Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 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 Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Avenger TL
ModelAlaskan 13 DLX
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches66
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
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 overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches155
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.225
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12.92
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.06 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3