Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 216 BR 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 216 BR 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Key West 216 BR 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Key West 218 SK 2012'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 216 BR 2011 carries 8 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Key West 218 SK 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Key West 216 BR 2011 is rated for up to 6 people. Passenger data for the Key West 218 SK 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 216 BR 2011 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West 218 SK 2012 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
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℃
Deadrise4℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches8
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches258
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 - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerRecommended: 150 - 250 hp (112 - 149 kW)
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)