Key West Billistic Boats For Sale

The Key West Ballistic is a line of offshore center console fishing boats spanning the 261, 281 and 351 models, built with a deep-V hull, aggressive bow entry, reverse chine and lifting strakes set in a near-reverse pattern down the bottom. These are fishing-first boats with molded caps, full combing pads, recessed handrails, pop-up cleats and pop-up fender holders, and they sit a step above the standard Key West center consoles in ride and offshore capability. Buyers cross-shopping a Key West Ballistic for sale are typically looking at trailerable inshore-to-offshore rigs, and the larger 351 moves into bluewater triple-engine territory.

The Ballistic 261 measures 26 feet 6 inches overall with a 9-foot beam, weighs about 4,800 pounds and carries a 20-degree deadrise at the transom. It holds 185 gallons of fuel and is rated to 500 maximum horsepower, with a common setup being twin digital Yamaha 200 four-strokes. One well-optioned new example carried an MSRP of $179,265 with a powder-coated hardtop and color-matched undersides. The hull has deeper topsides and a more aggressive shear line than the comparable 263 FS, and it rides heavier than its paper weight suggests. A through-stem windlass on a beefy stainless mount tucks the anchor up for a clean look, and used boats turn up paired with a Load Rite aluminum trailer, underwater lights, Taco outriggers and a Taco Grand Slam top.

The Ballistic 281 adds a freshwater cooktop, a walk-through transom door, and a 50-gallon live well as an option alongside a 30-gallon well. It runs a windlass with chain and rope, insulated in-floor fish boxes with macerators that pump waste overboard at the touch of a dash switch, freshwater and raw-water washdowns, and five rod holders across the transom. A 2016 281 came rigged with twin Yamaha 250 four-strokes and roughly 395 hours, an integrated swim platform with stainless props, and a tan interior. The enclosed console holds a marine head with a holding tank and a freshwater sink, plus standing room to change.

The Ballistic 351 is the flagship, a 2018 example rigged with triple 300-horsepower Yamahas. It runs 34 feet 10 inches overall on a 10-foot beam, draws just 18 inches of water, and carries 326 gallons of fuel with an 18-gallon freshwater system. The stand-up console fits a stand-up shower and an electric porcelain commode with headroom to spare for a six-foot adult, SeaDek flooring, four stand-up rod racks and an automatic soap dispenser at the sink. The insulated forward fish box swallows a 300-pound yellowfin and seals with a gasketed lid and foam, while the bow beach seats are insulated, lit and fitted with folding rod lockers whose backrests double as combing bolsters when stowed.

At the helm, the line leans on Garmin electronics: the 261 typically runs dual 12-inch Garmin units (some boats with 10-inch screens), the 281 has been fitted with two 16-inch Simrad displays or twin 12-inch Garmins with autopilot, and the 351 carries two 12-inch Garmins with a Garmin autopilot gauge, Edson stainless wheel, and Optimus steering with a joystick. Stereo and electronics route through a Fusion black box, with the Yamaha engine display at the dash, tilt hydraulic steering, Lenco trim tabs and backlit aircraft-style switching on all three boats.

Storage and fishability define the buying case: molded gunnels cut for rod and tool storage, two freshwater tanks on some boats, tackle drawers, lure tubes, five-gallon bucket holders, onboard battery chargers and accessible battery switches at the bridge deck. Bilge access is easy through a hatch beneath the removable cockpit seat, reaching the pumps, fuel-water separators and fuel tank. Key West temporarily discontinued the Ballistic line to catch up on existing orders, so used and remaining new inventory is the main route to one; weigh engine hours, any remaining Yamaha extended warranty coverage, and whether the boat was bottom painted when comparing examples.



Currently, there are 696 boats available for sale for Key West boats. Prices range from $9,900 to $315,373, with an average listing price of $84,078. The inventory includes 450 new boats and 246 used boats. The fleet is comprised of 696 powerboats. 2 boats have been added to the marketplace in the past month. Popular boat types include Center Console, Dual Console, Bay, Sport Fishing, and Other. boats are most popular in Fort Myers, Lake Placid, Bradenton, Gulfport, and Wilmington. There have been 2,495 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. May is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. May is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are family fun, saltwater fishing, day cruising, and freshwater fishing. Most boats contain gps, radio, bow rail, sea keeper, and with heads. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Yamaha engines or YAMAHA engines or Suzuki engines.