Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 vs Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 vs Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 2006 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 2006's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sylvan 1600 Expedition SC 2004 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sylvan Super Snapper 1600 2006 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Expedition SC
ModelSuper Snapper 16
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches7
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail730 lbs
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - kg331.12
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.46
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail63 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches197
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.064
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 max40 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5