Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1600 Sport Troller 2005 vs Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1600 Sport Troller 2005 vs Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 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 135 hp, the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 has a 90-hp advantage over the Sylvan 1600 Sport Troller 2005's 45-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 1700 Avenger DC 2004 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sylvan 1600 Sport Troller 2005 with its 45-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1600 Sport Troller
Model1700 Avenger DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches69
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches23
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.064
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max45 hp
Engine max135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available