Key West 230 Bay Reef Specifications
- Builder: Key West Boats (Ridgeville, South Carolina)
- Model: 230 Bay Reef / 230 BR (listed boats from 2012 to current)
- Length: 23' 1"
- Beam: 8' 6"
- Weight: 2,200 lb dry (builder figure)
- Fuel: 80 gal
- Power: Single outboard, 250 hp max
- Top: Hard top T-top with electronics box (factory option)
- Cover Shipping Weight: 33 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric, 7oz polyester, or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage: Custom cover from the underside of the T-top over the console, leaning post, bow deck, cockpit and outboard; roof stays exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at the rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, breathable
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
Please watch the video below for installation instructions!
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's patterned for the Key West 230 Bay Reef / 230 BR (23'1" x 8'6") with a T-top. It isn't cut for the 2300 CC, an older offshore center console of similar length, or for the 246 Bay Reef — see our 246 Bay Reef T-Top cover for that one.
Our T-Top style is made for any boat with a hard top — a factory T-top or hardtop, or an aftermarket aluminum T-top. The cover runs up under the top and around its supports, so the roof stays exposed. The hard top T-top is a factory option on the 230 BR, so please make sure your boat has one before ordering this style.
Check the model on your registration or hull plate and measure the overall length and beam: published specs list the 230 Bay Reef at 23'1" long with a 8'6" beam. Key West has built several similar sizes over the years, so send us your model year, length, beam and which top you have (plus a photo if the boat has been modified) before you order, and we'll confirm the T-Top pattern fits.
Remove your trolling motor before installing the cover. Trolling motors come in too many styles to pattern around, so the cover isn't made to go over one, and the order form will ask you to confirm you'll remove it. If your boat has Power-Poles or other shallow-water anchors, select them in the Power Poles field when you order. A Power Pole Measurement Form will pop up; fill it in and email it to info@perfectfitboatcovers.com so we can cut the cover to fit around them. If your boat has other gear standing above the transom, send us a photo before ordering so we can confirm the fit.
Choose 9oz solution-dyed polyester (Navy or Black) for heavy-duty everyday protection, 7oz polyester (Black) for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic (Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke) for maximum UV resistance and longevity.
No. The cover is made to protect your boat while it is parked on its trailer, up on a lift or in storage. Take it off before you tow: trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Materials and workmanship are covered for 1 year, and the fabric carries its own warranty (3 years on 7oz, 5 years on 9oz, and 6 years on Sunbrella). Every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks; shipping is a $30 flat rate within the continental US.
Pricing: 7oz $1,050.00 · 9oz $1,300.00 · Sunbrella $1,560.00 — your final total appears below as you build your cover.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Key West 230 Bay Reef T-Top Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the 230 Bay Reef (230 BR) Bay Boat With a T-Top
Key West boats are built in Ridgeville, South Carolina, where the U.S. Coast Guard’s builder registry lists Key West Boats Inc. as in business since 1988; Dale Martin, one of the company’s founders, later went on to co-found Sportsman Boats. The 230 Bay Reef, now badged 230 BR, is the 23-foot model in Key West’s Bay Reef series of inshore and nearshore bay boats, on the market since at least 2012 and still built today. The builder’s published figures list it at 23’1″ long with an 8’6″ beam, 2,200 lb dry and an 80-gallon tank, rated for 250 hp max on a single outboard. Bay Reef boats are built around a bow fishing deck, a macerated fish box, large livewells and under-gunwale rod storage; on current boats a hard top T-top with electronics box, rod holders and LED lights is a factory option. This T-Top cover is patterned for the 230 Bay Reef with its T-top, and like all of our Key West boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 23-foot size chart.
How It Fits the 230 Bay Reef
The cover runs up to the underside of the T-top and wraps its legs, leaving the roof, electronics box face and lights exposed. Below the top it drapes over the console and leaning post, runs forward over the raised bow fishing deck and falls to the rubrail along the 8’6″ beam. Aft, it covers the cockpit and rear deck and encloses the single outboard in one piece. Installation takes about five minutes: drape it bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. It’s made for storage on a trailer, lift, dry stack, or jet dock — take it off before towing, since trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Fabric, Warranty & Shipping
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection (5–7 year service life), a lighter 7oz fabric for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade resistance. Every option is water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 3–6 years on the fabric) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks. If your 230 has no top, see our 230 Bay Reef full cover for boats without a top; the smaller and larger Bay Reef boats take the Key West 210 Bay Reef T-Top cover and Key West 250 Bay Reef T-Top cover.