Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger SC 2004 vs Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger SC 2004 vs Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2009 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 90 hp, the Sylvan 1600 Avenger SC 2004 has a 55-hp advantage over the Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2009's 35-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 1600 Avenger SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1600 Avenger SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1600 Avenger SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2009 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
Model1600 Avenger SC
ModelSport Troller 1400 TL
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches67
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches19
Weight - Detail970 lbs
Weight - Detail475 lbs
Weight - kg439.98
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - lbs.97
Weight - lbs.475
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS / SS
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches173
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max35 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4