Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1400 Super Snapper 2005 vs Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1400 Super Snapper 2005 vs Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 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 Sylvan 1400 Super Snapper 2005 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan 1400 Super Snapper 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 8520 Party Fish 4.0 - IN STOCK 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan 1400 Super Snapper 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
Model1400 Super Snapper
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam68 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower