500 hp, the Key West 268 CC 2011 has a 385-hp advantage over the Key West 197 SK 2009's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 18 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Key West 268 CC 2011 at 26,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 197 SK 2009 at 19,0 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. (2.13 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches116
Deadrise2℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail8 in. (0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.7 m) twins 30 in. (0.8 m) single
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,510 lbs. (2,041 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2045.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.451
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches32
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (72 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Engine max115 hp (86 kW) Recommended 70-90 kW (52-67 kW)
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerRecommended: 300 - 450 hp (224 - 337 kW)