WHAT THE DEALER WON'T TELL YOU!! KEY WEST 219FS CC owner long-term review, THE GOOD AND BAD!

Key West 219FS long term review, fishing, pleasure, or cruising how does the Key West hold up both on the water and off after five years.
Modifications and upgrades made for better fishing experience
how the 219fs trailers.
what i pull my Key West with.

[@fefedom5386]

Thank you for your feedback, the opinions of owners and users are so much more useful than those of manufacturers. I hope you will continue to share your experience and also your practicality as a fisherman.

[@the50somethings]

Our pleasure!

[@MrMechanicandy]

Very good video you explain a lot of stuff that I am not familiar with in fish family boats .

[@the50somethings]

thanks for watching

[@patrickc1583]

Great review. I've have the Key West 186 Sportsman and love it. It's served my family well over the years but the family is growing and I would like a larger Key West, maybe the 219 or 239. You covered a lot of valuable information in a short period of time. Thanks.

[@the50somethings]

Glad you liked the Video, it really is a good boat for the price point i ran it hard and long days up to 60 miles out on calm ( and not so calm days ) and was very happy with the performance. I would say that anything less than 36 volt / 72 inch trolling motor out in the ocean is a waste of time for that boat though ( just my take on it ), as for the family when i did have the seats in up to six was comfortable for a day out, OEM says can carry eight but is tight. good luck and thanks for watching.

[@wil4741]

Great vid. Just what I was looking for from an actual owner.

[@the50somethings]

Thank you hope it helps

[@surfshack2]

Great boat and review. 👍

[@the50somethings]

Thanks for watching

[@jamess3532]

Nice informative video. I've been eyeballing the 239FS but due to keep costs slightly more affordable I may end up with the 219FS. Neither boat is cheap but I think Key West gets it right with how well these boats are built compared to other boats in their class.

[@the50somethings]

I agree most boat for the money and the 219FS is not much smaller than the 239 only at the aft end.

[@gorillahd9247]

The 263FS is on my short list. Thanks for a solid review.

[@the50somethings]

your welcome

[@benjaminallen2370]

Nice clean boat bro. Great upkeep

[@the50somethings]

Thank you I keep up with the boat more than my car and house LOL!

[@miked8227]

Thanks always good to hear from a guy with the experience. Would definitely take your advice on a bigger boat.Boats are so expensive anymore, I’m actually debating wether it’s better to rent as I have in the past.

[@the50somethings]

agreed on the cost of boats these days, I am thinking about selling mine and saving for a larger one next year.

[@miked8227]

@@the50somethings rented twice last year 22’ and decided that a 24-26’ would be my sweet spot considering I would be trailering it full time. Crazy what they ask for new boats and that might lean me towards a like new used. I have to believe that there will be some of those available in the next couple years with the way this economy is going down hill.

[@the50somethings]

@@miked8227 agreed, I think mine is the last new one I will ever buy, let someone else take the loss.

[@billysmith7835]

Great, detailed review. Def enjoyed the video

[@the50somethings]

Thanks loved the boat

[@robertp6979]

😊

[@the50somethings]

[@30091Teddy]

Great video! Question- just bought the same boat and am planning on mounting a trolling motor on the front. I see you put in the quick connect bracket on the front- how has that held up? Wanting to do it that way so I can take it off on family boat days when we aren’t going out fishing. Thanks!

[@the50somethings]

holds up just fine just remember to tighten up the mounting hardware every so often, you will be able to tell because the trolling motor will be a little difficult to remove.

[@BorossAngkor]

Yeah, I love your boat too 😃👍

[@the50somethings]

Thanks for the comment hope you enjoyed

[@FishingWithAsianSteven]

I have a 2020 KW 176CC and looking to go to this 219FS.

[@the50somethings]

You will not regret it the 219fs is a great mid tear boat will do everything you need.

[@barronc]

Hey man. Awesome video! Could you make a video or just explain how you created the front fishing platform? That’s a great idea!

