Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 218 SK 2011 vs Key West 230 BR 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Key West 218 SK 2011 and the Key West 230 BR 2013 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 230 BR 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Key West 218 SK 2011'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 230 BR 2013 carries 8 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Key West 218 SK 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Key West 230 BR 2013 at 23,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 218 SK 2011 at 21,0 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 Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise4℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail4 - 8 in. (0.1 - 0.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inches14
Width [transom] - Detail20 / 25 in. (0.5 / 0.6 m)
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.7 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23.08
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.04
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches277
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (302 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerRecommended 90 - 115 hp (67 - 86 kW)
HorsepowerRecommended: 150 - 250 hp (112 - 186 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)