Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Expedition Sport 2004 vs Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Expedition Sport 2004 vs Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 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 Sport 2004 has a 84-hp advantage over the Sylvan Jon 1232 2012's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan 1600 Expedition Sport 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1600 Expedition Sport 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1600 Expedition Sport 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan Jon 1232 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Expedition Sport
ModelJon 1232
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches51
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches16
Weight - Detail750 lbs
Weight - Detail120 lbs
Weight - kg340.19
Weight - kg54.43
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.12
Width [transom] - Detail87 in
Width [transom] - Detail50 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 - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches144
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet12
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.076 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.05 in. Side: 0.05 in. Rib: 0.05 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
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 max6 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum capacity390 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people2