Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 vs Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 vs Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 2011's 35-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 1700 Avenger DC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sylvan Alaskan 15 DLX 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 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 Alaskan 15 DLX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1700 Avenger DC
ModelAlaskan 15 DLX
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches179
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.92
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine max35 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gaugeBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4