[@the50somethings]

Thanks for watching, the fwd platform is made out of starboard, (3/4 inch) make a template out of cardboard you just take a large piece and then lay down underneath and draw out the shape, i used a router to cut mine out just outside the line previously marked so i could put a finished edge on it with a contoured router bit. the cut outs for the cushion snaps have to be eyeballed, as for the supports i used 12 inch long / 3/4 thick / 2in wide and drilled them into the underside of the platform so when it sets in it will not flex. as for securing to the boat I just used some rubber style hatch fasteners, so it looks ok in our out. go to my community tab and I will post some pics there.

[@barronc]

@@the50somethings awesome, thank you!

[@the50somethings]

no problem

[@craigarbuckle2791]

Do you have a video of your front platform mod? Looks interesting. Good stuff.

[@the50somethings]

I do not and I just sold the boat. sorry

[@charlestaylor3434]

Have the same boat and love it. Did you through bolt the fire extinguisher mount, hiding the hardware behind the back of the CC seat bolster?

[@the50somethings]

yes and i sure do miss the Off shore fishing

[@colmbrennan4526]

Great job 👏🏻

[@the50somethings]

Thanks for watching

[@alexmonger8754]

Great review and looks like a clean well-maintained boat. I am actually looking for a 21-foot key west for Chesapeake Bay fishing, any interest in selling? Alex

[@the50somethings]

Sorry have already sold, but KeyWest is a good mid-tier vessel that I never felt uncomfortable in even in moderate to should not be out seas. Good luck with your search

[@Anon0987-l6d]

really like how you modded it for more efficiency and your uses, have you sold this yet?

[@the50somethings]

yes it has sold thanks for watching

[@Jason-wx7ms]

Great video. How does it do on the flats? How shallow of water do you feel comfortable fishing in?

[@the50somethings]

i never would go less than 2ft with motor trimmed up and only fished offshore. Thanks for watching

[@patrickrobert5850]

Nice boat Capt. I bought my 239FS this summer. I’d love to put a trolling motor on mine and keep the batteries inside the CC like you’ve done. Any suggestions for running those battery wires from the CC up to the bow anchor well?

[@the50somethings]

There should be a tag line in the CC from the bow and one from the stern that is how mine was fished. if not open your starboard forward fish / storage and there is a small gap between the top cap and the mid you can use a snake (toilet ) to run and line then just tie off leads and pull back through the hull do not forget to leave a tag line.

[@captainkrunch6372]

How does it perform with that 150 with 4 or 5 people on it?

[@the50somethings]

I think for what it is it performs just fine with 4 people takes little longer to get the bow down unless you move someone to the front and speed is down to about 32 or so but the ride is still dry and soft what more could you ask for

[@jamesjannell8706]

Great video. I've actylokkomg at a 239 KW and also own a Gladiator Mojave that I'd like to tow with. What's your thiught on towing a slightly bigger boat like a 239. And I'm thinking a 30 mile trip mostly flat here in mass. Do you think the Gladiator can handle it ? Much much appreciated. James

[@the50somethings]

No problem whatsoever I have towed mine to North Florida to the Keys at 75mph and never had the transmission below 6th gear, however i do live in Florida (😆). My 219 is heavy also because of all the Mod's and i always have at least 1/2 tank of gas when i start out so that I do not have to fill up in the Keys.

[@35DONZI]

I have the same boat with the 200 I get more power out that ?

[@the50somethings]

yes the Yamaha's are way under rated I think.

[@35DONZI]

@@the50somethings No I was just wondering if there is Oh way to get more power out of the motor

[@the50somethings]

@@35DONZI Yes you can have engine mapped same thing as a tuner for a car. Basically the timing is advanced on the engine.

[@captainkrunch6372]

Just bought one yesterday 2024. 200 Yamaha, Garmin installed, hard top. 65k for boat 5k for trailer. NEW

[@the50somethings]

Congratulations you will love it, they are much better-quality boats than given credit for and well powered with the 200. They sure are getting expensive these days

[@captainkrunch6372]

I must have made a mistake only a 150hp. Is that underpowered? Haven't taken delivery yet but I'm thinking underpowered.

[@captainkrunch6372]

Got it at boat show, I am sure the boat at boat show had a 200 on it, my fault I missed it on the paper work. I may back out as that was one of the reasons I pulled the trigger on it.

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

How do you get 200 hp out of 150 Yamaha it's probably the same block four-cylinder and cubic inches are the same are there bolt on items like the fuel injection system because I have a 250 six cylinder and the 300 Yamaha is the same displacement I was just wondering what they do to get the horsepower up from 250 to 300 because there's a big price difference on the engine

[@the50somethings]

airflow, timing, and mapping it is all about fuel and air you are correct the injectors are larger with a higher output fuel pressure. thanks for watching.

[@dansrandomvideos]

thanks i may get one of these with a 175 hp, dealer wants 4 K more for the 200. what do you think? thanks!

[@the50somethings]

All depends on if you plan on going off shore, I think i mentioned in the video the only time i felt that i needed more power was coming in the inlet one time in some bad weather i was caught in 5plus waves, other than that i was more than happy with the Yamaha 150 i had on mine (specked out just under the 200hp) just a couple miles per hour slower on the water and lighter, cheaper, the only place was lacking was hole shot and tq in the bigger waves kind of depends on what kind of performance you want, i was in the ocean all the time had no complaints you can have all the power and tq in the world it still comes down to learning how to navigate your specific boat in all types of weather, short answer i made a lot of upgrades on my boat with that extra money.

[@captainkrunch6372]

Did you sell it?

[@the50somethings]

yes sold within couple of weeks thanks for watching

[@kaseyc5078]

Can you elaborate on the mapped out 150 making almost 200hp?

[@the50somethings]

Just like with a car you can have the engine tuned to produce .ore HP

[@panamacitybeachbum]

Nizpro

[@gregdonato8284]

if you keep the boat let you know that it go's up a 250 engine but if you can put a 200 on it will run better

[@the50somethings]

Sold it a few weeks ago and already regret

[@christopherrive454]

Are you selling the boat?

[@the50somethings]

already sold thanks

[@timothysheppard3276]

Pardon the probably dumb question. Why do you have the back of the boat ratchet strapped to your driveway? Great boat by the way, I’m currently in process of buying a 189FS.

[@the50somethings]

Hurricane season, I leave it as is and hope for the best

[@nolanohana]

Nice boat!

[@the50somethings]

Thank you, kind of hate to get rid of it.

[@bocost5142]

If you buy a new boat would it be another key west or something else?

[@the50somethings]

If I were going to stay with a CC it would be Key West however We are looking to move up to a Mainship 34 Rum runner for Diving and overnight trips.

[@MikeAndrewsUSMC]

How would I get in touch with you directly?

[@the50somethings]

what can I help you with?

[@KyleBugg-vn8fj]

I’ll buy it if you want to sell?

[@the50somethings]

Sold about a month ago, thanks

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@the50somethingswhat did you get to replace it?

[@zackriden79]

your under powered

[@the50somethings]

That engine was mapped and actually had more than enough power for our use purpose but i do agree if you are running heavy it could have used more tq

[@brianconnelly2906]

No offense....who taught you how to spell? The correct word is "WON'T" and not "WANT" .....just saying......

[@the50somethings]

Thanks for the correction we all make mistakes

[@timg9134]

I love how you say, no offense and then proceed to be rude as hell...Some people! Great video, thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Have you noticed the foam holding any water? I've heard some people claim that will happen.

[@the50somethings]

Thanks Tim appreciate the comments :) and yes, the Key West has a cap and being a mid-tier boat in the forward fish/storage there is some open cavities. I do not use any saltwater mix with my ice, but I have heard of people adding salt water and it getting in the foam (bad smell also if that happens) I personally am very happy with the 219FS for function/cost have never felt nervous or had any problems with any equipment except for the raw water pump went out (my fault did not flush with fresh water after each use I do now). Thanks again I really enjoy putting out Video's even and hope get better in the future with both presentation and spelling.

[@wil4741]

You used 15 periods in a single sentence and capitalized at random. Leave the guy alone.