Key west 17'

[heatseeker]

Hello to all. Good to see a fresh new site in the boating forum community.

I recently obtained a 1989 key west 17 footer from a buddy of mine. Gave it to me actually. So i took it on as a project and plan to use it to hit up the reefs and do some spearfishing. I changed the 40 hp evinrude on it and got myself a yamaha c85, new wiring, lights, seats and cushions, etc. I have a few questions though and cant seem to find the answers to them. The gas tank is on the console and i dont know how many gallons it is. Is there wood in this boat? How well does it ride? Any answers or tips are greatly appreciated. Ill see if I post some pics later.

Thanks

Andres

[DDHand]

That key west should not have any wood in it. Look on the transom for a label that says "Klegcel - No-rot" (spelling?)

I'm not sure about the tank but i think its about 20 or 25 gallons.

Ive had one for years and its a great little boat, enjoy it.

[heatseeker]

That key west should not have any wood in it. Look on the transom for a label that says "Klegcel - No-rot" (spelling?)

I'm not sure about the tank but i think its about 20 or 25 gallons.

Ive had one for years and its a great little boat, enjoy it.

Thanks for the quick response! ill check tomorrow on the transom and see if i find that label although im pretty sure i dont remember seeing one. Any other replies are appreciated!

Thanks again,

Andres

[heatseeker]

Anyone else?

[Semi]

Anyone else?

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/3

If they ever did put wood in them, its been a long time ago...what year is this boat?

[heatseeker]

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/3

If they ever did put wood in them, its been a long time ago...what year is this boat?

its an 89. I heard somewhere they might have changed the model soon after that year.

[SCAngler]

call Key West and they can tell you. I think they did put wood in their transoms years ago.

[heatseeker]

call Key West and they can tell you. I think they did put wood in their transoms years ago.

Will do!

Thanks,

Andres