Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Legend Boats 18 XRT 2023 vs Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Legend Boats 18 XRT 2023 vs Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 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 Legend Boats 18 XRT 2023 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 carries 42 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Legend Boats 18 XRT 2023. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Legend Boats 18 XRT 2023 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Legend Boats Alpha 211 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 20,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Legend Boats 18 XRT 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail17.60 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet17.6
Length - Feet20.92
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches211
Length overall - Inches251
Beam - Meters27.43
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches1080
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail41.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail14.5 in
Draft [max] - Meters12.5
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches492
Draft [max] - Inches14.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.175
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model90 ELPT 4-Stroke
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Storagenot available
Storage47 gal. livewell 6.2 cu. ft. wet storage 44.4 cu. ft. dry storage
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs. persons, motor, gear
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 / 975 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeLegend Boats
Modelnot available
ModelAlpha 211
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 10 in. 23 ft. 4 in. with swing away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width101 in