Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 211 WA 2012 vs Key West 218 SK 2013: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Key West 211 WA 2012 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Key West 211 WA 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Key West 218 SK 2013's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Key West 211 WA 2012 carries 80 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 211 WA 2012 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 211 WA 2012 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West 218 SK 2013 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.55 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise19 / 24℃ stepped
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
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 - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2300
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches254
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 - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal80
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerRecommended: 150 - 225 hp (110 - 165 kW)
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)