Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan 1600 Explorer DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan 1600 Explorer 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 Sylvan 1600 Explorer DC 2004 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 1600 Explorer DC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 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 Explorer DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1600 Explorer DC 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 1600 Avenger TL 2004 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 TL
Model1600 Explorer DC
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches82
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches194
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail785 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg356.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.785
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.070 Rib: 0.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5