Key West 1720 Sportsman
The Key West 1720 Sportsman is a 17-foot center console, built from 2008 and still in production. Across 40 listings we have observed (model years 1993–2022), the median asking price is $12,000, with most boats asking $10,000 to $15,000. The engine we see most often on this model is Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) and Honda 4-stroke outboard.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 40 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
40 priced listings across 16 states is a national sample, so the range is stable.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (141 raw listings collapsed to 40 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1993–2022, 16 states, 23 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (793 registered Key West hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Pricing is tight: the middle half of listings sits between $10,000 and $15,000, only a 1.5x spread. A boat asking well outside that band needs a reason, and "it is loaded" is usually not enough of one.
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is national: we saw listings in 16 states. You can shop this model without flying somewhere, and you will not be the only boat on the market when you sell.
- BoatVerdict analyst
The strongest-resale boat in the entry inshore CC class — Key West's build reputation pulls demand a clear step above same-priced competitors.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Key West 1720 Sportsman prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1997 | 7 | $9,500 – $11,500 | $10,500 | |
| 1995 | 3 | $4,500 – $5,500 | $5,000 |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Known problems on the Key West 1720 Sportsman
- Low Few systemic hull problems; the risk profile is age-standard — fuel tank condition on 2000s hulls and console wiring on heavily accessorized boats.
- Medium Popular first saltwater boat, so flushing and anode discipline vary wildly; the engine's salt exposure history is the real variable.
Severity is BoatVerdict's rating of what the fault costs to put right and how likely it is to end a deal, not a manufacturer classification. Recalls are listed separately below because a recall is a federal record and a known issue is not.
Method: Hand-authored from service patterns, owner reports and federal records for this model, then reviewed against our listing data.
Sources: BoatVerdict analyst profile: Key West 1720 Sportsman
Engines we actually see on the 1720 Sportsman
- Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300)
The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.
Service reality: 100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.
Full Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) reliability profile →
- Honda 4-stroke outboard
Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.
Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.
Method: Engine family matched from the listing's engine fields and title text against BoatVerdict's engine-family profiles. Prevalence is share of our sample, not factory fitment rates.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · BoatVerdict engine-family profiles
Key West 1720 Sportsman specifications
| Length overall | 17.3 ft | Builder spec |
|---|---|---|
| Beam | 7.3 ft | Builder spec |
| Hull type | center console | BoatVerdict classification |
| Segment | saltwater fishing | BoatVerdict classification |
| Production | 2008–present | Builder history |
| Primary use | Saltwater | BoatVerdict classification |
| Model years traded | 1993–2022 | Our listing data |
| Key West hulls in US registries | 793 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Key West 1720 Sportsman
- Fuel tank inspection port check on pre-2012 hulls. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Key West 1720 Sportsman profile.
- Outboard midsection and bracket corrosion assessment. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Key West 1720 Sportsman profile.
- Verify trailer condition and title accompanies the package. Model-specific item from BoatVerdict's Key West 1720 Sportsman profile.
- Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300): 100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion. Seen on 4 of the 40 1720 Sportsman listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300).
- Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 1 of the 40 1720 Sportsman listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 79% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1995, so boats over 31 years old are actively traded in this model.
- Work the 2 known issues listed above into the sea trial, not the walkaround. Most of them only show up under load. BoatVerdict analyst profile for this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 1720 Sportsman listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 1720 Sportsman costs to own
$1,750 – $4,500 per year
- 17 ft center console, the published length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (CA)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 1720 Sportsmans are for sale
- CA 7
- FL 6
- OH 4
- NH 4
- NJ 3
- SC 3
- TX 2
- MI 2
- NC 2
- CO 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 40 listings in 23 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
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Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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