Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Legend Boats 16 XTE 2023 vs Legend Boats LE-195 DCX 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Legend Boats 16 XTE 2023 vs Legend Boats LE-195 DCX 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Legend Boats LE-195 DCX 2008 has a 110-hp advantage over the Legend Boats 16 XTE 2023's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Legend Boats LE-195 DCX 2008 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Legend Boats 16 XTE 2023 at 16,6 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.60 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in
Length - Feet16.6
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters5.06
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches233
Beam - Meters24.99
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches984
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail37.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail14.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters11.28
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches444
Draft [max] - Inches14.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,470 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg666.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.147
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model40 ELPT 4-Stroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepower150 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storagenot available
StorageDry: 34.8 cu. ft. Wet: 4.5 cu. ft
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 or 725 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLegend Boats
Modelnot available
ModelLE-195 DCX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing Arm: 22 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width101 in