Key West Boats recalls
Key West Boats boats have 3 recall campaigns on record across 36 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Key West Boats Inc has three USCG recall campaigns on record, spanning 1993 to 2007. The largest campaign involved fuel fill fitting cracks on 34 units of the 2300 C model in 1995, while two smaller campaigns addressed flotation stability and electrical ventilation issues affecting one unit each. Used buyers should verify whether their specific boat was affected and confirm remedy completion before purchase.
All Key West Boats recalls
- ⚠ 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 →
What to check before you buy a used Key West Boats
- Cross reference your boat's HIN against the three campaign numbers to determine if your model and manufacturing date fall within the affected range.
- For 2300 C models built around 1995, inspect the fuel fill fitting for cracks or signs of repair, as this was the largest campaign affecting 34 units.
- Request documentation from the seller proving recall remedies were completed by an authorized dealer, especially for flotation and electrical system campaigns.
- Have a marine surveyor specifically inspect flotation foam integrity on 1750 SPORTSMAN models and electrical ventilation systems on 186 OUTBOARD models during pre purchase inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many Key West Boats Inc recalls have been issued?
Three USCG campaigns have been issued for Key West Boats Inc between 1993 and 2007, addressing flotation stability, electrical ventilation, and fuel fill fitting cracks.
Which Key West Boats Inc model had the most units recalled?
The 2300 C model had the largest campaign with 34 units recalled in 1995 for fuel fill fitting cracks that posed fire risk.
Should I avoid buying a used Key West boat because of recalls?
Not necessarily. Verify whether your specific HIN was affected, confirm remedies were completed, and have critical systems like fuel fittings and flotation inspected during survey.
How do I check if a Key West boat recall was fixed?
Request remedy completion documentation from the seller and cross check the HIN with USCG recall databases. A qualified marine surveyor can verify physical repairs during inspection.