Best 2026 Key West Models Under 20ft
2026 Model Comparison · Key West Boats
Which Key West Under 20 Feet Is Right for You?
Key West Boats builds four models under 20 feet for 2026, each targeting a distinct type of angler and boater. The compact 1720CC is a garage-friendly classic refined over 30 years. The 179FS is a family-first sportsman that tows behind any SUV. The 188BR is the series' dedicated inshore fishing machine. And the 189FS bridges family comfort with serious fishing capability in the largest package of the four.
We've pulled together the full 2026 specs from Key West Boats and cross-referenced owner forums and dealer feedback to give you the most accurate side-by-side comparison available. As a Key West dealer in St. Augustine, we stock and demo these models — contact us to schedule a water demo.
At a Glance Key Specs by Model
2026-2027 Tournament and Local Event Calendar
St. Augustine Marina · St. Johns County, FL · Updated May 2026
St. Augustine Fishing Tournament Calendar 2026–2027
This is the most complete calendar of confirmed fishing tournaments and competitions in the St. Augustine and St. Johns County, Florida area for 2026 and 2027. Events are sourced directly from organizer websites including NEFMA, ACGFA, Visit St. Augustine, and individual tournament organizers. Dates, entry fees, and details are subject to change — always confirm with the organizer before registering.
| Date(s) | Tournament | Type | Target Species | Entry Fee | Location / Venue | Register / Info |
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| January – March 2026 | ||||||
| Jan 31 – Mar 22
Capt. Mtg: Jan 31, 4 PM Fish any 2 days | NE Florida Wahoo Shootout Presented by Yellowfin · 3-fish aggregate · Junior division (15 & under) | Wahoo | Wahoo (3-fish aggregate) | $600 – $800 Tiered by date | Ancient City Farmstead 395 St Marks Pond Blvd St. Augustine, FL | Register ↗ Official Rules ↗ |
| Mar 6–7, 2026 Fri 5 PM – Sat 6:30 PM | ACGFA Redfish Bash & Kids Pier Fishing Clinic Breast Cancer awareness fundraiser · Kids clinic on Sat, Mar 7 · Vilano Pier | Inshore Charity | Redfish, Trout, Flounder | $65 adult + convenience fee | 245 Vilano Rd St. Augustine, FL 32084 (Vilano Pier area) | Register ↗ ACGFA Tournaments ↗ |
| April – May 2026 | ||||||
| Apr 4 – Jun 7
Capt. Mtg: Apr 2 Fish any 3 days | NEFMA Mahi Mania Tournament Open tournament · NEFMA Series Championship eligible · Lady angler, tuna & release categories | Offshore | Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish | Contact NEFMA | NEFMA Clubhouse 3030 Harbor Dr St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Register ↗ nefma.com ↗ |
| May 7–9, 2026
Capt. Mtg: May 6, 5 PM Fish 2 of 3 days | Salt Life Bluewater Tournament $50,000+ prize purse · Fish fry + live music · Awards dinner · NEFMA Series required event | Offshore | Marlin, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Pelagic) | Contact NEFMA | Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor 3030 Harbor Dr St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Register ↗ nefma.com ↗ |
| Late May 2026
Historically late May 2026 date TBD | St. Augustine Kingfish Mayhem SKA Pro Series Leg 3 · Cash prizes up to $10,000 · 2-day tournament + awards | Offshore | King Mackerel (primary), Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi | ~$500 – $600 Based on prior years | Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor 3070 Harbor Dr St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Register ↗ SKA Event Page ↗ |
| June 2026 | ||||||
| Jun 4–7, 2026
Capt. Mtg: Jun 4, 6 PM Fishing: Jun 5–6 Awards: Jun 7, 11 AM | Old City Elite Kingfish Tournament Top prize $100,000 (40-boat basis) · TWT side pots available · NEFMA Series event · Contact Jeff Crabtree (904) 759-1033 | Offshore | King Mackerel | Contact Organizer (904) 759-1033 | NEFMA · Camachee Cove 3030 Harbor Dr St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Register ↗ |
Pre-owned 189FS by Key West Boats
189 FS by Key West Boats (2006)
Pre-Owned 189FS by Key West Boats
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- YEAR: 2006
- MFR: Key West Boats
- 18.9′
- MODEL: Center Console, Fiberglass
- Color Scheme: White / light blue / khaki
- Storage Compartments
- Bimini Top include
- Evinrude 95HP outboard engine
- Removable dashboard
- Underseat cooler
- Aerated live wells
- Yamaha HELM & HELM MASTER Enabled
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Call or contact for additional details on MFR upgrades and ordering custom / Yamaha engine specs. Promotional sale price! Call for details!
