Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Explorer SC 2004 vs Sylvan Sea Breeze 1200 TL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Explorer SC 2004 vs Sylvan Sea Breeze 1200 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Sylvan 1600 Explorer SC 2004 has a 65-hp advantage over the Sylvan Sea Breeze 1200 TL 2009's 10-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 Explorer SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sylvan Sea Breeze 1200 TL 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1600 Explorer SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1600 Explorer SC 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 Sea Breeze 1200 TL 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Explorer SC
ModelSea Breeze 1200 TL
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches56
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detail765 lbs
Weight - Detail112 lbs
Weight - kg347
Weight - kg50.8
Weight - lbs.765
Weight - lbs.112
Width [transom] - Detail77 in
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]SS
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters3.58
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches141
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 Side: 0.070 Rib: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.050 in. Side: 0.050 in. Rib: 0.050 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
Engine max75 hp
Engine max10 hp
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1275 lbs
Maximum capacity600 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people3