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2026 Key West 179 FS 

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    Description

    2026 Key West 179 FS

    From the 179FS to the 291FS, the Family Sportsman Series has a model to fit the needs of any modern active family.

    With emphasis on comfort, fishing, and safety, your Family Sportsman will feature more seating and storage, even a changing/potty room, while having the fishing features you would expect in any center console design, like rod racks, trolling rod holders, live well, and even a macerated fish box in some models.

    The 179 FS is purpose-built with enough equipment for fishing or just cruising on the water.
    The 179FS is built specifically for the active family that appreciates the versatility and mobility of a smaller boat while still allowing them to have the fishing and cruising features normally only found in larger boats. The 179FS combines all of that into a package that can fit in an average residential garage and be towed by most modern SUVs. The updated hull design provides spirited performance and superior fuel economy from a modest 90 HP or can be maxed out with the 140 HP option. Although it’s just shy of 18 feet, it still has great features like a folding jump seat in the rear deck, easy bilge access, extensive storage, and even molded-in rod racks—benefits typically only found in larger designs.

    Features May Include:

    • Ten (10) Year Hull Warranty
    • No Wood-No Rot Construction
    • Single Leg Leaning Post
    • Spacious Console Face For Mounting Electronics
    • Stainless Steel Steering Wheel w/ Knob
    • Console Footrest
    • BayStar Plus Tilt Steering
    • Self-Bailing Cockpit
    • Aerated Live Well
    • Large Molded Anchor Locker w/Anchor
    • Raw Water Washdown Kit
    • Large Bow Casting Deck
    • Large Bow Storage Box
    • Battery Storage Under Starboard Lid In Console
    • Convenience Motor Package Prices Include Stainless Steel Propeller
    • Electric Horn
    • Courtesy Lights
    • Power Outlet Plug On Dash
    • Stainless-Steel Rod Holders w/ Drain
    • Gunwale Rod Storage
    • Foam Injected Fiberglass Stringer System
    • Molded Non-Skid Inner Liner
    • Built-In Fuel Tank
    • Folding Stern Light
    • Cockpit Bolsters
    • Rear Folding Bench Seat
    • Drop-In Box Under Rear Seat Over Bilge Access
    • Molded Swim Platform With Ladder
    • Stainless Steel Grab Rail
    • Compass
    • Black Rubber Rub Rail
    • Trolling Motor Plug
    • Dual Battery Switch
    • Hull Color: White

    Optional Features

    • Battery Charger - 2 Bank
    • Bow Lifting Eye
    • Floor Helm Pad
    • High Pressure Wash down (pump)
    • Low Bow Rail
    • Pop-up Fender Holders (4)
    • Removable Rail & Windshield
    • SeaStar Hydraulic Tilt Steering (Exch)
    • Trim Tabs with Level indicators
    • Hull Color Options: Black, Fighting Lady Yellow, Ice Blue, Jade Green, Manta Grey, Marathon Blue, Sand, Sea Foam Green

    Info

    Industry

    Marine

    Make

    Key West

    Model

    179 FS

    Trim

    Base

    Year

    2026

    MSRP

    N/A

    Category

    Boat

    Subcategory

    Fishing


    Specs

    Fuel Type

    Gas

    Length

    17 ft 9 in

    Weight (Dry)

    1450 lbs

    Load Capacity

    6 ppl

    Fuel Capacity

    35 gal

    Horsepower

    Maximum: 140 HP | Recommended: 90-115 HP

    Draft

    12 in

    Width/Beam

    7 ft 4 in

    Transom

    25 in