1998 Key Largo 156

For a 15-footer, this Key Largo feels bigger than it looks. The raised foredeck gives you a solid casting platform and a great perch for spotting schools of bait, and the open gunwales make it easy to work a fish all the way around the boat. The console is simple and uncluttered, with just enough room to add the electronics you actually use. Low weight means it’s easy to trailer, launch solo, and tuck into a small garage. It’s the kind of boat you don’t hesitate to splash for a quick sunset ride or a last-minute early-morning run when the tide looks right.

In this region’s mix of winding creeks, back-bay shallows, and small open stretches, the 156 really hits a sweet spot. Its compact size lets you explore skinny side channels that larger hulls can’t safely reach, yet it still feels confident crossing short chop on breezy afternoons. Light draft and modest beam make it forgiving around oyster bars, sand flats, and tight marina slips. Fuel-friendly power keeps day-tripping affordable, whether you’re drifting live baits, working shoreline structure, or just idling to a quiet cove. It’s an easy boat to own, tow, and launch, which suits the come-and-go boating style common in this area.