Qwest 820 Cruise  2013 boat specs
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Qwest 820 Cruise 2013
2013
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Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 boat specs
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Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021
2021
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Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 vs Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 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 40-hp advantage over the Qwest 820 Cruise 2013's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeQwest
Makenot available
Model820 Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.145
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 [at waterline]19 ft. 8 in. pontoon
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]8 ft. x 18 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches248
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 gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max75 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 capacity1,980 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower

Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 vs Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 or the Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021?
The Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 is the longer of the two at 22,0 feet overall. The Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 comes in at 20,7 feet, making it roughly 1,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 is rated to a maximum of 115 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 tops out at 75 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 and Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Qwest 820 Cruise 2013 and the Qwest Pontoons LE 822 XRE CRUISE 2021 are built by Qwest. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.