Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 vs Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 vs Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 and 75 hp for the Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Freedom 160 TL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Expedition SC
ModelFreedom 160 TL
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches89
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail730 lbs
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kg331.12
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.875
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters5.16
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches203
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.92
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
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
Engine max90 hp
Engine max75 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.100 in. Side: 0.060 in