Key West 249 FS Specifications
- Length Overall: 24'4"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Dry Weight: About 3,100 lb
- Fuel Capacity: 130 gal
- Power: Single outboard, up to 350 hp
- Capacity: 9 people
- Top: Pilot House hardtop with integrated windshield
- Cover Shipping Weight: 34 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric, 7oz polyester, or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage: Runs up to the underside of the hardtop, wraps the supports, and covers the console, bow seating, leaning post, deck, and outboard; hardtop 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
No. It runs up to the underside of the hardtop and wraps around the supports and windshield frame, leaving the hardtop roof and radio boxes exposed.
No. The 239 FS is a smaller boat and the 260 CC is a longer, 9'-beam twin-engine model. This pattern is cut for the 249 FS's 24'4" hull and 8'6" beam.
Yes. The cover drapes forward over the wraparound bow seating to the gunwales. Leave the filler cushion and backrests in their stowed positions for the smoothest 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 $1,200.00 · 9oz $1,490.00 · Sunbrella $1,775.00 — 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 249 FS T-Top Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the Key West 249 FS With Its Pilot House Hardtop
The Key West 249 FS is a 24-foot model in Key West Boats’ Family Sportsman (FS) series, with listings from the 2026 and 2027 model years. Dealer spec sheets give a 24’4″ (292″) overall length, an 8’6″ beam, a dry weight of about 3,100 lb and 130 gallons of fuel, with a single outboard of up to 350 hp and seating for nine. The 249 FS comes with Key West’s Pilot House hardtop, which has an integrated three-piece windshield, radio boxes and LED lighting and is mounted on D-tube supports to a raised console with a private head compartment inside. Up front is wraparound bow seating with a filler cushion and a macerated forward fish box; aft there’s a convenience-center leaning post, aerated livewells, an aft bench and oversized storage boxes. This T-Top cover is patterned for the 249 FS with its hardtop, and like all of our Key West boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 24-foot size chart.
How It Fits the Key West 249 FS
The cover runs up to the underside of the Pilot House hardtop and wraps around its D-tube supports and the integrated windshield, then drapes forward over the console and the wraparound bow seating to the gunwales, and aft over the leaning post, livewells and aft bench to the transom, continuing over the outboard as one piece. The hardtop roof and radio boxes stay exposed. 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. For Key West’s twin-engine model, see the Key West 260 CC T-Top cover, or compare the Nautic Star 24 Legacy T-Top cover.