Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Explorer 1700 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Explorer 1700 SC 2008 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 1700 SC 2008 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 Explorer 1700 SC 2008 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 Explorer 1700 SC 2008 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 1700 SC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Explorer 1700 SC 2008 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
ModelExplorer 1700 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 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 - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches205
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,130 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg512.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.113
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: 0.08
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5