Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 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 Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2012 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 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 Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Expedition Sport 1700 DC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 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
ModelExpedition Sport 1700 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 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 - Feet16
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches205
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1325
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.1 in. Side: 0.08 in. Rib: 0.1 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model90 ELPT Optimax
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailYes