KEY WEST - 291FS - For Sale

Purpose-built for serious offshore runs and family days alike, the 291FSfromKEY WESTis a versatilecenter console layoutwithin the broadermotor yacht segment. Represented by Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales, it delivers practical performance with the simplicity owners appreciate.

Selecting a 291FS

Choose the 291FSif you want a balanced footprint: 29 ft (8.84 m) LOA and a 9 ft (2.9 m) beam create confident handling and useful deck space without complicating storage. Twin Yamaha outboards running on gas provide responsive power, and a single head adds comfort for long days. As a moderncenter-console platformin themotor yacht category, it suits anglers, cruisers, and families alike.

Features of the Model

• LOA 29 ft (8.84 m)
• Beam 9 ft (2.9 m)
• Twin Yamaha outboards (Gas)
• 1 head onboard
• 200-gallon fuel capacity
• center-console layoutbyKEY WEST

Technical Specifications

• Builder: KEY WEST
• Model: 291FS
• Classification: motor yacht,center console
• LOA: 29 ft (8.84 m)
• Beam: 9 ft (2.9 m)
• Engines: 2 x Yamaha, Outboard, Gas
• Heads: 1
• Fuel Capacity: 200 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss brokerage opportunities for the 291FS, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team coordinates private viewings, surveys, negotiations, and delivery logistics, and can evaluate trade-ins to streamline your transaction.

Questions and Answers

Q: What are the dimensions of the 291FS? A: TheLOAis 29 ft (8.84 m) and thebeamis 9 ft (2.9 m).

Q: What engines power the boat? A: It features 2YamahaOutboardengines operating onGas.

Q: How much fuel does it carry? A: The fuel capacityis 200 gallons.

Q: Is there a head onboard? A: Yes—there is 1 headfor added comfort during longer outings.

Q: What type of yacht is it? A: It’s a center-console designwithin themotor yacht class.

Owner Experience Review

Owners position the 291FSfromKEY WESTas a true mixed‑use 29-foot center console: offshore/day fishing during the week and family cruising on weekends. The roomy deck (published figures around 29'1" LOA and 9'8" beam) supports both missions, and forum threads frequently discuss practical details like rod storage, the fish door, and adding a trolling motor. A November 2023 Seakeeper sea-trial measured roughly 50% roll elimination and 63% pitch elimination at 30 mph in 2–4 ft seas, indicating that motion-control hardware can materially calm the ride for coastal and light-offshore days. On the water, owners note that the291FScan be a wet ride in a head sea, with one forum comment stating “any head sea over 1.5' and you are getting wet.” Many recommend running tabs and engine trim to hold the bow down, and describe cruising around 28–30 mph with twin 300s when conditions allow. Inside the console, owners ask for more storage and upright rod storage, and some want glass enclosure/console‑leg options. Access and structure around the bow/anchor locker come up during retrofits; one owner installing a trolling motor warned that “shuttle slides flex like crazy” and a backing plate is needed. Maintenance discussions focus on routine Yamaha outboard service and trim/tab upkeep, and we did not find concentrated owner reports of recurring hull or major system failures in the threads reviewed.

Pros and Cons

• The 29'1" LOA and 9'8" beam provide a roomy deck for mixed family cruising and offshore/day fishing use.
• Sea-trial data shows a Seakeeper system reduced roll by about 50% and pitch by 63% at 30 mph in 2–4 ft seas.
• Practical fishing features are supported by rod storage, a fish door, and common trolling‑motor installs.
• Several owners report a wet ride in head seas over roughly 1.5 feet.
• Best ride results require active trim‑tab and engine‑trim management to keep the bow down.
• Owners ask for more console and upright rod storage, and some bow/anchor‑locker retrofits demand backing plates and careful access.

Comparison with Other Models