Phil 26 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Hey Phil Never owned one but guided out of one for about a month. Decent boats for their price. The aluminum was thin on the boat I used that would by my only concern but that was a few years ago. Check the current aluminum thickness and compare to say a lund or crestliner. The boat I used was a 17 ft with a 115 merc, did about 52 mph. Was not the best handling, bounced in rough water and road pretty hard much like a Sylvain. They are light boats. If you are not going to work it hard they are a decent choice at a reasonableprice. Hey Monks, Thanks for the reply. The Legends I was looking at have .100 gauge aluminium welded hull which has leakproof for life warranty. I have been shopping around pretty hard and the Legend is the most economical choice with lots of options. I seen many beautiful boats of all brands but Legend will be nicer to my wallet. I know they say you get what you pay for but these boats still seem pretty nice, outfitted with a mercury outboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Arnott 2 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Hey Monks, Thanks for the reply. The Legends I was looking at have .100 gauge aluminium welded hull which has leakproof for life warranty. I have been shopping around pretty hard and the Legend is the most economical choice with lots of options. I seen many beautiful boats of all brands but Legend will be nicer to my wallet. I know they say you get what you pay for but these boats still seem pretty nice, outfitted with a mercury outboard. Just be sure your savings don't come at the expense of power. Some packages tend to cut HP in order to meet a price point. It's always a good idea to max out the HP for the rating on the boat. >Bill Quote CRESTINER BOATS SMITHS RV BRENNEN FORD THUNDERBAYFISHING.COM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fishermedic Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Hey Phil, what kind of boat are you looking for? We just brought our Legend home yesterday and her sea trials are today. I'll have some pics later tonight or tomorrow. I was shopping and comparing for about a year before pulling the trigger on the Legend. I was looking for a boat to play with the kids in (we have 4 and one on the way) and to fish in. Eventually it came down to 1. Tracker Targa, 2. Crestliner Superhawk and 3. the Legend Xcalibur and this was the order I thought they would be in once I had looked at them in person. I looked at all three at the Outdoor Show and the Legend jumped well ahead of the other two for it's fit and finnish. Price wise it came out only slightly ahead of the other two. As for the ride and handling, I can't comment yet because the only Legend I've been in is a utility but looking at the size and weight of the boat I expect it to be more than acceptable. I'll let you know. Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottom Bouncer 22 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Hey Phil, what kind of boat are you looking for? We just brought our Legend home yesterday and her sea trials are today. I'll have some pics later tonight or tomorrow. I was shopping and comparing for about a year before pulling the trigger on the Legend. I was looking for a boat to play with the kids in (we have 4 and one on the way) and to fish in. Eventually it came down to 1. Tracker Targa, 2. Crestliner Superhawk and 3. the Legend Xcalibur and this was the order I thought they would be in once I had looked at them in person. I looked at all three at the Outdoor Show and the Legend jumped well ahead of the other two for it's fit and finnish. Price wise it came out only slightly ahead of the other two. As for the ride and handling, I can't comment yet because the only Legend I've been in is a utility but looking at the size and weight of the boat I expect it to be more than acceptable. I'll let you know. BryanMake sure you post some Pics. Quote REELBAIT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 26 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Hey Phil, what kind of boat are you looking for? We just brought our Legend home yesterday and her sea trials are today. I'll have some pics later tonight or tomorrow. I was shopping and comparing for about a year before pulling the trigger on the Legend. I was looking for a boat to play with the kids in (we have 4 and one on the way) and to fish in. Eventually it came down to 1. Tracker Targa, 2. Crestliner Superhawk and 3. the Legend Xcalibur and this was the order I thought they would be in once I had looked at them in person. I looked at all three at the Outdoor Show and the Legend jumped well ahead of the other two for it's fit and finnish. Price wise it came out only slightly ahead of the other two. As for the ride and handling, I can't comment yet because the only Legend I've been in is a utility but looking at the size and weight of the boat I expect it to be more than acceptable. I'll let you know. Bryan I am looking at the XGS which is a 16ft side console with a 50 two stroke. lots of room and little extras that other companies would not throw in. I think it is basically the same as the Xcalibur without the full windsheild and top, assuming you got a 16ft. The boat itself weighs like 850lbs so I think a 50hp will be ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO 23 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Here's my fishing outfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Zimak 171 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 What's her top speed?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 77 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I thought I saw Zimmer wearing that under the big tent in Kenora last summer.......wasnt that colour though. Bear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO 23 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 What's her top speed?? It's all in the fine print. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO 23 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I thought I saw Zimmer wearing that under the big tent in Kenora last summer.......wasnt that colour though. Bear No, he was wearing something more like this....with the camo/olive hue. Looks scrumptious on him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 77 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Yes you are right, it was exactly that colour, so manly...... BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fishermedic Report post Posted May 11, 2009 I am looking at the XGS which is a 16ft side console with a 50 two stroke. lots of room and little extras that other companies would not throw in. I think it is basically the same as the Xcalibur without the full windsheild and top, assuming you got a 16ft. The boat itself weighs like 850lbs so I think a 50hp will be ok. The XGS is a nice boat. Horsepower is definitely the thing to watch with Legend, everything has a great price on it but everything also needs a bigger motor. I found that with the options and power I wanted the prices started to get close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fishermedic Report post Posted May 11, 2009 So today was the maiden voyage, the shake down cruise, the beginning of sea trials! First here's the boat. It's a 2009 Legend 19 Xcalibur. On the back a 150 Optimax. On the front an 80# Terrova with Autopilot and Universal Sonar. It also has a Minn Kota DC alternator and Minn Kota AC charger. Dual captians chairs and two more swivel seats. A rear bench seat and bow seats as well. With the bow cushions out and the rear bench folded forward I have two nice casting decks and a livewell at each end. In-floor rod storage is a nice touch as well. So as with all sea trials it wasn't without its hiccups. I was so excited to get to the water the life jackets stayed in the basement and the truck keys stayed in the house as I locked the backdoor and then swore! So after a delay to break into the house and retrieve the keys and PFD's we were on our way. We stopped for fuel which I made sure to spill when the tank was full and then off to the launch. We actually did make it to the launch Putting the boat in when smooth and things worked great... all except the sonar. I can't get a bottom reading from it. I checked the connections, I played with the setings, I move the transducer around. I got a depth reading by the end of it but it was inconsistent and I still didn't have a bottom echo on the screen. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, I'm going to give the transducer a cleaning to make sure there is no grease on it but beyuond that I have no ideas. The boat rides great. It comes up on plane in about 3 seconds and cruises at 3200 rpm in the high 20's. I still need some seat time to get used to the handling of the big boat and how to get the most out of trimming the engine but she handles great and top speed will be just shy of 50. The only waves I could find were the ones I made myself and she cut through them like a deep V should. I'm a very happy camper!! One more pic, here's my second mate in training. Now it's back to work tomorrow but my May long is a four day weekend this year!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottom Bouncer 22 Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Well Fishermedic I think you have all the bases covered with that rig. Very Nice. Maybe you and your partner can wave to me as you go by. Quote REELBAIT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 26 Report post Posted May 11, 2009 WOW nice boat and HUGE! Congrats, that makes the XGS look like a dingy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fishermedic Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks Phil, really happy with it so far! Nisswa, like I've said before for the GWC I'm only going as fast as I need to to watch where the real fishermen go.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Zimak 171 Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Well Fishermedic I think you have all the bases covered with that rig. Very Nice. Maybe you and your partner can wave to me as you go by. Or we can wave to them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fishermedic Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Or we can wave to them It's a WALLEYE tournament.... No bass boats allowed!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Arnott 2 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Very nice rig medic. I'm jealous - mines coming out tomorrow! Your outfit is nice too NWO >Bill Quote CRESTINER BOATS SMITHS RV BRENNEN FORD THUNDERBAYFISHING.COM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWO 23 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Very nice rig medic. I'm jealous - mines coming out tomorrow! Your outfit is nice too NWO >Bill Hey, Senior....it's aerodynamic. Don't knock the one-piece fishing outfit until you try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 YEah I saw Zimmer in this outfit too........ But the sad thing is, Zimmer thinks it's appropriate not to wear clothes under it! That's how he keeps others away from where he fishes......... Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Zimak 171 Report post Posted May 12, 2009 The white flag is up.... can we pick on GC now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dano67 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Anybody here own a Legend boat? Would like to know any pros and cons from any owners or people who have used them. I've had a 16.5 Legend with a 90 two smoke on the back for the last four years and I love it. Full windshield, stand up top with side windows for those rainy days, 9.9 kicker on the back, Minn Kota 55 lb on the front, it's all I need. I did take out the fold down seat in the back and just left the casting platform because I wanted more room. I agree with previous comments - the standard size motors in the packages are too small- you need to upgrade in power. Looking back now I should have went right up to a 115 but what I've got is ok. It'll go about 45 mph with two people in it at full speed and cruises easily at 30 mph. It's small enough to get into the backwoods lakes that I usually go to with the semi usable boat launches but big enough to go out on the big lake with the two Scotty riggers. I'll add some pictures in a couple days when I get home from work. Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 26 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 45 mph is pretty fast. I dont really need to go that fast, but it would be nice I guess. Sounds like you got a nice boat, I have decided to go with the Legend aswell. Why not go with the canadian company and a good deal. The people at Norms were very helpful, honest and informative. The boat should be here in a couple weeks and I will post pictures. Oh ya if anyone is looking for a boat I have the older Lund in the buy and sell and am negotiable. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishOrDie 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 YEah I saw Zimmer in this outfit too........ But the sad thing is, Zimmer thinks it's appropriate not to wear clothes under it! That's how he keeps others away from where he fishes......... Roger my aunt needs one of these for working in the garden, do you know where this picture is from and where a good place is to pick them up online. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