*Posted pricing and pre-owned boat pricing is subject to change. The price listed is a suggested estimate that may or may not reflect the final offered price or listing price with trade in, taxes, fees, promotions, interest, etc. All models shown subject to availability.
Feel free to contact us to negotiate pricing, make an offer, request custom rigs, review promotions, and to discuss financing options that may be available to you.
2026 171 Coastal Skiff
19'5" Coastal Flats 195 2026
Coastal Flats 195 by Carolina Boat Company
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Interested in financing options, special promos, or details about this boat? Contact us, call, or drop by with your offer today!
Crafted by the Carolina Boat Company known for their Carolina Skiffs and Coastal Skiffs series of fiberglass skiffs, fishing boats, and flat bottoms – introducing the Coastal Flats 195, powered by Yamaha. Contact us for pricing, make an offer, and get more details on the newest addition to our lineup.
- YEAR: 2026
- MFR: Carolina Boating Company
- 17″
- MODEL: Center Console, Fiberglass
- Color Scheme: White / light blue
- Storage Compartments
- Flatbottom Skiff
- Yamaha HELM & HELM MASTER Enabled
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Call or contact for additional details on MFR upgrades and ordering custom / Yamaha engine specs. Promotional sale price! Call for details!
*Posted pricing and pre-owned boat pricing is subject to change. The price listed is a suggested estimate that may or may not reflect the final offered price or listing price with trade in, taxes, fees, promotions, interest, etc. All models shown subject to availability.
Feel free to contact us to negotiate pricing, make an offer, request custom rigs, review promotions, and to discuss financing options that may be available to you.
SportCraft 181 Tournament Edition Pre-Owned
Sportcraft 18ft 181 Tournament Edition - Center Console (Pre-Owned)
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- MFR: Sportcraft
- 18ft PRE OWNED
- MODEL: Center Console, Fiberglass
- Color Scheme: White / Blue / Black
- Horsepower: 115 HP (Evinrude E-Tec)
- Custom Venture aluminum trailer
- Stand-up console
- Seating Storage, bucket seating
- Recessed Cockpit
- Engine Cage (Custom) w/ cover
- Live Wells
- Tinted Dashbaord in cockpit
- Previous Owner Customization**
- Manufacturer Upgrades**
- Call For Pricing & Details
*Posted pricing and pre-owned boat pricing is subject to change. The price listed is a suggested estimate that may or may not reflect the final offered price or listing price with trade in, taxes, fees, promotions, interest, etc. All models shown subject to availability.
Feel free to contact us to negotiate pricing, make an offer, request custom rigs, review promotions, and to discuss financing options that may be available to you.
Top Accessories For Bow Hunters In 2026 – Turkey Season Edition
Axcel Sights
This year, we’re seeing Axcel Sights take the top spot for scopes and sights. These adaptable bridgelock, picatinny, carbon, dovetail, and accu-touch are all a matter of personal preference and seasonal game. If you’re looking to hunt turkey in northeast Florida this year, our customers tend to rely on Axcel Picatinny models.
Axcel Archery is a newcomer in the archery world and is a brand based solely around archery accessories – mainly sights and scopes. As another small business that shares the same passion for archery and enjoying the outdoors as much as we do, we support them by selling their sights in our store and we include them during many setups due to their compatibility with most compound bows on the market combined with a budget friendly price point you won’t find at Bass Pro Shops™
Out With The Old
We have a lot of carry over bows from previous years and bows that we have setup for our customers over the years. The newest Hoyt models are coming in hot this year and we don’t have enough space to house them. Drop in and browse the selection, some marked down to $500 OR LESS! You won’t find this kind of discount on our Ebay store. Check our archery page for more information on how you can shop our inventory online via Ebay. Alternative payment methods may be available. Call the store for details and requests.
Hoyt or Mathews?
The feud between these two big brands has lead to both creating offshoot brands like Diamond Archery and Bow-Teach just to make ends meet where their clientele are at. We carry several different brands of compound, recurve, and crossbow at affordable price points for virtually everyone, Your skill level does not matter when you enter our store. All that matters is that you’re here now and you’re ready to put the outside clutter to rest and enjoy the freedom of hunting the old fashioned way out in nature. Whichever bow you choose, setup is included in the total cost so that you leave fully outfitted for your first or 37th hunting trip with friends and maybe family – regardless, we’re just happy to be a part of it in a small way. You can leave our store confident that your next hit will be a 10 pointer.
Seeing Is Key, But Foresight Is Forever
While we recommend Axcel this year, we carry many name brand sights and scopes in the shop. You will find less of a selection this year compared to last, though many brands can be found at a discount along with last year’s compound, recurve, and crossbows. More expensive models are found in the back of the shop where we offer a range of services to make your next hunt more comfortable, from stringing to repair for major name brand models. Walk ins are just fine – no appointment necessary. Pricing varies depending on job, materials, and labor.
What About Broadheads?
The best broadheads for turkey season depends more upon your draw compared to the size of the animal and what kind of impact you’re typically looking at. We recommend RAGE™ Turkey Mechanical Broadheads if you are expecting the turkey to put up a fight or may have less experience hunting turkey and want to be able to track it if it gobbles away. Mechanical broadheads can be excessive for these birds in spite of their size. Alternatively, for more experienced hunters with more force behind their draw, Beast™ Broadheads Decapped and Magnus™ Bullhead Fixed Blade broadheads for those who may have less confidence hunting turkey or less draw weight. You can’t rely on the broadhead alone, however. We craft and offer custom fletching service in store for perfect ammunition to pack in your quiver this turkey season,. Make sure you review all current and updated licensing information, particularly if you are hunting in Florida and are not currently a resident. There have been several changes recently to the law that may effect those coming down to enjoy turkey season while on location. Maybe we will catch you if you stay down at the Vilano Beach Holiday Inn Resort!
2026 195 Coastal Flats
19'5" Coastal Flats 195 2026
Coastal Flats 195 by Carolina Boat Company
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Interested in financing options, special promos, or details about this boat? Contact us, call, or drop by with your offer today!
Crafted by the Carolina Boat Company known for their Carolina Skiffs and Coastal Skiffs series of fiberglass skiffs, fishing boats, and flat bottoms – introducing the Coastal Flats 195, powered by Yamaha. Contact us for pricing, make an offer, and get more details on the newest addition to our lineup.
- YEAR: 2026
- MFR: Carolina Boating Company
- 19’5″
- MSRP: ≤ $58,030.00* est
- MODEL: Center Console, Fiberglass
- Color Scheme: White / Silver
- Storage Compartments
- Flatbottom Skiff
- Powered by Yamaha VMAX SHO Engine
- Includes Trailer
- PowerPole
- Yamaha HELM & HELM MASTER Enabled
- Call or contact for additional details on MFR upgrades and ordering custom
*Posted pricing and pre-owned boat pricing is subject to change. The price listed is a suggested estimate that may or may not reflect the final offered price or listing price with trade in, taxes, fees, promotions, interest, etc. All models shown subject to availability.
Feel free to contact us to negotiate pricing, make an offer, request custom rigs, review promotions, and to discuss financing options that may be available to you.
179FS Key West Boats 2025
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179FS Key West Boats (2025)
with Manufacturer Upgrades
Designed for cruising and fishing with easy manuverability in shallow and nearshore waters, plenty of seating for friends and family, and custom accents that add to making memories with comfort and class – notably one of Key West’s more popular choices for family fishing boats.
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- Consumer Rated Most Popular For 5+ Years
- 17’9″ Fiberglass, Center Console, by Key West Boats
- 6 Person Capacity
- 1450lbs
- Manta Gray & White
- Fold-down hull seats with storage
- Molded Center Console
- Hydraulic Steering Assist
- Custom Seating Configuration
- Viny Cushioned Seats
- 115HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine (Max 140HP)
- Yamaha HELM console
- Built In Fuel Tank
- Ask about all standard and upgraded features!
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Navigating New FWC Regulations 2026-2027
Overview of 2026 Changes
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Changes to non-resident permits and quotas
2026-2027 changes disabled the purchase of permits online by non-residents. Non-residents may also be subject to permit quota caps and other restrictions. Phone permits may also be restricted to resident only purchases and limits.
- Youth Spring (resident) Turkey hunting season extended 4 days Fri-Monday
- Non-residents now required to purchase annual permits for turkey hunting.
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Airbows now included during muzzleloading / crossbow season
Airbows were not classified for usage restrictions previously, but are now regulated during the same season and restrictions as crossbows and muzzleloaders. See your specific region for seasonal parameters.
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Changes / Additions to WMA Zones
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Circle Hook Restrictions
Circle hooks and non-stainless steel hooks are relegated for use depending on area and game when fishing in the Atlantic. View restrictions for specific fish on the map or visit the FWC website
2026-2027 Regulation and Permit Guide
If you have been running around online and off trying to plan your 2026-2027 vacation based around Florida’s outdoor recreation opportunities, you aren’t alone. Snowbirds, transients, vacationers, and locals alike have found that the methods they have been using for years to register and apply for permits have changed. In addition, the FWC has introduced new regulations for certain areas that will charge the way the 2026 – 2027 hunting season looks. If you’re planning to book a charter or shore fishing tour or you’re hoping to nab a black bear this hunting season, this article will help ease the pain of pre-planning your trip while navigating these changes.
Download The New Guidelines and Rule Book from flrules.org
View Interactive Hunting Regulations Tool
Back in February (2026), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule changes that apply to the 2026-2027 hunting season and included more specific regulations around Wildlife Management areas and Wildlife Environmental areas. Some of the areas have also been opened to hunters starting back in 2025 and apply to current season’s regulations, including a new area in St. John’s County on the roster for local hunters.
FWC Boundary Maps
The biggest item on this list to note is that the process by which you may obtain your permit as a non-resident may have changed since the last time you were in Florida. The option to purchase a permit online has been completely disabled, but you would only come to realize this after navigating through the FWC site to the online permit purchasing platform that shows the disclaimer regarding online purchase for non-residents. To date, it is unclear if permits may be purchased or arranged by phone.
Unfortunately, the way the FWC has chosen to relate this information requires some work only to find out that a process you may have performed a thousand times over the years is no longer an option for you in 2026.
MYFWC – All Information
There also have been some major changes regarding plus ones, bag limits, and permit quotas when it comes to non-residents. If you plan on hunting and/or fishing and you’re from out of state, the best advice we can give you is to take a look for yourself to ensure that you have a seamless, headache free vacation. The links we have provided here will open in a new window.
2026-2027 Regulation and Permit Guide
We have you covered when it comes to navigating new regulations for the 2026-2027 hunting and fishing seasons, whether you’re a local resident or non-resident planning a vacation here in Florida. Misconceptions and inconvenient updates have made this season more of a headache than many of us are used to – particularly if you’re coming from out of state. In an effort to make your vacation as painless as possible, we have provided information here relevant to the local area as well as quick links to key pages for purchasing permits and reviewing regulations.
Major Changes of Note
The most major changes to make note of for Hunters:
- New Hunting Areas: C-44 STA (Martin County), Deep Creek (St. John’s County), Dinner Island Ranch – Caraca Unit (Hendry County), Green Heart of the Everglades (Collier County), Lake Apopka North Shore (Lake County), Rice Creek (Putnam County)
- These lands fall under special regulations that are designated when registering in the respected area. Discuss your options with your Florida hunting permit provider when planning your hunting trip.
- Anterless deer opportunities have expanded outside of the WMA system in hunting zones B, C, and D. Youth spring turkey hunting season has been extended to 4 days (Friday – Monday) for spring break hunters and family hunters looking to bring along a greenhorn.
- Airbows are now ALLOWED during crossbow and muzzleloading season (outside of WMA lands).
- Non-resident Permit Restrictions: Non-resident hunters and fisherman MUST apply for permits in person as online purchases have been disabled. You may purchase permits by phone in some cases, but limits on non-resident Permit purchases have been imposed for all seasons.
Important: Charters & Permits
For those of you that have booked fishing charters: your charter booking includes necessary permits needed for offshore fishing and thus, any reputable Charter Captain should have a valid permit that covers all participants in the fishing trip under one license. This specifically applies to offshore charters.
Fishing Tours By Charter: If you have arranged for a fishing tour by foot or at a specific waterway, you may need to purchase permits to fish that would not be covered by the charter captain. Most captains will alert you if this is the case, but many may not currently be aware. We encourage you to ask your charter captain any questions regarding licensing, permits, and compliance if you wish to take part in any of the activities we mentioned to save yourself a headache once you’re already set up to go fishing.
St. Augustine Marina Inc does not issue permits or licenses. Fishing permits to fish on the Vilano Beach Pier are included in admission costs / if renting a fishing kit. You may also stop in the shop and ask one of our associates if you have any questions or concerns.
We will continue to keep everyone updated on current regulations, news, and season changes here, but we also advise everyone to save or bookmark the links provided so that may easily check any changes to regulations as they come up in the future.
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