Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Key West 244 CC 2011 vs Key West Boats 244CC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Key West 244 CC 2011 vs Key West Boats 244CC 2021 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Key West 244 CC 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the Key West Boats 244CC 2021's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 14 gal and 14 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Key West 244 CC 2011 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Key West Boats 244CC 2021 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeKey West
Makenot available
Model244 CC
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.7 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃ / 24℃ stepped
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in. (0.7 m) twins 30 in. (0.8 m) single
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches288
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 - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
HorsepowerRecommended: 230 - 300 hp (171.5 - 224 kW)
Horsepower150 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makesuzuki
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower