KEY WEST 1720 COMPLETE OVERHAUL and Modifications

[@randybrooks7571]

looks great! Currently rewiring my 2008 1720! And your video gives me hope! Those cushions look super comfortable!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

You can do it!

[@adman4you]

Great video on your 1720 rebuild! Beautifully done thoughtful upgrades.I have been shopping pre-owned 1720s and this video has inspired me to buy one even more now. Thanks for posting the video. 👏👏🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thank you for the kind words! Good luck finding the perfect one!

[@benwilliams3861]

I have a 19 1720. Great boat! You did a top notch job. Very impressed!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thank you!

[@Lotfatb8]

Awesome job man. My shopping list just got longer. Thanks for the mentioning of suppliers. Definitely interested in the Fusion, wheels, and dash. I think most will fit mine, I have a 2014 176cc 90xa Yamaha, got it 3/2023. Thanks!!!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Congrats man! You’ll love it! There’s another Key West Boat meet coming up in June this year (2024) in SC if you get a chance to go.

[@Lotfatb8]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 That would be awesome...

[@Kuda427]

Absolutely beautiful job!

[@Hitech82]

What a beautiful boat pal. You are a great outfitter and the practicality of your build is apparent. Great work.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thank you kindly

[@primetimefishing2436]

The boat is gorgeous! Basically, you now have a dependable brand new fully upgraded boat rigged exactly the way you want. You can also trouble shoot anything on the boat while on the water.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks man! It’s about as new as you can get! Haha

[@gonplay1998]

Love your boat! I have a 2002 KeyWest that i got in 2019. You have given me great ideas! My bff is an airline mechanic who specializes in electronic. Cant wait to share your video with him

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thank you for the compliments! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

[@Heartgator]

Nice work. Your windshield is badly crazed. You can get a replacement for

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Yea, I heard the backlog wait time at UPD plastics was somewhere around 10 weeks or something along those lines. I’ll eventually get to it. Lol

[@Heartgator]

No, it comes from Keywest, through a dealer

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Beautiful beautiful job. Great idea’s you gave me Be well

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thank you!

[@PaulyV56]

wow. impressive wiring. I just picked up a 2005 186 Sportsman . This is inspiring, Nice Work

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks! I’m sure you’ll love the 186, welcome to the KW family!

[@krusejonathan01]

You could relocate your trolling motor batteries to your front compartment. Makes a significant difference. Just to level it out.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I did look into doing this, but the tube that the TM wires are ran through from the TM plug to the console has a blockage somewhere and the wires just will not budge. I also didn’t feel like fishing the leads for the NOCO battery charger back to the front either as it has been insanely hot here recently. Lol I would like to add the weight up front, but until I really feel like taking it back apart, I’m just going to leave the batteries in the console or maybe a single 24V lithium battery in the future to save space and weight.

[@krusejonathan01]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 I have a 2002 1720 with 2 group 27’s in the front hatch. I’m about to ditch my trolling motor all together as I’m not a fisherman and haven’t used it in the last 2 seasons. The previous owner installed a nice minn koda 1st gen riptide I pilot. It is fun sometimes but the novelty has worn off and the motor case has developed some serious corrosion issues… I dig your build btw and would love to clean up my wiring someday similar to what you have done.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

@@krusejonathan01 thanks man! I’ll be posting another video either today or tomorrow because I have had several people asking about routing the wiring for the speakers in the front compartment.

[@justincooper7431]

Awesome work. I’m en route to Charleston now to pick up a 2005 1720. May have to pick your brain later. I’m in Savannah too.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Sure thing!

[@justincooper7431]

@@getrollingrvrentals793I got the Yeti sidekick for dry storage just now. How did you mount it?

[@Hitech82]

I just picked up a little Key West Sportsman 1700. W/40hp tahasu outboard. It's a lot different than my Ciara 2855. I like being dry and warm. Not sure if I'll keep mine yet.

[@Lotfatb8]

Awesome job man, absolutely beautiful!!!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks!

[@Lotfatb8]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 if all goes well tomorrow I will be the proud owner of a 2014 Key West 1720 Sportsman.

[@Lotfatb8]

it did go well, but it's a 176cc not a 1720. I didn't realize I had posted a comment here last year... cool

[@RetteLedbetter]

Great video and thanks for the updates! How do you reattach the seat to the floor? Thanks,

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I used 5200 to secure new screws to the floor.

[@setmedicsavga]

Nice job!

[@russellhodges4488]

NICE BOAT.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks Russell!

[@zackriden79]

i have a 1720 I need the wire switch and value for the bidlge / live well i can't freaking find the part you appear to have the same boat and it looks amazing can you tell me if you pop open the bildge over i there a 4 way looking vale and a cable acctuwater ?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

My boat doesn’t have a 4 way valve in the bilge area? It just has a bilge pump and Livewell pump in there.

[@ChrisBerryhill]

great boat!! How did you run the speaker wire to the front of the boat? I want to copy your idea

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

You basically have to channel out form on the starboard side of the boat to make it up to the front. It takes a while and I hated doing it. Lol

[@LakeMurrayBassGuide]

Looks great!! Well done. Do you have a link for your wheels and tires.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FCH7R88/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@cookieoutdoors1659]

I have the EXACT same boat but a four stroke and its a 2017

[@brianbugg758]

I work at Gulf Stream. Stay in pooler, own a 203 fs.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Right on!

[@colewilliams6233]

I love the black cover that houses the gaugues, throttle and switches is there any way you could send me the link to it?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

My buddy who owns Reid’s Custom made it for the boat. You can get in contact with him here. reidscustom.com

[@kevinbogan5090]

great video.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks!

[@mychaelmitchell4632]

Absolutely love the boat! I'm on my second key west, this one is a bay reef 196. Best boat I've owned and the 1996 1760 key west I used to own was a close second. I'm looking for ideas on mine and your video helped. What was the steering wheel you bought? I want that exact one looks great. Enjoy the boat and nice build!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

The steering wheel is from Amazon and is made by Amarine Stainless Steel 3 spoke, 13.5” diameter and 5/8 - 18 nut.

[@mychaelmitchell4632]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 thank you!

[@kwalser1970]

Beautiful boat bye the way! How long is the shaft on the trolling motor! Looking at a similar one my self! Thanks

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I think this was a 54”, but a 60” would work better for rougher water.

[@patrickda2701]

Here I thought I had a clean 02 1720. Great work! Im also here in Savannah 👌. Maybe I’ll run into you at Shark Tooth.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks man! Come meet us in August near Charleston for a Key West Boat meet with many other KW owners.

[@jjteam8991]

Nice boat

[@BeckSelman]

How does the added weight feel? I’m thinking about the same upgrade from 90 two stroke to 115hp four stroke on our 1720 and I’m worried about the weight.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Before the rear scuppers were at the waterline with the old engine. Now the scuppers are underwater, but I keep plugs on the inboard side of it, and I have not had any issues.

[@rssdefensecorp777]

How do you like that ProXs I am getting one for my scout

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Love it! Zero complaints so far!

[@brettwimsatt5349]

Amazing build, well done. I have the exact boat model, right down to the year. I am currently talking with the Mercury dealer about putting on a 115 proXS. In regard to your command thrust Mercury and after now having more run time on the set up - would you recommend the CT or non-CT model 115 proXS for this given hull and weight? Thanks for any input!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks for the compliment! I haven’t been around anyone without CT around here. I’m not sure how it would do, honestly. A friend of mine put it the same engine and year on his Action Craft and it runs good. I have zero complaints other than I don’t burn enough fuel sometimes. Lol

[@brettwimsatt5349]

Much thanks and super helpful. I’ll probably go with the CT, particularly with running a full load of people and lots gear more often than not

[@justin85]

Really good

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks man!

[@SignaturebeautyNet]

Very nice, so it’s been about two years now. How the Atlas jack plate treating you? I’m looking at purchasing one soon. Would love to hear your feedback. Thanks

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I love it! No real issue so far. I’m going to make an updated video very soon with all of the extra mods it has now. :)

[@SignaturebeautyNet]

My atlas just arrived in the mail today. Going to drop off for the install tomorrow. Thanks for the follow up, I look forward to seeing the new video. ​@@getrollingrvrentals793

[@spearo3324]

Great looking boat! Hope you’re taking it out every chance you get 🎣 Are you able to store the boat in your garage? If so, what’s the size of the garage?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I did fit it in the garage, but I have a nook and I had to install a folding tongue for it to fit straight. It could fit slanted without an issue though.

[@sailinslim402]

What an epic rebuild!! Your wiring job makes everything I've ever done on all my boats fall into the "rats nest" category...🤣

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks for the compliment! I plan on adding some more videos within the next week about how to run wires from the front storage hatch to the console, how to replace the thru hull bilge pump fitting without cutting any access holes and more!

[@ryanrobertson9143]

I am from Statesboro ga. Where is Hodges marine?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Glad to hear some locals with 1720’s! Hodges Marine is out of Florida, but to our area it’s pretty much 2 day shipping on everything.

[@williamglenn4157]

Can you give me the info for the dash pad again? Thanks

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

It was made by Kersey Marine.

[@williamglenn4157]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 Thanks. And nice job on the boat!

[@growlith6969]

Hi from another Savannian!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Hello there!

[@TheJimCarroll]

network the radio to your mfd so you can control from there.

[@brettwimsatt5349]

How has the Atlas micro jacker been after 1year? Particularly with the 115 on it. I’ve heard conflicting stories regarding running outboards that are on the higher end of its weight capacity. All going well? Is it worth the extra $1000 in your mind? (I commented the other day. I have the exact same boat and putting the exact motor on it this winter). Looking to maximize hole shot and top speed, not worried about running shallow. Thanks for your input!

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I’m not sure how I didn’t see this comment until now, but yes I believe the Atlas was worth it. I currently have 80hours on the set up and the only thing that has gone wrong with the Atlas is the relay mounts have rusted. The piece of mind of creeping through shallow areas with stumps with minimal prop in the water has worked out very well.

[@austinmelton8306]

What speeds are you getting with this setup?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Currently 48MPH, but it is under propped with the 19 pitch. Going to bump it to a 21 pitch and it should be over the 50MPH mark. Hoping for 51-53MPH.

[@bellsriverguitar]

Hi, great remodel! How did you get the Yeti dry bag to attach. It’s a great idea.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I wish I could say I came up with the idea, but I noticed another 1720 owner who did it on his boat. I did use Velcro at first, but it didn’t hold well so I used 3 screws with some sealant and installed them on the inside.

[@bellsriverguitar]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 Great, thanks!

[@superdutyf450]

Do not want to say this but......Your gonna hate those damn scuppers. Nice boat dude keywest is a great boat made with pride and quality rite down the road where i grew up as a young man. Oh and P.S. my 1520cc with 130hp looper on a 6" manual plate and 23" raker would slide rite past ya on the way to the fishin hole haha😂

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

I keep the scuppers plugged now, seems to be find over the past few years like that. I bet that 1520 scoots!

[@ClockmakerJeff]

Fantastic job, I am so jealous. I am restoring a 2007 Key West 196 Bay Reef. My first problem is removing the flip seat mount. Did you find you had to remove the floor access panel to take out the 4 screws? I tried one of the screws and it only spun so I figured there must be a nut on the other side.

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

My front seat on the console was just installed with about 6 screws into the fiberglass. That and when I pulled my whole console, everything came out easy. I would apply a lot of pressure on the screws and try to put a wedge under the part and help put pressure under the head of the screws.

[@ClockmakerJeff]

@@getrollingrvrentals793 I was talking about the cooler seat that you changed out. I was hoping not to have to pull the floor. I'm trying to avoid pulling the console, but to redo the wiring it would be much easier. I also checked into having seat made but they aren't accepting orders at this time.

[@chiphill4856]

Don't pull the floor. Drill out the screw heads, remove seat and use a grinder to cut them off. Tap through w a punch and seal hole w epoxy.

[@hookedonfamily9525]

How much where the cousins, I’m in the same situation with my 1720

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Sorry for the delayed response, but the front cushions were around $400 I believe.

[@jimjagels3856]

there - great job on your overhaul! I love the Yeti bag so I just ordered one for my 1720cc. How did you mount it?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks! Inside the bag, towards the top I installed 2 SS screws with some sealant around them. The bag stays extremely dry.

[@ronwilliams2379]

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT JOB!! I have a 1998 Sportsman1900. I really like your rewiring as well as everything else you have done to the boat. I would love to communicate w/you directly. Is that possible?

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks for the compliment! If you have Facebook, search my business name and you can send me a message via Messenger. If that doesn’t work, Google my business name and you can find my number on my website. Thanks!

[@jrod6808]

Have the same boat, same set up and tried different pitches and could only get 42mph at the best, that’s with me alone, the boat gutted with no ice chest or. Extra batteries, or i-pilot . Bro, it doesn’t matter what 90 you put on that 17ft keywest, there’s no way you are pushing 10mph faster rigged out wit you just in it. 50mph would have you with a 115h-150. I work on these boats 247 and they run 35-42 with a 90hp lightned up with just one person and that’s pushing it it at 42

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

It’s a 115, not a 90..

[@Kuda427]

id love to talk to you about your build,as im im the process of redoing my 2003 1720

[@getrollingrvrentals793]

Thanks Ed! You can message me on Facebook if you search our KZbin name.