Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 vs Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1700 Avenger DC 2004 vs Sylvan Sport Troller 1400 TL 2008 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 Sport Troller 1400 TL 2008'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 Sport Troller 1400 TL 2008 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 Sport Troller 1400 TL 2008 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
ModelSport Troller 1400 TL
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches67
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS / SS
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches173
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail475 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg215.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.475
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 Side: 0.086 Rib: 0.1
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
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
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4