Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage Fish 8520 4-PT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage Fish 8520 4-PT 2013 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 Fish 8520 4-PT 2013 tops out at 115 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 1600 Avenger TL 2005 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Sylvan Mirage Fish 8520 4-PT 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Mirage Fish 8520 4-PT 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Avenger TL
ModelMirage Fish 8520 4-PT
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
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 - Feet16
Length - Feet20.83
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches25
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.185
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 - 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 model50ELPT
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerMaximum: 115 Tri-toon Maximum: 15
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,990 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1