When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 2020 DC 2012 and the Key West 211 WA 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Key West 2020 DC 2012 at 20,2 ft versus Key West 211 WA 2011 at 21,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Key West 2020 DC 2012 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 172 lbs more than the Key West 211 WA 2011 at 23 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Key West 211 WA 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Key West 2020 DC 2012's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 211 WA 2011 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West 2020 DC 2012 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.