misfish Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have always dislike the legend line,mostly due to the under powering of the boat. Today I made a trip to the local dealer and met up with Henry (OFC member) The 16ft FX caught my eye right away. Henry was the design layout guy on this boat and it is very nice.Huge casting deck.Powered by a 2stroke 50 merc(I was thinking of going with the 75 opti,but 5 grand more ,still might do if I go for this boat),plenty of power to push it at 32 mph. Nice size live well,remote trolling motor and pleanty of storage and has a rod locker. So I tell you all,I am a believer of the legend boats and thank you Henry for taken the time to show me the boats and when Im ready,I,ll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Brian, What did that Legend work out to with the 75 opti, including trolling motor, full top etc....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) I would think about 22.000 but that just a guess Edited July 15, 2011 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) Hi ya John.Terrys close,but I dont want the top,but may get talked into it,if you know what I mean. Might be one of the conditions if I do buy new I looked at a Lund simular same boat,it was 6 grand more. Edited July 15, 2011 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) I looked at that exact boat, but it just seemed a wee bit to small (cramped) with the full console. We've been running a 15ft Legend widebody tiller for years, no complaints with it at all. I love that boat! Although we did max the engine out on it (40hp 4stroke Honda).. Edited July 15, 2011 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 This one is a side consol Bill.Sure it,s the same boat? I found enough room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I can set you up with Roger to test ride his with the 60HP if interested Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 This one is a side consol Bill.Sure it,s the same boat? I found enough room. Ah, I didn't look at any side consoles. The one I looked at was the 16 XCaliber full console. A side console would definitely free up some space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 No complaints with my Legend...other than the fact that I wish it would grow 2-4 feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I can set you up with Roger to test ride his with the 60HP if interested Brian. Thanks Geoff,but I dont want a full windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thanks Geoff,but I dont want a full windshield. I do, but, living in the doghouse for the next three years doesn't agree with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thanks Geoff,but I dont want a full windshield. For more of a speed test for you Brian. This way you can decide if a 60 will do what you need or if you do NEED a 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 No complaints with my Legend...other than the fact that I wish it would grow 2-4 feet Same here Frankie, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I bought my boat from Legend when they had a location in Mississauga and I opted for a larger motor as well as a few other goodies. The boat I got was a very good quality boat at a decent price and the folks at Legend were great to deal with. I was on vacation in Sturgeon Falls and had a TM battery die while under warranty. They asked me if I could get to their place in White River. I did and they gave me a brand new battery on the spot, didn't even have to haul the boat there. Yes, the basic packages are under powered but if you know that going in you can just get one of the option motors that is bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I am looking at lund but when I saw how much cheaper Legend were I had to take a second look, I mentioned it to Misfish and now look what happened ...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 i fished out of a legend a few times and my inlaws pick up a new one next week. I have always felt it was comfortable and large enough. As for underpowered well that is the buyers issue not the sellers. Buyer can always upgrade to more power if wanted. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I dealt with Henry when I bought my boat about a month ago. He was awesome to deal with, very friendly and professional, and really knew his stuff. I ended up not buying a Legend, but it had nothing to do with Henry or the boat lacking anything (I wanted a 150hp 4-stroke and didn't want to get a Verado, so went with another boat). I spent a LOT of time driving around talking to a lot of different dealers and he was by far the best one to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I couldn't be happier with mine. I stuck with the base 50 but went to 4 stroke, get just over 30 mph with it which is plenty until i upgrade to a 20' extreme with a verado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thanks Geoff,but I dont want a full windshield. Maybe give just a bit more thought to the full windshield Brian, along with a stand-up top. Sure does make life alot more bearable when fishing on those cold miserable fall days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 i fished out of a legend a few times and my inlaws pick up a new one next week. I have always felt it was comfortable and large enough. As for underpowered well that is the buyers issue not the sellers. Buyer can always upgrade to more power if wanted. Cheers! yeah but they push the package with the under powered motors and people who don't know about boats do realize it's a bad/dangerous deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I looked at a Lund simular same boat,it was 6 grand more. Did the Lund package come with the max horse rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Did the Lund package come with the max horse rating? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 NO I see. Well for what it's worth I (as many others) would recommend maxing the horse power, you won't regret it. I'd also recommend 4 stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) I see. Well for what it's worth I (as many others) would recommend maxing the horse power, you won't regret it. I'd also recommend 4 stroke. I know Chris.As for 4 stroke.Add more dollars to that.I,ll stick with 2 . Im sure I,ll opt out for the 75 opti.That 16 will fly. Edited July 15, 2011 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I just looked up the 16FX out of curiousity...you can actually buy that boat with a 25hp outboard on it!? really? They sell a boat with a hull weight (before batteries/fuel/people, etc) of 995lbs that is rated for 75hp max with a 25hp? Hmmm Safety and ethics are in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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