Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Qwest 7514 Cruise 2009 vs Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Qwest 7514 Cruise 2009 vs Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 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 115 hp, the Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 has a 85-hp advantage over the Qwest 7514 Cruise 2009's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Qwest 7514 Cruise 2009 at 14,0 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
Model7514 Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailOverall Height on Ground: 63 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches63
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]12 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.37
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches172
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gaugeWall: 0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max30 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,335 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 910 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower