Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Mirage 816 C 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2004 vs Sylvan Mirage 816 C 2007 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 Mirage 816 C 2007 tops out at 40 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 Mirage 816 C 2007 is rated for 8 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 Mirage 816 C 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage 816 C 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 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
ModelMirage 816 C
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches96
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 - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches195
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8