Key West boats
Key West is a Florida based builder known for center console fishing boats, with 793 hulls registered in the US fleet. Most measure around 19 to 21 feet and run gasoline outboards, making them popular choices for inshore fishing and light offshore use. The typical used Key West on the market today was built between 1999 and 2008.
Key West used price range
From 1,048 live listings in BoatVerdict's market data (10th, 50th, 90th percentile).
See Key West values by model year →Are Key West boats reliable?
With 3 USCG recalls on record across 793 registered hulls, Key West has a modest safety history typical of smaller production builders from this era. These boats are now 15 to 25 years old, so expect routine replacement of rigging, electronics, and upholstery, plus careful attention to transom integrity given the stress from modern four stroke outboards.
Common problems to inspect on a used Key West
- Transom condition and core saturation from outboard mounting stress
- Deck soft spots around hatches and the console base
- Corroded electrical connections and failing bilge pump float switches
- Hull to deck joint separation or cracks near the bow eye
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Models we cover in depth (1)
Recalls (3)
- ⚠ Recall
920350S5/21/1993LEVEL FLOTATION; LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
07R2152S4/10/2007ELECTRICAL; VENTILATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
950159T10/6/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
What this means before you buy →
USCG MIC entries (3)
Frequently asked questions
Are Key West boats good quality?
Key West boats were solid mid tier production boats when new, built for the Florida inshore market. At 15 to 25 years old now, quality depends heavily on how the previous owner maintained the boat and whether it was kept in covered storage.
Do Key West boats hold their value?
Used Key West boats sell for $14,000 to $38,900 based on 151 current listings, with a median around $23,000. Resale value is typical for 20 foot center consoles from the early 2000s, neither premium nor bargain.
What size are most Key West boats?
The median registered Key West is 19.5 feet, with most models ranging from 17 to 23 feet. These are small to midsize center consoles designed for bays, flats, and near coastal waters.
Are Key West boats still in production?
Key West Boats ceased production years ago. The used market is your only option, with most available boats built between 1999 and 2008.
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