Legend boats
Legend is a smaller scale boat brand with 614 registered US hulls, most in the 20 to 21 foot range. Production has been active from the mid 2000s through at least 2017, with peak registration years including 2013, 2014, and 2017. The fleet runs almost exclusively on gasoline power.
Are Legend boats reliable?
The brand shows a modest recall history with 2 USCG actions on record across the 614 hull fleet. Owner costs on these gasoline powered boats typically center on outboard maintenance, fuel consumption, and trailer upkeep, with many hulls from 2005 to 2015 now at ages where outboard rebuilds or replacement become common.
Common problems to inspect on a used Legend
- Outboard service history and compression
- Hull integrity around transom and stringers
- Electrical system corrosion and wiring condition
- Trailer bearings and structural condition
Registry footprint
Sample = US state open-data vessel registries (currently Texas + New York, ~875k vessels). Treat as a representative slice of recreational US inventory.
Recalls (2)
- ⚠ Recall
20CG00273/8/2021Flotation test for person; Level floatation test wit
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06P028S3/12/2007LEVEL FLOTATION
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USCG MIC entries (12)
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LJELEGEND BOATS LTD MIDWAY, AR inactive -
LCFLEGEND CRAFT BOATS LLC ALEXANDER, AR inactive -
MZULEGEND BOATS LTD DEER PARK, NY active -
LCRLEGEND CRAFT HOPE, AR active -
LGKLEGEND CRAFT INC ALEXANDER, AR active -
LCYLEGEND CUSTOM YACHTS SARASOTA, FL active -
LHSLEGEND HI PERFORMANCE N. MIAMI BEACH, FL active -
LGRLEGEND MARINE PORTLAND, OR active -
LGJLEGEND MARINE INC VIRGINIA BEACH, VA active -
LEDLEGEND MFG VANCOUVER, WA active -
LGOLEGEND MFG CORP OKEECHOBEE, FL active -
LPBLEGEND POWERBOATS GREEN BAY, WI active
Frequently asked questions
Are Legend boats reliable?
The 614 registered Legend hulls have generated 2 USCG recalls, a relatively low rate. Reliability depends more on individual maintenance history and outboard condition than brand specific defects.
What size are most Legend boats?
The median registered Legend measures 20.9 feet, putting most models in the trailerable runabout or small center console class.
What years were Legend boats made?
Registered hulls span from the mid 2000s through at least 2017, with the most common model years being 2013, 2007, 2017, 2014, and 2015.
Do Legend boats hold their value?
Resale value for smaller gas powered boats depends primarily on hours, maintenance records, and outboard condition rather than brand cachet. The limited production volume may narrow your local resale market.
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