Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2006 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 Explorer 1600 DC 2006 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 Explorer 1600 DC 2006 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 Explorer 1600 DC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelExplorer 1600 DC
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches85
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]not available
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 - Detail890 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg403.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.89
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5