Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Qwest 716 RE Cruise 2008 vs Qwest Pontoons Avanti 823 Lanai DS Bar 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Qwest 716 RE Cruise 2008 vs Qwest Pontoons Avanti 823 Lanai DS Bar 2019 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 Qwest Pontoons Avanti 823 Lanai DS Bar 2019 has a 160-hp advantage over the Qwest 716 RE Cruise 2008's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 Qwest Pontoons Avanti 823 Lanai DS Bar 2019 at 23,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Qwest 716 RE Cruise 2008 at 16,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeQwest
Makenot available
Model716 RE Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1125
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailOverall Height on Ground: 63 in. Overall Height on Bunk Trailer: 84 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.13
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches84
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]7 ft. 6 in. x 14 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Engine makenot available
Engine makeHonda
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 1,175 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower