Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Striker 1500 TL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 vs Sylvan Striker 1500 TL 2009 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 Striker 1500 TL 2009 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sylvan 1600 Avenger TL 2005 and Sylvan Striker 1500 TL 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Avenger TL
ModelStriker 1500 TL
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail61 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 - Feet15
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches185
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4