Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8525 LZ 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Mandalay 8525 LZ 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 Mandalay 8525 LZ 2012 tops out at 200 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 1600 Avenger TL 2004 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sylvan Mandalay 8525 LZ 2012. 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 Mandalay 8525 LZ 2012 is rated for 14 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 Mandalay 8525 LZ 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mandalay 8525 LZ 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,8 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
ModelMandalay 8525 LZ
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Detail26 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.18
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches322
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,575 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1168
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2575
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26.83
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115 ELPT EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,650 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14