2026 Key West 179 FS

From the 179FS to the 291FS, the Family Sportsman Series has a model to fit the needs of any modern active family.

With emphasis on comfort, fishing, and safety, your Family Sportsman will feature more seating and storage, even a changing/potty room, while having the fishing features you would expect in any center console design, like rod racks, trolling rod holders, live well, and even a macerated fish box in some models.

The 179 FS is purpose-built with enough equipment for fishing or just cruising on the water.
The 179FS is built specifically for the active family that appreciates the versatility and mobility of a smaller boat while still allowing them to have the fishing and cruising features normally only found in larger boats. The 179FS combines all of that into a package that can fit in an average residential garage and be towed by most modern SUVs. The updated hull design provides spirited performance and superior fuel economy from a modest 90 HP or can be maxed out with the 140 HP option. Although it’s just shy of 18 feet, it still has great features like a folding jump seat in the rear deck, easy bilge access, extensive storage, and even molded-in rod racks—benefits typically only found in larger designs.

Features May Include:

• Ten (10) Year Hull Warranty
• No Wood-No Rot Construction
• Single Leg Leaning Post
• Spacious Console Face For Mounting Electronics
• Stainless Steel Steering Wheel w/ Knob
• Console Footrest
• BayStar Plus Tilt Steering
• Self-Bailing Cockpit
• Aerated Live Well
• Large Molded Anchor Locker w/Anchor
• Raw Water Washdown Kit
• Large Bow Casting Deck
• Large Bow Storage Box
• Battery Storage Under Starboard Lid In Console
• Convenience Motor Package Prices Include Stainless Steel Propeller
• Electric Horn
• Courtesy Lights
• Power Outlet Plug On Dash
• Stainless-Steel Rod Holders w/ Drain
• Gunwale Rod Storage
• Foam Injected Fiberglass Stringer System
• Molded Non-Skid Inner Liner
• Built-In Fuel Tank
• Folding Stern Light
• Cockpit Bolsters
• Rear Folding Bench Seat
• Drop-In Box Under Rear Seat Over Bilge Access
• Molded Swim Platform With Ladder
• Stainless Steel Grab Rail
• Compass
• Black Rubber Rub Rail
• Trolling Motor Plug
• Dual Battery Switch
• Hull Color: White

Optional Features

• Battery Charger - 2 Bank
• Bow Lifting Eye
• Floor Helm Pad
• High Pressure Wash down (pump)
• Low Bow Rail
• Pop-up Fender Holders (4)
• Removable Rail & Windshield
• SeaStar Hydraulic Tilt Steering (Exch)
• Trim Tabs with Level indicators
• Hull Color Options: Black, Fighting Lady Yellow, Ice Blue, Jade Green, Manta Grey, Marathon Blue, Sand, Sea Foam Green