Cape Horn or Key West ?

Post by **sundown** » January 3rd, 2006, 11:09 pm

For the past couple of months I've been entertaining the idea of trading boats....I have a Carolina Skiff V-19 with a 90 Mercury two stroke motor...boat and motor 2004 model...

Boat has served me well..I've used it a lot out of St Marks and its tough as a battlewagon..( one feller referred to it awhile back as a 4 wheel drive boat, but I ain't gittin' into that ! )
Business associate of mine is showing some interest in buying it so I figure if I'm ever gonna buy another one, now would be the time..

I'm familiar with the Key West 19 Bay and Reef and couple weeks ago looked at the Cape Horn 19..Both look to be fine boats..The main reason I would consider selling my CS is that this past year I started getting a little further offshore than it was built for..At least to my way of thinking..
And I figure this year I'm going to be doing more offshore fishing..hopefully...

I just wondered who on the forum would have some experience with either the Key West or Cape Horn...I know TC has a KW...

Also wonder how they would compare price wise....Have a dealer in Albany for both makes so I imagine I'll price them up with motors in the next week or so....

I'd appreciate any input any of you might have on either one of these...

Post by **Nathan** » January 4th, 2006, 1:49 am

Both are good solid boats, but of the two I would go with the Cape Horn. The newer Cape Horns are drier, smoother riding, and have better fit and finish. I have a feeling that you'll be very pleased with either though.

Nathan

Post by **tin can** » January 4th, 2006, 8:27 am

Sundown, I have the 186 BayReef.

I haven't ridden in the Cape Horn bay boat, but it would have to be very good to be a smoother, dryer ride than the Key West. I've been very happy with mine.

Post by **PinFishKing** » January 4th, 2006, 8:41 am

We have the Key West 220CC. Love it. 225 4 stroke Yamaha. Will easily run 45 mph with 2 to 3 people on smooth seas. Very dry boat. Great for fishing, kind of crowded when loaded with dive equipment. Bought it from Wayman at Jack's in Perry. Could not ask for a more honest, nicer guy than Wayman.

Can't comment on Cape Horn other than I know someone who had one and they said it was a very wet ride.

Send me a message for more details if needed.

Post by **tin can** » January 4th, 2006, 8:52 am

For what it's worth, I just looked at the Cape Horn Web site. They don't show a bay boat any more.

Post by **wevans** » January 4th, 2006, 8:59 am

I rode 53 miles in TC's boat last Friday, in 1 to 2's and an occasional 3, it was VERY comfortable and totally dry in those conditions

Post by **Sir reel** » January 4th, 2006, 9:33 am

I rode 53 miles in TC's boat last Friday, in 1 to 2's and an occasional 3, it was VERY comfortable and totally dry in those conditions

Then they took it off the trailer. Hope Wevans gets ta ride inside next time

Post by **wevans** » January 4th, 2006, 10:06 am

I wondered why I wasn't catchin any fish

Post by **Frank Bradfield** » January 4th, 2006, 10:10 am

Now thats funny !

Post by **agjagja** » January 5th, 2006, 8:31 pm

I bought my Key West 19 Bay Reef last April and am enjoying it. I don't have anyproblems with water coming like my friend with a 22 ft. It's a dry boat for me. I looked at cape horn some but liked the feel of the key west better.

Vectorman · Post by **Vectorman** » January 6th, 2006, 12:29 am

I have a 2002 Cape Horn 22 Bay Boat that's for sale. It has a 200 Merc Carb motor and an aluminum trailer. The price is $21,000.00. Email for photos if your interested.

gphicks@comcast.net

The boat is located just south of Atlanta. I can deliver it.

Thanks,

Vectorman