Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 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 Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sylvan Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005. 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 Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 is rated for 5 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 Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Pro Sport 1700 DC 2010 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 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
ModelPro Sport 1700 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year201
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]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
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 - Detail1,220 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg553.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.122
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thickness0.86 in
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5