Key West 1720 CC Boats For Sale

The Key West 1720 CC is a 17-foot-2-inch center console, also sold as the 1720 Sportsman, built around fishing, cruising and diving for a single owner or a small family. The hull carries a 6-foot-10-inch beam and weighs roughly 1,150 pounds, light enough to tow behind a modest vehicle and store in a garage. It has been Key West's most popular model since its introduction in 1992, with over three decades of continuous production making it one of the more common boats you will find at a dealer or on a neighbor's trailer.

Power comes from a single 90-horsepower four-stroke outboard, available as a Yamaha or a color-matched white Suzuki, with power trim. Top speed runs around 40 mph, with a fast cruise in the mid-20s and fuel economy of about 7.5 mpg. The 40-gallon fuel capacity supports long days on the water. SeaStar hydraulic steering is fitted to improve handling at this power level, and the design uses a sharp forward entry and an aggressive outer chine to cut through chop and keep spray off passengers. The 1720 carries level and upright flotation, a safety record Key West points to as proof the hull stays afloat.

At the helm there is generous dash space sized for larger displays, with one rigging fitted with a Garmin 54CV combination chartplotter and fish finder. The wheel tilts so you can run seated or standing, and a floor helm pad adds comfort. A Clarion head unit drives two speakers, upgradable to four. Batteries are mounted under the console for weight distribution and to stay dry, with the battery switch on the starboard sidewall. A solid stainless grab rail wraps the acrylic windscreen, and a removable windscreen and grab rail are offered so the boat clears a standard 7-foot residential garage door.

The fishing layout is thorough for a boat this size. The helm seat sits over a 72-quart cooler under a folding backrest that faces forward or aft, and a forward console seat hides a fully insulated cooler compartment for drinks or food. Aft, the port box holds an aerated live well plumbed with its own pump, while the starboard box is dry storage. Pop-up cleats store flush to keep lines from snagging, and vertical rod racks flank the console alongside four flush-mounted stainless trolling rod holders and molded horizontal rod racks in the gunnels. A freshwater deck wash, non-slip deck and self-bailing floor round out the working surfaces.

The bow opens into a large flat casting platform formed by a flush anchor hatch and a storage compartment on the same level, the anchor locker holding a standard 7-pound fluke anchor. Forward storage includes a recessed bucket spot for a 5-gallon pail. A trolling motor harness and plug are standard at the bow, with a trolling-motor pre-wire and provision for a third battery available. At the stern, a molded fiberglass swim platform with boarding ladder eases getting aboard from the water or off the trailer, and a splash well drains water back overboard.

Construction is fully wood-free, so there is no rot to worry about, backed by a 10-year hull warranty. Optional equipment seen on rigged boats includes underwater lighting, bow sun pad cushions and a bimini over the helm seat. On pricing, one well-equipped 2024 example carried an MSRP of $50,715 and sold at a boat-show special of $38,191, about $340 per month, while another package including the trailer was offered at $30,848 with a 10 percent down promotion at roughly $225 per month. When shopping a Key West 1720 CC for sale, confirm the engine brand, hydraulic steering and electronics, since those options vary boat to boat.