Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 measures 20,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 at 15,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 156 lbs less than the Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 at 29 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1500 Striker 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Mirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1500 Striker
ModelMirage Fish LE 8520 4-PT
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.185
Width [transom] - Detail61 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max115 hp Tri-toon Maximum: 150 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model50ELPT
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,990 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in