Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 2300 CC 2008 vs Key West Boats 263 FS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Key West 2300 CC 2008 vs Key West Boats 263 FS 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Key West 2300 CC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Key West Boats 263 FS 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 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: The Key West Boats 263 FS 2022 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Key West 2300 CC 2008 at 23,0 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
MakeKey West
Makenot available
Model2300 CC
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (63.5 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.11
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kW) Recommended: 200 - 225 hp (149 - 168 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower