Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 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 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sylvan 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 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 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1700 Pro Fish DC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 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
Model1700 Pro Fish DC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches214
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.114
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5