Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 14 Sea Snapper 2009 vs Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 14 Sea Snapper 2009 vs Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 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 135 hp, the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sylvan 14 Sea Snapper 2009's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sylvan 14 Sea Snapper 2009 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model14 Sea Snapper
Model1700 Avenger DC
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches23
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height [transom]LS / SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine max135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available