Key West 263 FS Boats For Sale

The Key West 263 FS is part of the builder's Family Sportsman series, a 26-foot 3-inch center console aimed at anglers who also want family comfort. It carries a 9-foot 3-inch beam, draws 18 inches, holds 175 gallons of fuel, and is rated for 12 people. The hull is built with upright and level flotation, a standard not required by USCG regulations in this size and not common among competitors. A reverse chine paired with lifting strakes widens the hull's footprint for added stability at rest and at the dock, adds lift for quicker planing and better fuel economy, and pushes spray down and away for a drier ride.

Power comes from twin outboards, and buyers can order the boat with 500 or 600 horsepower. With a pair of 200s, the 263 FS cruises in the upper 30s and tops out over 50 mph; stepping up to 250s adds speed, and triple-brand 300 options from Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki are available to reach the 600-horsepower configuration. A stepped hull design improves on-plane times and limits bow rise on acceleration, acting like a fulcrum so the bow rotates down quickly and the horizon stays in view. For 2024, the model added the Seakeeper Ride system, an AI-driven set of tabs at the transom that make up to 100 adjustments per second to steady the boat and minimize pitching even in rougher water.

The helm offers generous flush-mount space for a single large screen or dual displays, with engine gauges and switch panels arranged to suit your electronics package; one rigged example carries dual 10-inch Garmin screens with Suzuki gauges. Standard helm equipment includes a stainless steel wheel with hydraulic tilt and power-assist steering, while electric steer or joystick control is available depending on engine choice. An eight-speaker stereo with amplifier is standard. Folding bolster helm seats drop down for seated running or stay up for standup operation, with independent captain's chairs and a tall windshield offered as options. The oversized fiberglass hardtop comes standard with rear support legs.

Fishing features run deep for a boat this size. The 263 FS carries 22 rod holders and 16 cup holders, recessed rod storage racks molded into the sidewalls that hold long saltwater rods with toe clearance for reaching over the side, and a macerated, insulated bow fish box. Two oval blue live wells sit in the stern, deep and rounded with no corners to harm bait, and either can hold a 30-gallon trash bag when not used for live bait. The rigging station in the leaning post includes a freshwater sink, cutting board, tackle drawer, and an easy-sliding pullout cooler, with raw-water and freshwater washdowns on the port gunnel and an under-deck windlass set in a molded, recessed box that drains overboard.

The side entry door is a standout: it folds inward so the opening sits nearly level with most floating docks, with the bottom of the door becoming the landing step and a patented folding ladder stowed beneath that stays secured to the sidewall. Seating includes wraparound bow lounges with full-length bolsters that double as backrests, molded-in backrests, and a full-width stern bench wide enough for four adults; cushions are held in place with magnets and strip off for fishing. A bow filler turns the foredeck into a lounge or a casting deck. The console interior accepts an optional built-in toilet with pump-out or a portable head, or can be left open for storage, with engine batteries on a dedicated shelf behind a curtain.

When shopping a Key West 263 FS for sale, the main variables to weigh are engine package and horsepower, which directly affect top speed and price, plus whether a given boat carries the Seakeeper Ride system, the bow filler, captain's chairs, and the toilet option. Earlier model years, such as a 2019 fitted with twin Suzuki 200s, underwater lighting, and dual stern live wells, show how the layout has carried forward.